بررسی اثر درمان شناختی رفتاری بر افراد مبتلا به اختلال بدریخت انگاری و تشخیص همزمان بیماری محور دوم

A study was conducted to determine the effect of intensive cognitive behavior therapy on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and to investigate the presence of comorbid personality disorders in this population. Seventeen patients diagnosed with BDD participated. They all received 4 weeks of daily 90-min sessions of cognitive behavior therapy. During treatment they were exposed to their perceived physical defect and prevented from engaging in behaviors that reduce their discomfort. The majority of the patients were preoccupied with their nose and complexion, and, consequently, they frequently checked their defective body parts, looked in the mirror, and avoided social interaction. At the end of treatment there was a significant decrease in their preoccupation and time engaged in the above behaviors. As for the personality disorders, the mean number of personality disorders was 6. The most common personality disorders were avoidant, obsessive compulsive, borderline, self defeating, and dependent.