A poor relationship with your dad might make you more prone to ‘bigorexia’
study.Muscle dysphoria—sometimes called ‘bigorexia’ or ‘reverse anorexia’—is defined by the American Psychiatric Association as a preoccupation with the idea your body is too small or not muscular enough.It goes beyond just being a regular gym goer.
Those with the condition may spend hours each day exercising or becoming obsessive about growing muscles. They may begin to neglect their work and relationship with others as a result.The causes of bigorexia are varied.
The pressures of social media, and the way the media presents gym-toned bodies as the ideal, all play into it. The perceived link between muscles and masculinity is a significant factor.
Muscles equate with virility, sexual desirability and strength in the eyes of many.Are you hitting the gym a little too hard?Some studies have already found that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience body dysmorphic disorders.Research published last year in Eating Disorders found high rates of muscle-building supplement use in gay and bisexual adults.
