whenever someone tells me I'm beautiful I get annoyed because I automatically think they know I'm ugly and they just try to make me feel better or sometimes if A lot of people say it then I think they're making fun of me. I cant even go out to check the mail without putting at least concealer on..it sucks ALWAYS having to wear make up..:'( and I look at all these other girls and just compare myself to them and I feel like an alien cuz they're all pretty and normal and I'm not. IDK what to do :'(
I absolutely hate when people tell me how thin or how pretty I am. I almost wish they would just agree with me. I can see it with my own very small eyes, I can see my huge nose, my square face, my too small lips, my weird chin, hideous eyebrows. I get panic attacks every single day and my parents think I'm just trying to get attention. I just want it to go away. I feel trapped as well. I check my face every day, too.
I used to think I had BDD but now I realise I'm actually ugly. Ironically I think I used to have BDD as a teenager and that this led me to behaviour that made me ugly. I spent thousands of a skin bleaching/lightening cream and the doctor has told me I have hypopigmentation. This makes my face very sensitive to the skin ,so my face has become leathery from sun damage as a result of attempting sun tanning., You on the other hand are extremely goodlooking. Be careful not to repeat my mistakes.
Wow Jason! I totally understand what your saying in this video! You look completeley normal to good-looking........ I mean your cute, and have nothing to worry about..... just keep up with your therapy and meds always knowing that what your doing its bcz there´s somed malfunction in your brain, that you will recover from this. It has nothing to do with your nose or lips or hair.... etc. You look perfectly fine!
If there is an actual flaw there - eg Really deformed nose or very ovally egg shaped head and face... What does a therapist/counsellor say? Will they convince the patient into believing its not there or will they be honest with them?
I have all the mental symptoms but I am ugly, my face is so deformed, fml it's just me, I wouldn't feel so depressed if it wasn't for these fucking genes
@Verification11 Your arguments aren't even related to what i'm saying, you just keep repeating the same handful of cliches.... you have no valid arguments because you are fundamentally wrong.
" I do agree it is a debilitating compulsion but it's created in ones mind to serve a purpose.... and that purpose is to protect yourself from the big, bad scary world and to preempt failure."
i agree on this, but its hard for bdd to face his fears and get treatment, not easy at it sounds.
facing deep fears can only achieved by two things (forced, or with medication)
You can't choose how you see yourself but you sure as hell can choose how you react to what you see. You're not vain but you're a self important coward. You're afraid of life and you've developed this (very real and very dangerous) psychological condition to hide behind.
BDD is the result of your insecurity not the cause.
@DrOprahVonPenishat BDD is caused by childhood trauma, it's not chosen it just happens, saying that u chose to hide behind it is not true, well most people with BDD don't even have a clue about it...
and people who learn about it and get educated about there disease are the one who get better...
a vain person can cope with the fear, but a person with bdd have deep fear, it's like a phobia
a lot of people get better with meds and CBT, that alone just a indicator that this disorder is real.
2-till me that ocd is not real?? will it's the same thing... a doubt thought that so overwhelming it controls your brain, it's ocd about how you look...
it might look silly to you, but someone with a severe BDD his flaw is as serious as someone who just got diagnosed with cancer, he can be depressed for a whole year cause of a tiny flaw....
now tell me thats hiding ? , who wants to live alone and feel depressed cause of a tiny scar on your face for a full year? untill something new pop up
@DrOprahVonPenishat someone who is vain can still function and his life goes on and he have priorities (job, degree, carrer), someone with BDD he's priories is his looks he can't help it... he knows it's silly and he knows it's not rational but his mind is forcing him to do so.... it's compulsive!
@Verification11 I never said he was vain, i said he was a coward. BDD is the excuse he has created for himself to not get a job, career etc.... not the cause.
I do agree it is a debilitating compulsion but it's created in ones mind to serve a purpose.... and that purpose is to protect yourself from the big, bad scary world and to preempt failure.
@DrOprahVonPenishat well that's what he did, he's getting treatment now and his life is going well...
it's a childhood trauma caused by (rape, bullying...etc..), those things can have major effect on your brain esp after you hit puberty and you will develop deep fears and phobias.
it's easy for you to sit behind a computer and accuse him of cowardness, while u never suffered from such a thing.
@DrOprahVonPenishat Actually OCD may be caused by genetic factors and in some patients, strep throat: Pediatric Auto-immune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal (PANDAS). Neither are psychological in derivation. There is also evidence that BDD in some patients maybe caused by hypothyroidism which is a biological not a psychological illness.
@DrOprahVonPenishat I'm not telling myself anything; this is academic research based on science. You need to do some fact checking before you come on here spouting your lazy pop 'psychology'.
I have a really good friend with BDD and I love him so much cant fathom my life without him and I want to help in any way I can but I dont know how to do it better then I'm already am.so can you tell me how to help him better?
I know what you go through m8. Here in Brazil there's no much knowledge about BDD, psychiatrists and psychologists aren't prepared to deal with the illness, they simply treat them as a cronic depresion and my psychologist keeps saying that I have too much psychosis, she wants me to believe the opposite, that I'm not a disgrace, that I'm a good-looking guy ready to have a quiet and nice life. Bullshit!!! That's why I hate psychiatrists, especially therapists with their theories...
Get you thyroid tested: the number of people online who have had BDD and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is too much of a coincidence. If you have and underactive thyroid you can be prescribed thyroxine and you can be cured; you won't have to waste time with psychologists and meds that never work. You should go to your GP and say you want a thyroid test; I had it and I'm cured now.
@Verification11 Get your thyroid checked anyway. I had symptoms of anxiety with BDD and I had general blood work done after I had glandular fever and didn't recover properly. I was absolutely shocked when they told me I had and underactive thyroid because my symptoms were so unusual.
I know it's "too easy",but I can assure you,you are just fine the way you are,nothing is wrong.I wish you the best that you will see this one day.I can understand you because I have a similar problem which is getting better, when people complimented me I thought they were all joking,but I still fear their opinion when I am in a crowded place.People don't understand how horrible it is to not be able to see what all the others see.
