Other Related Disorders

Researchers believe that BDD is closely related to a variety of other disorders which include
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Compulsive Skin Picking, and Trichotillomania.

The common factor in all of these conditions is that they involve, to some degree, the presence of repetitive thoughts or behaviours. All of these disorders often go unrecognised and undiagnosed by GPs because the symptoms mimic other disorders such as
social phobia, agoraphobia, panic disorder and other secondary conditions from the Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) range, all of which can sometimes lead to depression.

There are also a number of other disorders which often affect people with BDD. These conditions can run alongside the BDD. These include Depression, Panic Attacks and Self-Harm.

MUSCLE DYSMORPHIC DISORDER (BIGOREXIA)

Thanks to OCD-UK for their help with this section.