A recent study published in Sleep Health examined over 900 adolescents and young adults, revealing a concerning link between muscle dysmorphia symptoms and poor sleep.
Participants experiencing more symptoms reported shorter sleep durations and greater difficulties falling or staying asleep over two weeks.
Lead author Kyle T Ganson, PhD, MSW, emphasized the detrimental effects of inadequate sleep on mental health, especially for those with muscle dysmorphia symptoms.
Poor sleep can worsen functional impairment, social challenges, and even increase suicidal thoughts.
This study sheds light on the underexplored relationship between sleep and muscle dysmorphia, a condition marked by body image dissatisfaction and obsessive thinking.
Factors such as anxiety, physical activity displacing sleep, and the use of stimulant-containing supplements and steroids may contribute to sleep disturbances among individuals with muscle dysmorphia.
Understanding this connection is vital for developing targeted interventions
to improve both sleep quality and mental well-being among adolescents and young adults grappling with muscle dysmorphia
Source: Oman News Agency