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dysmorphic disorder is also known as
BDD body
Dysmorphic disorder affects around one point seven percent to two point four percent of the population
Which is about one in
50 people many of us have something we don't like about the way we look all our
Appearance many of us may not like our teeth and nose our hair
But it doesn't interfere with our daily lives people who have and suffer from a body dysmorphic disorder
Think about their real or perceived flaws for hours and hours each day
They can't all their negative thoughts
They don't believe people
When they tell them that they look good or that nothing is wrong with them or that they look fine these
thoughts can cause severe emotional
distress which can cause some to miss school or work avoid social
situations and even isolate themselves from family or friends
This is because they think and fear others
will notice their flaws body dysmorphic disorder is a body image disorder and is
characterized by a
persistent and intrusive
Preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect to one's appearance
people who have been suffer from BDD can dislike or hate
any
part of their body they also often
Find fault with their hair with their skin with their nose
Chest or stomach in reality a perceived flaw or defect may only be a slight
imperfection or
Non-existent at all. However
for people who have and suffer from BDD this flaw or defect is
significant and
causes them severe emotional
distress
BDD often develops in adolescence and teens
Research has shown
BDD
equally affects men and
women the causes of BDD
remain
Unclear let's take a look at the signs and symptoms of BDD body
dysmorphic disorder to see if you have or you are suffering from BDD and
After if you think you have or suffer from BDD, we are going to talk about what options are available for you
So you can get the help you need and deserve to get your life back on track
people who suffer from BDD made trying to hide or
Improve their floors. However, this only usually gives them
short and
temporary relief changing clothes
excessively
exercising
excessively grooming yourself
excessively skin picking
Wanting to seek and have surgery to improve the perceived flaws
comparing body parts to other peoples
comparing overall appearance to other people's hiding
Perceived flaws with makeup clothing hair or hats etc
Constantly checking
Mirrors are all signs and symptoms of BDD body dysmorphic disorder
people who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder
Commonly also suffer from anxiety
Disorders such as social anxiety and other disorders such as depression
eating disorders or
obsessive-compulsive disorder also known as
OCD if you think you have or suffer from BDD, it is important that you get an accurate diagnosis and
appropriate treatment there is a link down below in the description box where you can get help and
diagnosed
Immediately so you can finally get your life back on track
With the help you need and deserve the link is in the description box down below
I would highly recommend you check it out so you can get your life back on track and get the help you need and
Deserve I now want to hear from you guys and girls in the comment section down below
Have you ever been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder?
How does BDD affect your life let me know in the comment section down below
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