Body Dysmorphic Disorder in pictures.

[RedandWhite84]

The Social Security Disability Administration here in ILLINOIS can KISS MY ASS for not seeing BODY DYSMORPHIA as a " severe mental illness ".

[TashaRichardsonFan]

I learned about BDD at my abnormal psychology class.

[kombatzero]

cool video

[RedandWhite84]

one saying/quote that helps me with my bdd is " how we see MYSELF is not the same as how others see me". And one thing i recommend to others with bdd if you dont do it yet, is simply standing in front of a mirror and saying " I AM NOT UGLY AND I AM NOT DEFORMED LOOKING." your own little CBT session. Do it for a couple minutes EVERY DAY. Do it for as long as it takes until you TRULY start feeling better and then continue to keep doin it.

[kweej]

i over come bdd. i fought it without medication.

[KEFALONIA87]

I OVER COME OF BDD AND YOU CAN JUST FIGHT

[hannacompgeek5]

@KEFALONIA87 ME 2 W/ zoloft, self love and self esteem classes it is really possible to BEAT THIS !;)

[Vintagetat81]

Wow....I am doing a project on BDD for my psych class and this video had me in tears...I couldnt imagine feeling that way and feel so much for those who do. Feel better my friends, you are all beautiful :)

[lesm32]

i seem to fit the criteria for this except my question is... if these "perceived deformities" are actually THERE, and i have that same obsessive reclusive behavior about them, does that still count? it's so confusing whenever you hear about bdd it's these people who actually look fine thinking they're hideous.......... X_X

[Peennyy]

I was recently diagnosed with bdd.

It's hard for me to say if you have it or not.

It took me years until i finally understood that what is saw in mirror wasn't what other people saw.

My tip for you is to speak to someone professional.

[fartedonyourface]

I wish I was special ....but I'm just a creep....

[hannacompgeek5]

@fartedonyourface ur not a creep;)

[fartedonyourface]

Thanks babe I appreciate that comment :)

[fallcrysilk]

Creep is a perfect song to suite BDD by the way

[RedandWhite84]

man, this song/video hits BDD right on nail. This song/pictures describe exactly how i feel like i look somtimes.

[jimbobreloaded]

everyone has flaws.

god give me the serenity to accept what i cannot change, the courage to change what i can, and the wisdom to know the difference between the two

[bubbles6447]

@jimbobreloaded  Amen(:

[SleepyKinoko]

my first comment didn't post so now I sound weird ¬__¬ I was asking if someone can tell me if I have BDD or not =/

For over a year I have been pre-occupied with my nose and how it has a little bump on the end which I hate and everytime I look at myself, I look at my nose.... now anyone I talk to I keep glancing at their noses and comparing it to mine.

Everyday when I'm alone I go to my computer and while I'm doing anything I hold my nose (this sounds really stupid and sad...)

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[ultravirgin]

same thing here..i touch my nose and i've expressed my 'concerns' with this girl saying i hate it and everytime she sees me holding my nose she tells me it's fine but i compare it to everyone and save so many pictures of models, real people, celebrities..anyone..it's not just about my nose either..it's liek everything on my face but idc if it's 'bdd' because what i want is plastic surgery not any psychological help

[SleepyKinoko]

I sometimes try to be 'sneaky' with it and rest my head using my hands on the table and hold my nose for a bit at school..

I remember feeling depressed a lot of the time but not so much any more... I avoid mirrors at close quarters and only look if it's necessary (e.g. doing my hair), I randomly get angry if I see myelf in a mirror and it's bad lighting or something and I look really bad. Sometimes my parents are around when this happens and I suddenly go into a bad mood and they don't know why

[crazemelon]

I have the same problem with my acne. My friends tell me I really don't have that bad of acne. I just hate it so much!!! I have gone to sleep crying because of it and I sometimes find myself angry at people for just looking at me. I sound hypocritical when I say this, and I am, but here is some advice. People who are big enough jerks to judge you for your flaws are not worth being around in the first place.

[bluebooy2011]

i have a small scar on my face that i obsess over but when i turn 18 i'm getting it removed to end my misery.

[sakuranbo888]

does bdd really make u c weird stuff in ur mirror image?? i dont c a monster of myself, but i am ugly, and thats the real me. i've asked my friends to rate me from 1-10 for physical attractiveness, n i get 5 mostly or 6.... i want at least a 8 or 9 n im obsessed with getting plastic surgery to change my whole face.. so do i have bdd??

[weezy11777]

problably not

[metalfaust19]

If someone "rates" you at a 5 or 6, wouldn't that mean you are average, like 99% of humans?

BDD means people think they look so terrible that they can't be seen in society. It's a mental illness. People with BDD avoid mirrors, cameras, or any other way that it is possible for others or themselves to see them. You don't see a "monster" in the mirror, you just see yourself, but you think are uglier than average human society, when you really aren't.

[LeonaRulez]

there are a variaty odf symptoms. its not just one group of symptoms. I have BDD and if someone rates me a 5 or a 6 that is crippling because there can also be an obssesion with perfection with this disorder. And if you're average thats still not good enough. You want to be stunningly beautiful and if you're not you're worthless,

[miraentuinterior]

BDD is rare in Spain.

I suffer, with 16 years old.. and I can only say : it is a death in life :(

pff.. bye.

xxx

[satanknight14]

@miraentuinterior its probably rare in spain because spain probably isn't as image obsessed as america , so nobody there gets teased into the disease :]

[nestor01701]

excellent song. too many attractive people overall. makes me sad and wishes i was attractive too .

[ChocolateArse18]

im sick of feeling like this i rekon ive had this disorder for years + i only recently realised, how is it cured?

[dynastychick3]

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and certain anti-depressants. Definitely see a therapist as soon as you can. I also had the disorder for years and it was ignored or unrecognized. Best wishes to you.

[amathyst8]

i think i have BDD :(

[godessceline]

I agree, this is exactly what I see. What song is this?

[neilkinnaird]

The song is called 'Creep' by 'Radiohead'. Almost sounds as though it was made with BDD in mind doesn't it!

[dynastychick3]

Very effective, powerful video. I suffer from BDD and this captures it so well)-:

[akawhippy]

Why do some people see themselves like that?

[jojobee42]

It's a disorder..

[jojobee42]

Ps. As in all psychology, there's not just one cause to it. It can be anything from a chemical imbalance in your brain, to you being psychologically abused for years. It's a sad disorder, and I'm not sure if it's always treatable ~ though I'm sure some kind of counseling & medication help to an extent.

[dynastychick3]

You're right. It's treatable but its a long, hard road. Long and hard. I'm doing CBT for it, but it's such slow progress, if any. It's just exhausting and painful to live day to day. About 25% of people with BDD attempt suicide.

[incantatiousviolet]

Wow, interesting video with amazing pictures.