Body Dysmorphia and Social Media By Kelly Jean Sullivan

 

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How does social media affect body dysmorphia?

With body dysmorphia, social media can trigger obsessive thoughts about appearance. Their feed may be full of people looking “perfect”, which can be a constant reminder of their perceived flaws. This can lead to compulsive actions to try to remediate the issue.

How does Instagram affect body dysmorphia?

There are a variety of factors that could lead to eating disorders, but scrolling through an app and seeing edited and airbrushed bodies can definitely lower self-esteem and lead to body dysmorphia. Instagram can provide a toxic mirror through which young women view their bodies in a distorted fashion

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Is body dysmorphia a social issue?

Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed and anxious that you may avoid many social situations.

For people of all ages, social media can cause individuals to have a negative body image and even eating disorders. According to a study by Florida House Experience Health, 87% of women and 65% of men compare themselves to others on social media.