UP NEET aspirant attempts suicide thrice over past 2 years, diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Gorakhpur: A 19 year old NEET aspirant from Gorakhpur reportedly attempted suicide three times over the past two years.
The student was later diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) after her parents took her to a psychologist following consultations with several doctors. She reportedly struggled with negative thoughts about her appearance, which affected her confidence, social interactions and daily life.
During her consultations with the psychologist, the student said that her distress begins every morning when she looks at herself in the mirror. She repeatedly tried to fix her appearance while standing in front of the mirror.
The student's parents had been worried about her mental health for nearly two years. During this period, she attempted suicide three times, including one incident in which she cut her wrist. She underwent treatment at several places in Kanpur and Gorakhpur, but there was no significant improvement, reports India Today.
Although she scored good marks in Class 12 and is currently preparing for NEET.
When earlier treatment did not help, her parents brought her to the psychologist in April 2026. During counselling, she was diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and advised to undergo appropriate psychological treatment.
The psychologist said that the student has shown considerable improvement over the past seven months with the help of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
However, she attempted suicide for the third time.
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Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that In an unfortunate incident, an 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly committed suicide by shooting herself with her father's licensed revolver in Prayagraj district. During a preliminary investigation, police recovered a suicide note from the spot, which reportedly read, "I will never be able to clear the NEET examination. Please forgive me".
According to her family members, the aspirant had been under mental stress for some time.
