body dysmorphic disorder by: nikole killoran and peter berlet
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
A somatoform disorder, wherein the afflicted individual is concerned with body image, manifested as excessive concern about and preoccupation with a perceived defect of their physical appearance.
A fear of being evaluated negatively by others
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/neurological_institute/center-for-behavorial-health/disease-conditions/hic-body-dysmorphic-disorder.aspx
Symptoms
camouflaging (with body position, clothing, makeup, hair, hats, etc.)
comparing body part to others' appearanceseeking surgery checking in a mirror avoiding mirrors skin pickingexcessive grooming excessive exercisechanging clothes excessively http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/body-dysmorphic-
disorder-bdd
Daily life with BDD?
May avoid daily activities, including dating and other social activities, school and work
In extreme cases individuals may become housebound
Sufferers are at an increased risk for psychiatric hospitalization, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and completed suicide
Having BDD means you also have dysmorphophobia
http://www.ocfoundation.org/eo_bdd.aspx
Treatments
May receive various psychotropic medications, including antidepressants (e.g., tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and neuroleptics)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Onset
The average age of getting BDD is 16-17Without treatment people live with this their
whole lifeFemales are more prone to getting BDD
under the age of 18Eating disorders accumulate over time
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23643073
Problems
Lacking social lifeEating disordersConstant anxietyLack of relationshipsBelieve that there are always flaws (some
even imaginary)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23643073
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