Body Integrity Dysphoria – eine neuropsychiatrische Erkrankung?

Body integrity dysphoria (BID) is a condition listed in the ICD-11, where individuals feel that certain body parts or functions do not belong to them. This discrepancy between the subjective body image and the objective body image can cause significant psychological distress and a desire to remove the perceived alien body part. BID shares some similarities with gender dysphoria, but it differs by focusing on specific body parts. Studies suggest that BID may be linked to structural brain changes. While there is no causal treatment, psychological and pharmacological approaches can help alleviate symptoms. The amputation of affected body parts remains a controversial issue. Networks like bid-dach.org provide support for those affected and their families.