It is really tough to live with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Most people generally think its just an extreme vanity problem, but jeeeeesh. I if could stop thinking like i do for one minute i would be in a beautiful place.
This is quite an old post but I'm still getting comments even after I've explained better to BladeLuffy and he understands what I mean better. So on behalf of the new commenter's who think I'm not a very caring person -When I said go and die I mean the psychiatrist will cause it with the drugs.I'm saying I know that there is better way to overcome problems with obsessive thoughts and perception but its not easy its as hard as dealing with drug addition.There isn't any easy way to deal with it.
I'm think I had bdd. I obsess with a little flaw I see, most times I avoid mirrors and when I feel ugly I would hide in my house and don't want to be seen. Which is funny because alot of people think I'm pretty but there's days I don't wanna get outta bed at all cuz I feel ugly :(
Jason - it is hard to understand that someone so good looking has BDD. But, my son has the same thing and he is very handsome as well. My son doesn't think he has a psychological problem, he thinks if he could only get surgery on his nose he would be better. How did you understand you had a problem and needed help? We cannot get our son to get help.
haha you gotta laff at that tho guys ay! woo!!! @ eik..now, put your tampon back in (clean 1 now, cmon!), change ya nappy and stick ya dummy back in, ok. you'll be oright then i'm sure. oh but before i forget: eik..., would you kindly answer my prior question please, pleaseeee (@ eik.. 'what do you hav: b.d.d. or not b.d.d.?')!!!
@ eik..bla..ram: your sole private message says something along the lines of ''..your going to die.. your going to shoot me etc. ..'' - though yes eik, you are correct i am going to die although certainly not because of you, im quite sure of that, but u never know!!! ..ok, by the way my address is your address.. now: big up all the B.D.D. crew! (eik.: ''excuse me..'' - haha 8P ..by the way i have not sent any msg's to anyone!) may i ask you a Q eik.. 'what do you hav: b.d.d. or not b.d.d.?
@frillybilly I couldn't care less about your to be or not to be etc I can see from your writings that youre about as dumb as can be you dumpling brain
@EIKLURAM Sorry I mean dumpling.And Lauara make sure you're seen all the evidence and know what the arguments about before throwing abusive comments at people.What makes you think you know all about BDD then?I DO KNOW ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE FUCKING ENT DEPARTMENT ARSEHOLES MR PATAL AND MR PETER DEKKER KEEP WRING THIS SHIT ABOUT ME HAVING IT WHIH IS TOTAL FUCKING SHIT O.K And your version of Paraniod isn't too great. IT'S A NO FROM ME.
EIKLURAM - GO F**K YOURSELF YOU WAN**R, UTTER COMPLETE SHIT TALKING ('KNOW IT ALL') W**KER... NOW, YOU PLEASE GO FUCK OFF AND DIE; PREFERABLY IN YOUR OWN P*SS AND SH*T, JUST LIKE A SAD UGLY B**TARD WHICH YOU REALLY HAVE BECOME. CHEERS! :D
Some people don't understand my comments because they have never overcome obsessional thoughts.And I shouldn't be angry at them when they send abusive messages to me.I should feel pity for their lack of intelligence.
@mlghackerifyme BDD'ers usually try to re-gain a low self-esteem with thinking that being attractive is a way-to-do-it/power/overcoming. But the world is more enrich-ing than just being attractive , for every person, so, try to find that.
-Forget about revenge, because revengefull living; turns to living-to-prove.
-BDD'ers step to the mirror with negativity, BUT, its not BDD itself, its the symptom from depression that ALSO moved in the mirror.<<< think about this :)
Thank you for your precious comments and the great effort. I believe your family loves you a lot and they will help you get out of it or handle it better...
Thanks for doing this. Its really good to get this information out there. The biggest problem I find is that its so easy to misunderstand bdd. A lot of people dont realize how bad it really is. I suffer with insane bdd myself, but Im afraid to tell people because I worry that they would misunderstand, its so easy to do. I know how much guts it must have taken to stick yourself up here and talk about this stuff. I hope a lot of people see this, with and without bdd, it will be very helpful.
@chronicreptile No you're missing the point.I know exactly what it is but,it's because you are so convinced that I don't understand and tell me what you've just said is the reason why you still have it.You have to feel the mental discomfort as if you were withdrawing from drug addiction.There is no such thing as can't.
hey, I really like you. Your words struck me as very honest and kind. I'm actually a sufferer of BDD myself, although I have never been medically termed that way. I know I've suffered from self-hating since i was 14. I suffered from bullimia for about 7 years, and although I have gone past that, I'm still extremely critical of my facial features. I would often think that my eyes are wonky, although they are not. Then there are bouts of moment where I think my legs are limping, and I walk funny.
I've had BDD for about 3 or 4 years. I'm on a lot of medication, too. It's absolute hell. However, I do think you're quite attractive. I know you won't believe me. With BDD, I don't believe people when people tell me, but, it's true for you. :)
I know how hard it is (believe me, I know) but one thing that helps me is knowing that there are other people with the same problem that understand.
I admit I'm imature because I'm telling you the truth about the fate you're choosing by continuing with the path you're taking ie accepting you have BDD and taking the meds and seeing the Psychiatrist who you beleive can help.The alternative is face the mirror where you look like a corpse.I don't know which is worse? if you come off the drugs thats O.K but if you don't you could be wasted by the condition.I get angry as well at people who tell me stuff.One should have the innate knowledge
I'm sorry I'm just doing rele well with the treatment I'm having, I'm more upbeat, I'm working full tym and am seeing things better, did u have bdd? Sorry again
@BladedLuffy Hi, you have nothing to be sorry for.I wasn't diagnosed with BDD but they seem to think I have it now and I know I don't but recognise the symptoms I had before.I've had experience with mental health issues having taken the type of medication you have been prescribed.There is something I've always disliked about mental health Some patients follow the mind set of the psychiatrist like this girl who had BDD and later was undiagnosed .She thinks I'm an internet troll.I disagree.
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I was correct to tell you that you're an idiot- you are and I really hope because you think I'm so full of shit and know fuck all despite a university education and over 40 years life experience You listen to the psychiatist and you go and fucking die.
I never said you were an idiot or that you didn't know anything about bdd I just said dnt catagorise people you dnt know and tell people what to do ect as we all have thoughts of our own, however you seem to rather immature to be hoping someone dies over a little argument on the Internet
Also don't be taken in by the short term medication which is enough time to become dependant.O.K some people can come off them but not everyone,and that helps fund the industry.With this pathetic illness that saves the NHS billions in plastic surgery.It is normal to haulucinate as some of us know the effects of drugs such as LSD and that there is a difference between reality and fantasy.
I think the guy has the right to suffer Body Dismorthia.He obviously defends his condition holding onto it as if it were a lifeline.He will attack anyone who is a threat to his beloved condition.
Don't judge people ok and I just get defensive when call me ignorant and tell me to grow up when I have done nothing to piss you off, I dnt hang on to bdd as a lifeline and dnt you dare say that bdd is a beloved condition to me ok, so just go away you know nothing, bye
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You have BDD and can I tell you are a very ignorant boy and need to grow up.Is it a good idea to fuck up your nervous system because you can't grow up in your thinking?
There are real cases of Ugly people who have real pysical issues.What is your fucking problem go to church you idiot.
@EIKLURAM listen its a lot more complicated from that. I have the same problem, people tell me all the time that i am a very good looking guy without me saying anything to them about my problem, but when you see yourself you dont see what they see, and then you question yourself about how you really look and your confidence drops and you feel like youre not good enough. You feel like when you walk out of the house you feel like all the defaults on yourself are highlighted like words on paper
@Elbank37 You don't need to educate me on Body Dismorphia,I've experienced all this so I know how ridiculous it is and the medication will only serve to reinforce it. as well as the long term damage to the nervous system.The guy needs to let go of what he thinks he looks like.It don't matter.There are people who really have defects because of bad plastic surgery that ignorant people dismiss as BDD refusing surgery.
This guy keeps the psychiatrist and the pharmaceutical industry in buisness.
@EIKLURAM You obviously dont understand dismorphia. You cant just 'let go', if you could it wouldnt be a problem would it. Its like a phobia, I cant just 'get over it' and pick up a tatantula.
@chronicreptile No you're missing the point.I know exactly what it is but,it's because you are so convinced that I don't understand bdd and tell me what you've just said is the reason why you still have it.You have to feel the mental discomfort as if you were withdrawing from drug addiction.There is no such thing as can't.If I don't understand BDD then why do doctors think I have this condition?I know I don't because I've told you how to deal with obsessions.Some people just don't get me.
@BladedLuffy I don't need to know you.It's obvious you are suffering from Body Dismorphia.And you know that you're delusional.You need to accept yourself and forget what you think you look like.Just dissmiss any ideas you have that you have any defects.The medication will ruin your life.What does it matter what you look like anyway?Who cares what you look like?Do you really care about yourself that much that you should be free from any defects?
@BladedLuffy I understand I've had this myself when I was about your age,and I just had to accept that it don't matter. The easy way is to not care so if you look like a corpse that'S fine no problem.However you think you look, however ugly it's fine.You think you look ugly check the mirror to confirm that and you see what you imagine and that's O.K
Just because of the experience you've had don't go around thinking u know how other people think and react, you know nothing about me so dnt go around pretending you do cause it'll piss people with true bdd off, the tablets I'm on help me out atm, I won't stay on them long term they just help atm and I have never thought of plastic surgery. And also I'm not religious so I won't go to church ok
@BladedLuffy Don't listen man. It's your choice, and I know how you feel. I have Muscle Dysmorphia (which is different I know) and I'm suspecting I have BDD. I have most of the symptoms, especially with my ugly looks in the mirror I can tell. But if you wanna stay on the medication and it helps, it's your choice and I say you go for it don't listen to some angry dude on the internet. [:
@EIKLURAM You don't understand what the problem Is.He can at one time look at himself and see something normal and the next hour or next day look and see something revolting.He really sees It , he doesn't see what you see In this video.He's thrown In a constant vicious cycle of looking kind of normal or looking hideous.If you're In a cycle like that , you can never find peace because you never get any stability. The only solution Is too cut off the mirror completely and fight It as a free man.
@EIKLURAM Out of curiosity... what do you get out of being here... and commenting this negative stuff here? Are you able to answer that without starting with insults and shit?
@harobmx123 like I care what u say, 1 person out of the hundreds who I speak to every week, if ur gonna be an asshole then go away stop clogging up my comments, bye
@harobmx123 wow you must really feel tough insulting people through your computer, I'd like to see you suffer from things like me and the hundreds of people have to deal with, yet again congrats for being so damn mature
ive had B.D.D since i was 13 and ive also been saveing money since then for surgerys i want , ive also in the past tried to commit suicide twice ,i just wanted to thank you for putting your voice out here and telling people there not alone
Has anyone understood what I wrote ?Can someone explain how an actual physical defect can be unoticed?And the person told they are dismorphic?If there is a genuine physical problem then they are not imagining it and they should not be refused plastic surgery.If someone has damage done to them then if the defect was not present bofore the damage then what right do people have to tell them they are dilusional with possible BDD. A lot of psycho students use this con as a way of fucking people up
I hate being American-Asian and BDD happens to affect me. I'm not short or scrawny, but I get so much shit about it. I'm actually tall and athletic, but everyday I keep training because I feel inadequate. Also false stereotypes about penis size and etc. hurt a lot. Everyday I get the jokes that I'm yellow, buck teeth, small eyed, and etc... I don't have those qualities.
I know my situation isn't the same as yours I would never suggest surgery for you as I beleive you are a genuine sufferer and wish that you could see that you will not always think you look O.K but it's not really true as its a reflection of your low self esteem and will usually correct itself when your not so self critical I'D TELL YOU IF YOU HAD ANY DEFECT HONESTLY I can see but I'm relating my situation to people who had surgery and get mistaken for BDD.I have a genuine physical problem.
