Treatment and Complications of Bigorexia / Muscle Dysmorphia

Treatment and Complications of Bigorexia / Muscle Dysmorphia

Treatment of bigorexia includes cognitive behavioral therapy, antidepressant medications or a combination of both. Bigorexic individuals tend to be at a higher risk for complications due to excessive workouts and extreme dietary regimens.

Treatment of Bigorexia / Muscle Dysmorphia

Treatment of bigorexia includes-

• Cognitive behavioral therapy

• Antidepressants: Antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are most commonly recommended
• Combination of both

Most of the bigorexia cases require long term psychological care and most importantly, support from family and friends(2^✔).

Complications of Bigorexia / Muscle Dysmorphia

The most commonly observed health complications in individuals suffering from bigorexia include:

• Frequent injury and damage to muscles, joints and tendons due to over exercising

• Health complications due to abuse of anabolic steroids and other supplements used to build body mass

• Anxiety, self-hatred and depression

• Suicidal tendency
• Interference with relationships, social and professional life(4^✔)

References:

1. Muscle Dysmorphia and its Associated Psychological Features in Three Groups of Recreational Athletes - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5995876/)
2. Recognition and Treatment of Muscle Dysmorphia and Related Body Image Disorders - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1323298/)
3. Anabolic steroids - (https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/steroids)
4. Recognition and Treatment of Muscle Dysmorphia and Related Body Image Disorders - (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7368430_Recognition_and_Treatment_of_Muscle_Dysmorphia_and_Related_Body_Image_Disorders)

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