Kim is concerned with her appearance. She spends about 3 hours every morning exercising, putting on makeup, and fixing her hair. She is constantly seeking reassurance from her husband that she looks alright. She is often late to work, and when she is there she frequently compares herself with her coworkers. Which obsessive-compulsive related disorder does this best represent?

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Kim's excessive concern over her appearance, spending hours on exercising and grooming, seeking reassurance from others, and comparing herself with her coworkers, are all symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder. Trichotillomania involves excessive hair pulling, OCD involves obsessions and compulsions that interfere with daily life, and hoarding disorder involves excessive collecting of items to the point of disrupting living spaces.

Kim Is Concerned with Her Appearance