My example of using wine where a person in my situation orders a glass of white wine and gets a glass of red wine ,but a person who orders a glass of red wine and gets a glass of red wine but is not happy with the red wine is like BDD But the witchunters don't measure the quality of surgery they don't examine the means they only look at the end result which is dissatisfaction equils BDD.They are pathetic and one day I think someone will regret their manipulation of people which destroys lives.
You look simular to the way I used to look.And there is absolutelly nothing that I can see that I would be unhappy with.I had my nose kicked when I was 31 which created a bump on it.Two years later I payed a surgeon to remove the bump.But they also repositioned the septum and made my nostrils larger I didn't ask them to do that.And now at almpst 45 I can't get the septum repositioned and have the damage repaired because they confuse having the wrong surgery with BDD.They are fucking arseholes.
This condition is simular to the witchunts where these days they look for evidence of BDD rather than witchcraft.
A simple concept in the eyes of doctors is complex.I ask for surgery.The surgeon does a different proceedure like I order a gass of white wine and get a glass of red.
BDD would be dissatisfaction with what was ordered they order red wine but are not happy with the red wine.But if someone orders red wine and gets white wine then that is an obvious reason for dissatisfaction.Idoits.
Thanx 4 ur video.My husband turned up to be a bdd sufferer. I knew he was special when we met, but when we fell in love he was so handsome. That many women used flirt with him. His pictures of that time are really beautiful. Anyway only later on I read somwhere that the serotonin that the brain releases when you fall in love has that effect. So the cure for bdd is 'love'. Anyway I wish we knew that at the time, as after 20 years he went very low many times, but we are still together. I love him
I'm still struggling with bdd for the past 10 years. No one really understands or they think I'm just plain crazy:/ And what makes it worse my bf constantly talks about his ex, who is a model. :( No meds help much and been to plenty of psychiatrist, never really made a difference.FML...
I know it's hard and some people don't seen to understand a DISORDER. I think you have to tell yourself that if anything you will live to overcome and to be an example. I suffered from depression since JHS and I had to convince myself that I need to live to be an example, and to prove to myself that I can do this. Just believe that it won't be forever and it'll give you a little more hope. NOTHING is forever.
there is nothing wrong with your eyes...but if you think there is, then why not use a conceler?.....it might make you feel better even though you dont need it....
I would also add that bodybuilding can become a problem too !
you pack on muscle and feel better ... but muscle is easlily lost and depression can set in , thoughts of " oh man , i can be seen like this " come back HARD and its easy to hide away again ... or , get back to the gym and train hard and regain muscle .
I reccomend the gym to you jason , it is the cheapest solution around .. you will gain respect for yourself from others AND yourself .. and be HAPPIER , maybe . Cheers
Ok , i have had what you have .. nearly rid , but still not 100% . Im not ill and pretty happy , but i find flaws that i feel almost ruin me being "normal " .
I was skinny til around 4-5 years ago , hated my ears and nose .. so i pumped up around 3 stone muscle ... and , i still dont like my ears and nose !!
If my nose was smaller and ears slightly less sticky out id be happier much .
Also people say im chunky/ muscly at 5"7 and 185 pounds , but i feel small !! .. surgery is the way maybe
I also have BDD, except I'm actually objectively knowing that I am not hot enough. I am about 6/10 in face, but to be attractive to females in the 7-10/10 range which I go for I have to be hotter in the face. This is impossible to fix and I just can't accept myself and can't accept lowering standards. Because of this I will kill myself within 2 years, possibly by slitting my jugular and bleeding to death, because nothing could happen that would make my face attractive.
This is another example of a person that the public percieves as attractive but suffers from this horrific disorder. I completely relate, I am Cheyenne, from the Dr. Phil Body Dysmorphia videos, I'm sure you've seen them and I've recieved constant negative feed back after being on the show. Only the people who truly know me and people who also suffer from it seem to be able to comprehend how real and serious it is.
As a teen I looked in the mirror so many time a day that I literally could see the changes such as bloat from my period or expanded waist from eating throughout the day almost as they happened. Now I'm 38and still look and self-criticize several times a day. It is absolutely ridiculous, but I can't help it. Everyone, especially my family has always thought I was vain as well. This of course as you stated, is completely wrong, and exactly the opposite of the truth.
I can relate to everything you say. You must see an extremely distorted image in the mirror. Don't you just wish you could see yourself the way we see you?
I'm still trying to alter my perception. I'm 22 now so I think I've got enough time to get my life back on track. I have seen myself 'correctly' now and know that I'm actually a normal looking handsome chap and not some beady eyed demented twisted old freak!!
Love and respect. You can push through to the other side my friend.
i have had bdd for the past 3 years. I use to have confidence and a lot of friends. now i have turned socially awkward and i cope with my bdd by using drugs, mostly opiates and benzos. i was sent to a inpatient treatment center about a year ago. they made me take a series of test and the test came back saying i had psychosis. the first time i actually saw myself bad was when i smoked a lot of marijuana and had a bad trip. ever since then i have had bad anxiety and paranoia.
For all those who say they "have" BDD, be careful that you don't mistake the disorder with low self esteem. Poor body image literally reflects itself in the mirror. Are you truly seeing something that isn't there? Or do you just dislike what really IS there?
@BrittB007 you idiot you know nothing about the disorder i have BDD and i was diagnosed with it by a professional so just shutup you have no idea what its like and if you did then you would never be able to handle it.
Sorry juliedamato-- I was speaking to the hundreds of people who convince themselves that they have a particular "illness" or "disorder" when their symptoms are really just manifestations of anxiety. There are too many cases in which people run to their doctor's begging to be medicated for an emotional issue mistaken as an illness.
I wasn't speaking to you directly. Didn't mean to offend you.
hi jason thanks for this it helped me, i suffer from BDD, and i was thinking of doing a video on my illness but im unsure its very hard to talk about people can be so judgmental!
