Lili Reinhart on Body Dysmorphia, Anxiety, and Depression as an Actress

Is the mirror your worst enemy? When you see your reflection, do you focus in on your flaws? Maybe you obsess over the extra weight around your midsection, the acne that can’t be hidden with concealer, or the shape of your nose. Most of us have had negative thoughts about our bodies at some point in our lives, but for people with body dysmorphic disorder, the obsession with physical imperfections—real or perceived—is all-consuming and interferes with daily life. That’s how 26-year-old Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart explains it in an episode of Scan My Brain with Dr. Daniel Amen. Her struggle with body dysmorphia began in 8th grade. “I was 12 or 13 and my skin was really bad,” she says. “I started to deal with it, not about my body, but very much focused on my skin. I was doing my makeup in the dark. I didn’t want to wake up and turn on the fluorescent lights in my bathroom and stare at my acne. So, I would do it in very dim lighting.” Read more: Want to schedule a visit? Our highly trained specialists can guide you through the process so you and your loved ones can get the help you deserve. #bodydysmorphia #anxiety #depression SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE BRAIN HEALTH NEWS & TIPS If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us or visit Within the U.S. call 1-888-288-9834 Outside the U.S. call 1-949-266-3700 Follow Amen Clinics on Instagram: Follow Amen Clinics on TikTok: @amenclinics Like Amen Clinics on Facebook: Follow Amen Clinics on Twitter: Follow Amen Clinics on LinkedIn: Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Instagram: Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Tiktok: @docamen Like Dr. Daniel Amen on Facebook: Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Twitter: