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PBB: Alexa has body dysmorphia, psychologist says

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Kapamilya Online Live" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/11/19/20211119-pbb-alexa.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Photo from Kapamilya Online Live</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>After tackling attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a “Pinoy Big Brother” psychologist shed light on the mental health condition called body dysmorphia, where one worries too much about defects in his/her appearance. </p><p>This, after actress Alexa Ilacad opened up on her growing insecurity about her body weight since joining showbiz at an early age.</p><p>In a tearful episode, Ilacad first talked to fellow housemate Benedix Ramos on thinking too much about what some people used to tell about her body size.</p><p>“All my life lalo na growing up in the industry, all I&#x27;ve been hearing is ang taba mo, magpapayat ka...wala kang project kasi mataba ka. That stuck in my head forever. Kahit si Justin Bieber pa magsabi sakin na ang ganda-ganda ko o ang ganda ng katawan ko hindi ko siya kayang paniwalaan,” she revealed. </p><p>To help Ilacad, “Big Brother” allowed the actress to talk with the show’s resident psychologist-psychiatrist Dr. Randy Dellosa, who later gave his initial diagnosis.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/92g9mrcMah0?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>“Sabi niya, he maybe diagnosing me with major depressive disorder caused by body dysmorphia,” a crying Ilacad told “Kuya.”</p><p>“I see myself differently than how it looks. When I look in the mirror I feel disgusted. I despised the person I see in the mirror,” she added. </p><p>Ilacad admitted she never sought help before meeting Dellosa. She went on to compare herself to girls who have more slim bodies.</p><p>“I just never got the help that I need. Now, I know ito pala yun. I&#x27;ve been in the industry for more than half of my life, starting as a kid. I never was the thin type. My body type was different from all the other girls. That made me hate myself. I tried all kinds of diets, workout,” she explained. </p><p>The actress also said she was hesitant to open up her problem to other people, thinking that she may be petty for worrying too much about her weight.</p><p>“Kuya”, then, reminded the celebrity to open herself to other housemates and let them understand and help in her ordeal. </p><p>“Wag mong maliitin ang nararamdaman mo. Ikinalulungkot ko ang pinagdadaanan mo. &#x27;Wag mong isipin na hindi nila kayang maintindihan. Don&#x27;t count your housemates out,” Big Brother said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vr1_49a9rro?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>According to Dellosa, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is an elevated feeling of insecurity about one’s appearance. </p><p>“Kailangan natin maintindihan, naiiba yung normal insecurities. Sa normal insecurities natin, naba-bother tayo but we can let it go. Whereas sa BDD, dun sila obsessed, dun sila nagpo-focus,” he quipped. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/06/21/what-is-adhd-pbb-sheds-light-on-albies-condition">What is ADHD? &#x27;PBB&#x27; sheds light on Albie&#x27;s condition</a></li></ul><p>The psychiatrist also added that BDD is sometimes triggered by a situation or certain environment -- and in Ilacad’s case, the entertainment culture. </p><p>“Alam naman natin yung value sa entertainment industry ay yung physical na itsura, good looks. Syempre nakakapag-pressure yun sa tao,” Dellosa said. </p><p>Eian Rances and the rest of the housemates, meanwhile, assured Ilacad of their support.</p>

A 'Pinoy Big Brother' psychologist shed light on the mental health condition called body dysmorphia, where one worries too much about defects in his/her appearance. 