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Mirror Exposure Habituation
Mirror exposure habituation uses brief timed mirror contact with neutral scripts to lower avoidance—building tolerance without forced positivity or critique spirals.
Mirror exposure habituation uses brief, timed mirror contact with neutral observation scripts—describe fabric, posture, lighting—not critique lists. Sessions start at thirty to sixty seconds and rise only when distress habituates, often with therapist guidance for severe body dysmorphia symptoms.
Goal is reduced avoidance and panic, not forced positivity.
Common questions
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Can mirror exposure make body image worse?
Unstructured long mirror sessions can reinforce critique. Use timed neutral scripts and stop if panic spikes; clinical support is appropriate for persistent dysmorphia-level distress.
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