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Money dysmorphia refers to having a distorted view of your finances that can lead to poor decision making and anxiety.
  • "Money dysmorphia" is when people have a distorted view of their finances.
  • For instance, wealthy Americans who have anxiety over not making enough money.
  • Financial planners say getting over money dysmorphia starts with taking an honest look at your finances.

Money dysmorphia can take different forms.

A common problem among the privileged is wealthy people feeling like they do not have enough, regardless of how much money they have.