Oh my, Jason. I am extremely sorry for what you are going through. I am sure you have heard this millions of time, but you are a very good-looking guy, and I see absolutely no flaws in your appearance. You are extremely handsome, and I hope that some day you can see that in yourself. Good luck in your quest to recover; I am thinking of you! God bless. -Anna
I think you're freakin' sexy!!
iRgothix 1 day ago
whenever someone tells me I'm beautiful I get annoyed because I automatically think they know I'm ugly and they just try to make me feel better or sometimes if A lot of people say it then I think they're making fun of me. I cant even go out to check the mail without putting at least concealer on..it sucks ALWAYS having to wear make up..:'( and I look at all these other girls and just compare myself to them and I feel like an alien cuz they're all pretty and normal and I'm not. IDK what to do :'(
melodayyy 4 days ago
i am happy that you are able to manage your situation.
blueheart080986 5 days ago
There is no such "disorder."
jkovert 1 week ago
@jkovert Yes there is
MultiSnakeman 1 week ago
I absolutely hate when people tell me how thin or how pretty I am. I almost wish they would just agree with me. I can see it with my own very small eyes, I can see my huge nose, my square face, my too small lips, my weird chin, hideous eyebrows. I get panic attacks every single day and my parents think I'm just trying to get attention. I just want it to go away. I feel trapped as well. I check my face every day, too.
bonezillion 1 week ago
analysing how beautiful you are, i give you 8.9/10.usually people who are smart think that they are not beautyful !
ssbkharpreet 1 week ago
you're a good looking guy dude, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with you.
commentersareidiots1 2 weeks ago
As a matter of interest, what aspect of your appearance do you think is ugly? Mine is my skin, especially the left half of my face.
mango2005 1 month ago
I used to think I had BDD but now I realise I'm actually ugly. Ironically I think I used to have BDD as a teenager and that this led me to behaviour that made me ugly. I spent thousands of a skin bleaching/lightening cream and the doctor has told me I have hypopigmentation. This makes my face very sensitive to the skin ,so my face has become leathery from sun damage as a result of attempting sun tanning., You on the other hand are extremely goodlooking. Be careful not to repeat my mistakes.
mango2005 1 month ago
I have BDD but when I tell my family they tell
Me to shut up cause I am
Annoying them and I asked my mom for therapy and she said she's not spending a penny on me cause I'm vain. I told a
Few of my friends but they didn't seem to understand or care, so I have no idea how to be cured of this or how to stop it from getting worse.
ChocolateFTW1 1 month ago
Wow Jason! I totally understand what your saying in this video! You look completeley normal to good-looking........ I mean your cute, and have nothing to worry about..... just keep up with your therapy and meds always knowing that what your doing its bcz there´s somed malfunction in your brain, that you will recover from this. It has nothing to do with your nose or lips or hair.... etc. You look perfectly fine!
ThePaoreynafarje 1 month ago
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If there is an actual flaw there - eg Really deformed nose or very ovally egg shaped head and face... What does a therapist/counsellor say? Will they convince the patient into believing its not there or will they be honest with them?
musicmatterstome105 1 month ago
Your a cutie :)
microphone53 1 month ago
OMG your so Cute, your HOT. I'm glad you did not kill yourself, you have so much to live for.
AjSlutboi 1 month ago
I have all the mental symptoms but I am ugly, my face is so deformed, fml it's just me, I wouldn't feel so depressed if it wasn't for these fucking genes
IAMZAKARY 1 month ago
that behavior cause depression and anxiety
it's not pleasant at all, and to call it hiding is just ridiculous....
Verification11 1 month ago
@Verification11 Your arguments aren't even related to what i'm saying, you just keep repeating the same handful of cliches.... you have no valid arguments because you are fundamentally wrong.
DrOprahVonPenishat 1 month ago
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@DrOprahVonPenishat blame it on my bad english, anyway
" I do agree it is a debilitating compulsion but it's created in ones mind to serve a purpose.... and that purpose is to protect yourself from the big, bad scary world and to preempt failure."
i agree on this, but its hard for bdd to face his fears and get treatment, not easy at it sounds.
facing deep fears can only achieved by two things (forced, or with medication)
but forcing can make major setback....
Verification11 1 month ago 3
bdd = 90% of your thinking is how to improve your looks.....
bdd = your self-worth is based on the way u look, or the way u look that day....
severe bdd = 6 - 8 hours mirror checking
mild bdd = 30min-2hours mirror checking
compulsive!!!!!!!!!!
btw maybe i was mistaken about what vain exactly means
what i meant the difference between someone who have insecurity about the way he looks and someone with BDD.
Verification11 1 month ago
when u have bdd u can't really function unless you're in a good day feeling that you look nice and normal, and you still can't fully function...
that's the difference between a vain and a bdd sufferer
Verification11 1 month ago
You can't choose how you see yourself but you sure as hell can choose how you react to what you see. You're not vain but you're a self important coward. You're afraid of life and you've developed this (very real and very dangerous) psychological condition to hide behind.
BDD is the result of your insecurity not the cause.
DrOprahVonPenishat 1 month ago
@DrOprahVonPenishat BDD is caused by childhood trauma, it's not chosen it just happens, saying that u chose to hide behind it is not true, well most people with BDD don't even have a clue about it...
and people who learn about it and get educated about there disease are the one who get better...
a vain person can cope with the fear, but a person with bdd have deep fear, it's like a phobia
a lot of people get better with meds and CBT, that alone just a indicator that this disorder is real.
Verification11 1 month ago
2-till me that ocd is not real?? will it's the same thing... a doubt thought that so overwhelming it controls your brain, it's ocd about how you look...
it might look silly to you, but someone with a severe BDD his flaw is as serious as someone who just got diagnosed with cancer, he can be depressed for a whole year cause of a tiny flaw....
now tell me thats hiding ? , who wants to live alone and feel depressed cause of a tiny scar on your face for a full year? untill something new pop up
Verification11 1 month ago
@Verification11 Cancer is a disease, BDD and OCD are psychological disorders created in your own mind. It's pathetic to even compare the two.
