Defined as a preoccupation with one’s perceived lack of muscularity, muscle dysmorphia is becoming increasingly prevalent, causing what experts are calling a ‘silent crisis’ in men’s mental health

  • T156@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Potentially stupid question, but what’s the difference between muscle dysmorphia and regular body dysmorphia?

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      11 months ago

      Muscle dysmorphia is just a more specific term. Disordered perception of muscle mass, as opposed to more general body size/shape.