Is MD an addiction, eating disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, or something else?

What is it about?

Muscle dysmorphia is a condition in which people interpret their body size as small and weak, even if they have a normal or muscular body shape. It has been explained previously as a body dysmorphic disorder, an eating disorder, or as a kind of obsessive-compulsive set of symptoms. We consider that muscle dysmorphia might be considered an addiction to body image, and invite other researchers to comment on this explanation.

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Why is it important?

Muscle dysmorphia has not yet been considered to be an addictive behaviour, but the consequences for those who experience muscle dysmorphia can be enduring and severe. As such it is important to understand the condition, the impact on the person experiencing dysmorphia, so effective support and treatment can be offered.