Tell a cancer patient that being insecure about the shape of your nose is a comparable affliction and see what response you get.
DrOprahVonPenishat 1 month ago
@DrOprahVonPenishat it's an example of how serious bdd is, i didn't say bdd is worse than cancer...
Verification11 1 month ago
@DrOprahVonPenishat someone who is vain can still function and his life goes on and he have priorities (job, degree, carrer), someone with BDD he's priories is his looks he can't help it... he knows it's silly and he knows it's not rational but his mind is forcing him to do so.... it's compulsive!
Verification11 1 month ago
@Verification11 I never said he was vain, i said he was a coward. BDD is the excuse he has created for himself to not get a job, career etc.... not the cause.
I do agree it is a debilitating compulsion but it's created in ones mind to serve a purpose.... and that purpose is to protect yourself from the big, bad scary world and to preempt failure.
DrOprahVonPenishat 1 month ago
@DrOprahVonPenishat well that's what he did, he's getting treatment now and his life is going well...
it's a childhood trauma caused by (rape, bullying...etc..), those things can have major effect on your brain esp after you hit puberty and you will develop deep fears and phobias.
it's easy for you to sit behind a computer and accuse him of cowardness, while u never suffered from such a thing.
Verification11 1 month ago
@DrOprahVonPenishat Actually OCD may be caused by genetic factors and in some patients, strep throat: Pediatric Auto-immune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal (PANDAS). Neither are psychological in derivation. There is also evidence that BDD in some patients maybe caused by hypothyroidism which is a biological not a psychological illness.
sophizzy 1 month ago
@sophizzy Whatever you need to tell yourself.
DrOprahVonPenishat 1 month ago
@DrOprahVonPenishat I'm not telling myself anything; this is academic research based on science. You need to do some fact checking before you come on here spouting your lazy pop 'psychology'.
sophizzy 1 month ago in playlist More videos from BladedLuffy
I have a really good friend with BDD and I love him so much cant fathom my life without him and I want to help in any way I can but I dont know how to do it better then I'm already am.so can you tell me how to help him better?
laylaraucoin 1 month ago
I know what you go through m8. Here in Brazil there's no much knowledge about BDD, psychiatrists and psychologists aren't prepared to deal with the illness, they simply treat them as a cronic depresion and my psychologist keeps saying that I have too much psychosis, she wants me to believe the opposite, that I'm not a disgrace, that I'm a good-looking guy ready to have a quiet and nice life. Bullshit!!! That's why I hate psychiatrists, especially therapists with their theories...
henrikk28 2 months ago
Get you thyroid tested: the number of people online who have had BDD and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is too much of a coincidence. If you have and underactive thyroid you can be prescribed thyroxine and you can be cured; you won't have to waste time with psychologists and meds that never work. You should go to your GP and say you want a thyroid test; I had it and I'm cured now.
sophizzy 2 months ago
@sophizzy really ?
Verification11 1 month ago
@Verification11 Yep, BDD anxiety and hypothyrodism (underactive thyroid); look it up.
sophizzy 1 month ago
@sophizzy but i have good metabolism!
Verification11 1 month ago
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@Verification11 what was your symptoms that indicated u have hypothyrodism (underactive thyroid)?
Verification11 1 month ago
@Verification11 Get your thyroid checked anyway. I had symptoms of anxiety with BDD and I had general blood work done after I had glandular fever and didn't recover properly. I was absolutely shocked when they told me I had and underactive thyroid because my symptoms were so unusual.
sophizzy 1 month ago
@sophizzy i will, thank you.
Verification11 1 month ago
I like the way you look
1134gh 3 months ago
I know this has no effect on a BDDer (have it myself) but damn your hot!
22JaneDoe 3 months ago 2
I know it's "too easy",but I can assure you,you are just fine the way you are,nothing is wrong.I wish you the best that you will see this one day.I can understand you because I have a similar problem which is getting better, when people complimented me I thought they were all joking,but I still fear their opinion when I am in a crowded place.People don't understand how horrible it is to not be able to see what all the others see.
AZZGIRL87 3 months ago
It is really tough to live with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Most people generally think its just an extreme vanity problem, but jeeeeesh. I if could stop thinking like i do for one minute i would be in a beautiful place.
Good luck dear <3
shelly123Triqueze 3 months ago
This is quite an old post but I'm still getting comments even after I've explained better to BladeLuffy and he understands what I mean better. So on behalf of the new commenter's who think I'm not a very caring person -When I said go and die I mean the psychiatrist will cause it with the drugs.I'm saying I know that there is better way to overcome problems with obsessive thoughts and perception but its not easy its as hard as dealing with drug addition.There isn't any easy way to deal with it.
EIKLURAM 4 months ago
You obviously haven't read my other comments.You need to get up to speed mate.I don't have to explain myself to you.
EIKLURAM 4 months ago
How are you now? Good luck :)
waksibra 5 months ago
I'm think I had bdd. I obsess with a little flaw I see, most times I avoid mirrors and when I feel ugly I would hide in my house and don't want to be seen. Which is funny because alot of people think I'm pretty but there's days I don't wanna get outta bed at all cuz I feel ugly :(
pinkcloud808 5 months ago
@pinkcloud808 Yeah I feel the same way dude. It's not a good place to be. All we can do is stick with our emotions
musicmatterstome105 5 months ago
@pinkcloud808 I have the same thing:)..it is not exactly BDD,but please find someone to talk too before it gets worse with aging.
AZZGIRL87 3 months ago
@pinkcloud808 awww I feel for you, I cant leave the houses without makeup on :( If I have to, I get so anxious. It sucks.
markanddana 2 months ago
Jason - it is hard to understand that someone so good looking has BDD. But, my son has the same thing and he is very handsome as well. My son doesn't think he has a psychological problem, he thinks if he could only get surgery on his nose he would be better. How did you understand you had a problem and needed help? We cannot get our son to get help.
degaetano55 5 months ago
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haha you gotta laff at that tho guys ay! woo!!! @ eik..now, put your tampon back in (clean 1 now, cmon!), change ya nappy and stick ya dummy back in, ok. you'll be oright then i'm sure. oh but before i forget: eik..., would you kindly answer my prior question please, pleaseeee (@ eik.. 'what do you hav: b.d.d. or not b.d.d.?')!!!
