Why some men seek refuge in ever bigger muscles

Diagnoses of muscle dysmorphia — sometimes called 'bigorexia' — are rising, according to Psyche. The condition drives men to compulsively pursue ever-larger muscles, sometimes as a form of psychological refuge. A psychoanalytic lens, the article suggests, reveals what underlies this behavior and points toward a healthier way forward.

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