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January 24, 2007
The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Blog
Welcome to The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Blog, a community blog open to which anyone with an interest in BDD can contribute. Post personal stories, links to interesting body dysmorphic disorder websites and blogs, news stories, commentary, or just your thoughts for the day. Post as often as you like. No registration required! Visit the submit page to submit content.
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I suffer from BDD it is a very serious mental disorder Much like other disorders it gets progressively worse over time if untreated. For me it started with anorexia in 8th grade followed by a disgust of mirrors. In highschool I started wearing makeup as a guy(yes im gay)but thats not the point, most gay man do not were makeup. I would spend hours at the gym. When I came out of the closet things got much worse and wanting to be an actor I began to fix some of these percieved flaws. First there was plastic surgery on a scar on my leg, then rhinoplasty a 7,500 dollar nose job that I charged on my Nordstrom card. Then followed laser hair removal of hair on my chest. After having lived in LALA LANd for some time I decided to move back east where I began to fixate on my scar again. All these years I had been hiding it from everyone or as many people as I could. I came up with an idea to get a tattoo over it which i did. I hate the tattoo too and not only that I caused nerve damage which makes my whole situation worse. I now have pain In my leg that I never I had before. I share my story because BDD is serious and can cause a lifetime of misery if not treated. Anti-anxiety medications might work well for some people. I would recomend clonopin or perhaps Xanax. If depression is an issue than then an additional medication or antidepressant made be prescribed as well. Some things that help me is whatever you hangup with you body is that someone else allways has it worse. I do however realize that it is impossible for another human being to know exactly how you are feeling.
hey ppl,
i find ur stories rely interesting and i recently had to do an assignment at school on mental illnesses when i came across BDD and b4 i found it i new i ddint have a eating disorder bt thort i had a problem, now i found out about BDD and i think i may have it, bt if i tell ppl they'll think im jus stupid, how do i no if i have it?
thanks xoxo
hey everyone! I am currently studying BDD. I know someone who had BDD so I know about it from that point of veiw as well. My advice for you is to seek out therapy. It will help you live a more happier life. If I have learned anything from stuying things in pyschology its the fact that seeking help is the first and best step to take to feel better, and not to be ashamed to see a therapist. My friend saw one and said that it helped her so much. She is much better now than she has ever been in a really long time. I saw a guidance counselor during a difficult time in my life so I know how talking to someone about your promblems helps situations.
hey everyone! I am currently studying BDD. I know someone who had BDD so I know about it from that point of veiw as well. My advice for you is to seek out therapy. It will help you live a more happier life. If I have learned anything from stuying things in pyschology its the fact that seeking help is the first and best step to take to feel better, and not to be ashamed to see a therapist. My friend saw one and said that it helped her so much. She is much better now than she has ever been in a really long time. I saw a guidance counselor during a difficult time in my life so I know how talking to someone about your promblems helps situations.
Hello, my name is Sarah and I am currently working on a story about BDD, specifically people who have BDD and turn to cosmetic surgery in order to "fix" their perceived flaws. I have done a lot of background research on the illness and I am really looking for someone to talk to you who has personally struggled with BDD. Blair, for instance, I find your story to be very interesting. If you, or anyone else, would like to speak with me about their story, I would be interested and very appreciative. You can either post to this blog with your contact information, or feel free to contact me via email at smkesten@gmail.com
Thank you and I appreciate your help.
I am 28 years old and I have been struggling with BDD for 10 years. Because of my inability to be open about it, it has gone un-diagnosed, or mis-diagnosed. At present I am seeking a specialist in my area, in hopes that I can receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment. BDD has taken my life away from me. I quit trying to go to college after many failed attempts, I'm unable to be employed, and I am primarily house-bound. Even going to the grocery store is a horrifying, anxiety-provoking thing for me. It is true that it gets worse over time, and also that people (family, friends) don't understand it, because they evidently see something different than I do. To me, BDD is the most painful thing in the world. It is good to read the postings here, to know that I am not alone. I hope we all are able to get help and overcome this.