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frillybilly 5 months ago
@ eik..
Re: may i ask you a Q eik.. 'what do you hav: b.d.d. or not b.d.d.?
answer please? pretty please with a dumpling on top!? :D
frillybilly 5 months ago
hahaahaha
frillybilly 5 months ago
@ eik..bla..ram: your sole private message says something along the lines of ''..your going to die.. your going to shoot me etc. ..'' - though yes eik, you are correct i am going to die although certainly not because of you, im quite sure of that, but u never know!!! ..ok, by the way my address is your address.. now: big up all the B.D.D. crew! (eik.: ''excuse me..'' - haha 8P ..by the way i have not sent any msg's to anyone!) may i ask you a Q eik.. 'what do you hav: b.d.d. or not b.d.d.?
frillybilly 5 months ago
@frillybilly I couldn't care less about your to be or not to be etc I can see from your writings that youre about as dumb as can be you dumpling brain
EIKLURAM 5 months ago
EIKLURAM ,you're a piece of shit.
antoniamiquel89 6 months ago
@antoniamiquel89 fuck off dumplin brain
EIKLURAM 5 months ago
@EIKLURAM Sorry I mean dumpling.And Lauara make sure you're seen all the evidence and know what the arguments about before throwing abusive comments at people.What makes you think you know all about BDD then?I DO KNOW ABOUT IT BECAUSE THE FUCKING ENT DEPARTMENT ARSEHOLES MR PATAL AND MR PETER DEKKER KEEP WRING THIS SHIT ABOUT ME HAVING IT WHIH IS TOTAL FUCKING SHIT O.K And your version of Paraniod isn't too great. IT'S A NO FROM ME.
EIKLURAM 5 months ago
EIKLURAM - GO F**K YOURSELF YOU WAN**R, UTTER COMPLETE SHIT TALKING ('KNOW IT ALL') W**KER... NOW, YOU PLEASE GO FUCK OFF AND DIE; PREFERABLY IN YOUR OWN P*SS AND SH*T, JUST LIKE A SAD UGLY B**TARD WHICH YOU REALLY HAVE BECOME. CHEERS! :D
frillybilly 6 months ago
@frillybilly EXCUSE ME I THINK YOU'RE THE SHIT YOU KNOW FUCK ALL LET ME KNOW YOURADDRESS I'M GOING KICK YOUR FUCKING FACE IN YOU MORON.
EIKLURAM 5 months ago
@frillybilly fuck off dumplin brain
EIKLURAM 5 months ago
@frillybilly fuck off dumplin brain
EIKLURAM 5 months ago
@frillybilly It's not my fault you're mentally retarded is it?
EIKLURAM 5 months ago
Some people don't understand my comments because they have never overcome obsessional thoughts.And I shouldn't be angry at them when they send abusive messages to me.I should feel pity for their lack of intelligence.
EIKLURAM 5 months ago
BDD visuals are just a reminder of a bad, complicated past. Figure them out, you look good, dont worry.
mlghackerifyme 6 months ago 2
@mlghackerifyme BDD'ers usually try to re-gain a low self-esteem with thinking that being attractive is a way-to-do-it/power/overcoming. But the world is more enrich-ing than just being attractive , for every person, so, try to find that.
-Forget about revenge, because revengefull living; turns to living-to-prove.
-BDD'ers step to the mirror with negativity, BUT, its not BDD itself, its the symptom from depression that ALSO moved in the mirror.<<< think about this :)
mlghackerifyme 4 months ago
Wait, when you watch this video, do you see what you see in the mirror or different?
saragirl971 6 months ago
Thank you for your precious comments and the great effort. I believe your family loves you a lot and they will help you get out of it or handle it better...
nuschin55 6 months ago
Thanks for doing this. Its really good to get this information out there. The biggest problem I find is that its so easy to misunderstand bdd. A lot of people dont realize how bad it really is. I suffer with insane bdd myself, but Im afraid to tell people because I worry that they would misunderstand, its so easy to do. I know how much guts it must have taken to stick yourself up here and talk about this stuff. I hope a lot of people see this, with and without bdd, it will be very helpful.
chronicreptile 7 months ago
@chronicreptile No you're missing the point.I know exactly what it is but,it's because you are so convinced that I don't understand and tell me what you've just said is the reason why you still have it.You have to feel the mental discomfort as if you were withdrawing from drug addiction.There is no such thing as can't.
EIKLURAM 7 months ago
i feel u man
peace15424 7 months ago
hey, I really like you. Your words struck me as very honest and kind. I'm actually a sufferer of BDD myself, although I have never been medically termed that way. I know I've suffered from self-hating since i was 14. I suffered from bullimia for about 7 years, and although I have gone past that, I'm still extremely critical of my facial features. I would often think that my eyes are wonky, although they are not. Then there are bouts of moment where I think my legs are limping, and I walk funny.
electropanda 7 months ago
I've had BDD for about 3 or 4 years. I'm on a lot of medication, too. It's absolute hell. However, I do think you're quite attractive. I know you won't believe me. With BDD, I don't believe people when people tell me, but, it's true for you. :)
I know how hard it is (believe me, I know) but one thing that helps me is knowing that there are other people with the same problem that understand.
brownteal21 7 months ago
Jason, thanks so much for posting this. It's very honest and open of you and you're definitely providing hope for many people!
Rebecca81771 7 months ago
Hi. You may not even care for me saying this but I wholeheartedly think you're handsome.
mysticblue436 7 months ago
Kudos to you for being so honest and putting yourself out there, which BDD that's an extremely hard thing to do.
