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Body Dysmorphia Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you struggle with body dysmorphia?

Body dysmorphia is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which someone becomes fixated on what they believe are major imperfections in their appearance and spends significant time each day thinking about how they look. Consider these questions to determine if you or someone you care about may be living with the condition.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I can spend hours thinking about what I dislike about my appearance.
Disagree
Agree
2. I can spend a long time grooming my hair or face—longer than other people I know.
Disagree
Agree
3. I sometimes repeatedly look in the mirror at my face or parts of my body I don’t like.
Disagree
Agree
4. I am sure that I look unattractive or ugly, even if other people tell me I don’t.
Disagree
Agree
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5. Even after spending a lot of time working to fix my appearance, I am still unhappy with it.
Disagree
Agree
6. Thinking about my appearance, or trying to fix it, has interfered with my work, school, social, or family commitments.
Disagree
Agree
7. I feel sure that other people see the same flaws in my appearance that I do.
Disagree
Agree
8. I wish I didn’t spend so much time thinking about my appearance.
Disagree
Agree
9. I regularly ask people if they agree with me that I do not look good.
Disagree
Agree
10. Things I do to deal with my appearance, like picking at my skin, tanning, or changing clothes, cause me a lot of stress.
Disagree
Agree
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11. There are aspects of my appearance that I strongly dislike.
Disagree
Agree
12. I have avoided activities because I was concerned about the way I looked.
Disagree
Agree
13. I work hard to cover up with clothes or makeup what I see as flaws in my appearance.
Disagree
Agree
14. I constantly compare my appearance to that of other people.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I often feel ashamed about leaving home looking like I do.
Disagree
Agree
16. I have had multiple cosmetic procedures or plastic surgeries, or have spent a lot of time considering having them.
Disagree
Agree
17. I sometimes think people laugh about the way I look.
Disagree
Agree
18. Thinking about what’s wrong with my appearance makes me feel depressed.
Disagree
Agree
19. I have damaged my hair, skin, or face through the actions I’ve taken to try fixing with my appearance.
Disagree
Agree
20. I avoid eye contact with other people so I won’t encourage them to look at me.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone curious about body dysmorphia, or concerned that they (or someone close to them) may be experiencing the condition.

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How to Get Help

If you worry that you might have body dysmorphia, or think you might be overly concerned about your appearance, you can speak to a mental health professional about ways to address it. You can find a clinician in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

American Psychiatric Association. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.

Katherine Phillips. The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire for Adolescents. 2005.

Body Dysmorphia Basic, Psychology Today.

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