Call for testimonials. Do you suffer from financial dysmorphia, which gives you a false sense of your means?
If you feel richer or poorer than you really are, and if money is a source of anxiety when it rationally shouldn't be, you may be suffering from money dysmorphia. Tell us about it!
The term "financial dysmorphia" comes from weight-related disorders. Illustrative photo Sipa/Adil Benayache
Just as body dysmorphia gives a distorted perception of one's physical appearance, financial dysmorphia is a psychological condition where one does not rationally assess one's financial situation. The expression emerged in 2024 in the United States, propelled by social networks, and could affect many French people, given that 76% of them express a negative perception of their purchasing power, even when it is not justified (*).
And you, do you constantly feel financially insecure despite real economic stability? Do you check your bank accounts every day or very frequently even though you're never in the red? Conversely, do you tend to spend more than your bank account can actually afford? How do you cope?
You can share your story using the form below. Your anonymity will be respected if you request it. Your story may be used to write an article. Thank you.
(*) OpinionWay survey, August 2024.
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