Athlete Mental Health Vocabulary

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noun a mental health condition characterized by an obsession with the perceived lack of muscle mass or definition in one's body

  • Muscle dysmorphia is a psychological disorder characterized by an excessive preoccupation with muscularity.
  • Some bodybuilders may struggle with muscle dysmorphia, always feeling like they are not big enough.
  • Bro, his muscle dysmorphia is out of control, he's always checking himself in the mirror.
  • Just like how anorexia distorts one's perception of their body, muscle dysmorphia distorts one's perception of their muscles.