DamienMSpindlow
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Oct 25, 2020
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body dysmorphia is when you see your body as misshapen or deformed when its not it makes you hate the way you look and normally you try to cover it up with an over sized hoody or baggy pants its is something I'm told i have it a really bad feeling looking in the mirror sometimes it hard or even impossible to look in the mirror it can even be hard getting up in the morning getting dressed and buying cloths is a hassle because you don't think anything looks good one you an when people tell you it looks good yo don't believe them
Anonymous
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Dec 11, 2020
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It´s a mental health condition where a person spends a lot of time worrying about flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others.
So in simpler terms: the image that You see of yourself in the mirror is not what the rests sees.
Some of the common symptoms are: Seeking cosmetic procedures and surgeries. Repetitively looking in the mirror or avoiding mirrors. Excessive time spent on grooming. An overwhelming feeling the flaw perceived makes them ugly or deformed.
If you feel like you are experiencing body dysphoria look for professional help, since it can lead to even more complicated problems like depression or increased anxiety.
Anonymous
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Jan 1, 2021
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It is a condition where you cannot stop thinking about things you perceive as your flaws in appearance. These flaws are often unnoticeable to others. People of any age can have this condition, but it's most common in teenagers and young adults. For example, you think your upper arm is too fat. You will touch it, measure it with your thumb and index finger, you will jiggle the skin you perceive as fat etc. It can be triggered by negative life experiences, such as childhood teasing, neglect or abuse. There is no cure to it in form of medication, but therapy can help.
sweetlistener281
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Jan 7, 2021
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Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental disorder in which a person is preoccupied with an imagined physical defect or a minor defect that others often cannot see. As a result, people with this disorder see themselves as "ugly" and often avoid social exposure or turn to plastic surgery to try to improve their appearance. Basically, it means that you feel unhappy with how you look and think that everyone sees you that way too, when in fact, you look normal. Hope this helps!
mxmes
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Jan 23, 2021
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Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance. A flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others, but you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed and anxious that you may avoid many social situations. Your perceived flaw and the repetitive behaviors cause you significant distress, and impact your ability to function in your daily life. Treatment of body dysmorphic disorder may include cognitive behavioral therapy and medication. It's not known specifically what causes body dysmorphic disorder. Like many other mental health conditions, body dysmorphic disorder may result from a combination of issues.
Anonymous
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Jan 30, 2021
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Body dysmorphic disorder, or body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition where you spend a lot of time worrying about your appearance.
You may have body dysmorphic disorder if you worry a lot about how a specific part of your body looks and it affects your daily life.
Treatments for body dysmorphic disorder include talking therapies and antidepressants.
The exact cause of body dysmorphic disorder is unclear. It's been linked to genes, chemical changes in the brain and traumatic past experiences
Body dysmorphic disorder, or body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition where you spend a lot of time worrying about your appearance.
You may have body dysmorphic disorder if you worry a lot about how a specific part of your body looks and it affects your daily life.
Treatments for body dysmorphic disorder include talking therapies and antidepressants.
The exact cause of body dysmorphic disorder is unclear. It's been linked to genes, chemical changes in the brain and traumatic past experiences
LauraPandora1
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Feb 3, 2021
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Body dysmorphia, to me, is looking in the mirror and seeing someone you loathe or don't recognize staring back at you. My dysmorphia makes me look at all my perceived flaws and focus on them almost obsessively. A lot of the time, what we see in the mirror is a reflection of our inner psyche and shadows, not the truth. Someone who struggles with dysmorphia sees something completely different than how others would objectively view that person. Trying to uplift yourself and celebrate the parts of yourself that you might not be happy with, engaging in self-care and self-love, while difficult, can help us appreciate and love our bodies even when we don't want to.
Anonymous
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Feb 19, 2021
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Body dysmorphia is the mental health condition of not perceiving yourself as you look, but your mind tricks you into altering your appearance. This causes repetitively looking in the mirror or avoiding mirrors. Excessive time spent on grooming and an overwhelming feeling the flaw perceived makes them ugly or deformed. If left untreated or unaddressed, Body Dysmorphic Disorder can lead to serious consequences, including suicidal ideations and attempts, increased anxiety and depression, and eating disorders.
If you or someone you know is showing signs of any of these stated above, please seek help or advice, this can help you a lot. You are not alone and you are loved
Anonymous
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Mar 11, 2021
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people who have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) think about their real or perceived flaws for hours each day. They can't control their negative thoughts and don't believe people who tell them that they look fine. Their thoughts may cause severe emotional distress and interfere with their daily functioning. They may miss work or school, avoid social situations and isolate themselves, even from family and friends, because they fear others will notice their flaws.BDD is a body-image disorder characterized by persistent and intrusive preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect in one's appearance.
People with BDD can dislike any part of their body, although they often find fault with their hair, skin, nose, chest, or stomach. In reality, a perceived defect may be only a slight imperfection or nonexistent. But for someone with BDD, the flaw is significant and prominent, often causing severe emotional distress and difficulties in daily functioning.The causes of BDD are unclear, but certain biological and environmental factors may contribute to its development, including genetic predisposition, neurobiological factors such as malfunctioning of serotonin in the brain, personality traits, and life experiences (e.g. child maltreatment, sexual trauma, peer-abuse).
Anonymous
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Mar 12, 2021
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body dysmorphia is a mental illness/condition where an individual has an unhealthy obsession on focusing on their appearance and the flaws that they picked out from themselves. these "flaws" are often unnoticeable to others, yet it can really affect a person's social life e.g. being in front of the mirror for hours a day, avoiding social situations or pictures, excess cosmetic procedures and exercises, and many more. this of course, can be treated, usually through counselling/therapy and antidepressant medication. body dysmorphia can be really difficult, and it's best for you to be aware of what to say or do around people who are more sensitive/conscious about their body as some things can be really triggering for them.
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