I am 28 years old and I have been struggling with BDD for 10 years. Because of my inability to be open about it, it has gone un-diagnosed, or mis-diagnosed. At present I am seeking a specialist in my area, in hopes that I can receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment. BDD has taken my life away from me. I quit trying to go to college after many failed attempts, I'm unable to be employed, and I am primarily house-bound. Even going to the grocery store is a horrifying, anxiety-provoking thing for me. It is true that it gets worse over time, and also that people (family, friends) don't understand it, because they evidently see something different than I do. To me, BDD is the most painful thing in the world. It is good to read the postings here, to know that I am not alone. I hope we all are able to get help and overcome this.
I am 28 years old and I have been struggling with BDD for 10 years. Because of my inability to be open about it, it has gone un-diagnosed, or mis-diagnosed. At present I am seeking a specialist in my area, in hopes that I can receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment. BDD has taken my life away from me. I quit trying to go to college after many failed attempts, I'm unable to be employed, and I am primarily house-bound. Even going to the grocery store is a horrifying, anxiety-provoking thing for me. It is true that it gets worse over time, and also that people (family, friends) don't understand it, because they evidently see something different than I do. To me, BDD is the most painful thing in the world. It is good to read the postings here, to know that I am not alone. I hope we all are able to get help and overcome this.
I am 28 years old and I have been struggling with BDD for 10 years. Because of my inability to be open about it, it has gone un-diagnosed, or mis-diagnosed. At present I am seeking a specialist in my area, in hopes that I can receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment. BDD has taken my life away from me. I quit trying to go to college after many failed attempts, I'm unable to be employed, and I am primarily house-bound. Even going to the grocery store is a horrifying, anxiety-provoking thing for me. It is true that it gets worse over time, and also that people (family, friends) don't understand it, because they evidently see something different than I do. To me, BDD is the most painful thing in the world. It is good to read the postings here, to know that I am not alone. I hope we all are able to get help and overcome this.
Hello, my name is Caroline and my publication is currently working on an indepth feature about BDD. We are particularly looking at how people with BDD turn to plastic surgery.
We know this is a very sensitive issue, so we are looking for a very honest first person testimony, written in your own words.
The feature is for a glossy woman's magazine in the UK.
If there is someone who would be prepared to share their experiences with us, please feel free to email carolinegoodhart@yahoo.com.
Many thanks, in advance.
Caroline
Hello, my name is Caroline and my publication is currently working on an indepth feature about BDD. We are particularly looking at how people with BDD turn to plastic surgery.
We know this is a very sensitive issue, so we are looking for a very honest first person testimony, written in your own words.
The feature is for a glossy woman's magazine in the UK.
If there is someone who would be prepared to share their experiences with us, please feel free to email carolinegoodhart@yahoo.com.
Many thanks, in advance.
Caroline
Hello, my name is Caroline and my publication is currently working on an indepth feature about BDD. We are particularly looking at how people with BDD turn to plastic surgery.
We know this is a very sensitive issue, so we are looking for a very honest first person testimony, written in your own words.
The feature is for a glossy woman's magazine in the UK.
If there is someone who would be prepared to share their experiences with us, please feel free to email carolinegoodhart@yahoo.com.
Many thanks, in advance.
Caroline
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hey,I have a really long story but I don't have time to type the whole story today..
Basically,B.D.D causes me not to function properly and I hate it...they say if u have bdd u think abt it for more than an hour,well,I think abt it the whole day every day...can someone please give me some advice how to block these thoughts?coz I cnt even have a decent relationship with a girl..!does the stress of bdd make u ugly?plz say no..I feel like im a crazy person and no1 understands,coz obviously they think im out of my mind!sorry if spelling's bad...oh and p.s..ppl with BDD and Emo's are not the same...our feelings and pain are real...plz help coz my life is going by