AstralShayde 8 months ago
@AstralShayde *with BDD
AstralShayde 8 months ago
My friend is a replica of you (his face looks like yours). But he's happy. It's a hard mental disorder. Good luck
DarkNorthfear 8 months ago
I admit I'm imature because I'm telling you the truth about the fate you're choosing by continuing with the path you're taking ie accepting you have BDD and taking the meds and seeing the Psychiatrist who you beleive can help.The alternative is face the mirror where you look like a corpse.I don't know which is worse? if you come off the drugs thats O.K but if you don't you could be wasted by the condition.I get angry as well at people who tell me stuff.One should have the innate knowledge
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
@EIKLURAM
I'm sorry I'm just doing rele well with the treatment I'm having, I'm more upbeat, I'm working full tym and am seeing things better, did u have bdd? Sorry again
BladedLuffy 8 months ago
@BladedLuffy Hi, you have nothing to be sorry for.I wasn't diagnosed with BDD but they seem to think I have it now and I know I don't but recognise the symptoms I had before.I've had experience with mental health issues having taken the type of medication you have been prescribed.There is something I've always disliked about mental health Some patients follow the mind set of the psychiatrist like this girl who had BDD and later was undiagnosed .She thinks I'm an internet troll.I disagree.
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
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I was correct to tell you that you're an idiot- you are and I really hope because you think I'm so full of shit and know fuck all despite a university education and over 40 years life experience You listen to the psychiatist and you go and fucking die.
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
@EIKLURAM
I never said you were an idiot or that you didn't know anything about bdd I just said dnt catagorise people you dnt know and tell people what to do ect as we all have thoughts of our own, however you seem to rather immature to be hoping someone dies over a little argument on the Internet
BladedLuffy 8 months ago 6
Also don't be taken in by the short term medication which is enough time to become dependant.O.K some people can come off them but not everyone,and that helps fund the industry.With this pathetic illness that saves the NHS billions in plastic surgery.It is normal to haulucinate as some of us know the effects of drugs such as LSD and that there is a difference between reality and fantasy.
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
I think the guy has the right to suffer Body Dismorthia.He obviously defends his condition holding onto it as if it were a lifeline.He will attack anyone who is a threat to his beloved condition.
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
@EIKLURAM
Don't judge people ok and I just get defensive when call me ignorant and tell me to grow up when I have done nothing to piss you off, I dnt hang on to bdd as a lifeline and dnt you dare say that bdd is a beloved condition to me ok, so just go away you know nothing, bye
BladedLuffy 8 months ago
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You have BDD and can I tell you are a very ignorant boy and need to grow up.Is it a good idea to fuck up your nervous system because you can't grow up in your thinking?
There are real cases of Ugly people who have real pysical issues.What is your fucking problem go to church you idiot.
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
@EIKLURAM listen its a lot more complicated from that. I have the same problem, people tell me all the time that i am a very good looking guy without me saying anything to them about my problem, but when you see yourself you dont see what they see, and then you question yourself about how you really look and your confidence drops and you feel like youre not good enough. You feel like when you walk out of the house you feel like all the defaults on yourself are highlighted like words on paper
Elbank37 8 months ago
@Elbank37 You don't need to educate me on Body Dismorphia,I've experienced all this so I know how ridiculous it is and the medication will only serve to reinforce it. as well as the long term damage to the nervous system.The guy needs to let go of what he thinks he looks like.It don't matter.There are people who really have defects because of bad plastic surgery that ignorant people dismiss as BDD refusing surgery.
This guy keeps the psychiatrist and the pharmaceutical industry in buisness.
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
@EIKLURAM You obviously dont understand dismorphia. You cant just 'let go', if you could it wouldnt be a problem would it. Its like a phobia, I cant just 'get over it' and pick up a tatantula.
chronicreptile 7 months ago
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@chronicreptile No you're missing the point.I know exactly what it is but,it's because you are so convinced that I don't understand bdd and tell me what you've just said is the reason why you still have it.You have to feel the mental discomfort as if you were withdrawing from drug addiction.There is no such thing as can't.If I don't understand BDD then why do doctors think I have this condition?I know I don't because I've told you how to deal with obsessions.Some people just don't get me.
EIKLURAM 6 months ago
@EIKLURAM
Don't talk about me as if you know me ok you Pratt
BladedLuffy 8 months ago
@BladedLuffy I don't need to know you.It's obvious you are suffering from Body Dismorphia.And you know that you're delusional.You need to accept yourself and forget what you think you look like.Just dissmiss any ideas you have that you have any defects.The medication will ruin your life.What does it matter what you look like anyway?Who cares what you look like?Do you really care about yourself that much that you should be free from any defects?
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
@EIKLURAM
I don't want to have no defects I just dnt want to look like a corpse like I see
BladedLuffy 8 months ago
@BladedLuffy I understand I've had this myself when I was about your age,and I just had to accept that it don't matter. The easy way is to not care so if you look like a corpse that'S fine no problem.However you think you look, however ugly it's fine.You think you look ugly check the mirror to confirm that and you see what you imagine and that's O.K
EIKLURAM 8 months ago
@EIKLURAM
Just because of the experience you've had don't go around thinking u know how other people think and react, you know nothing about me so dnt go around pretending you do cause it'll piss people with true bdd off, the tablets I'm on help me out atm, I won't stay on them long term they just help atm and I have never thought of plastic surgery. And also I'm not religious so I won't go to church ok
BladedLuffy 8 months ago
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Just go away ok
BladedLuffy 8 months ago 9
@BladedLuffy Don't listen man. It's your choice, and I know how you feel. I have Muscle Dysmorphia (which is different I know) and I'm suspecting I have BDD. I have most of the symptoms, especially with my ugly looks in the mirror I can tell. But if you wanna stay on the medication and it helps, it's your choice and I say you go for it don't listen to some angry dude on the internet. [:
FernandoMendoza775 8 months ago
@BladedLuffy so sorry theres ppl out there are so horrible! i know all your going through and really admire your courage to talk about it x ;)
LAURAM0822 5 months ago
@EIKLURAM You don't understand what the problem Is.He can at one time look at himself and see something normal and the next hour or next day look and see something revolting.He really sees It , he doesn't see what you see In this video.He's thrown In a constant vicious cycle of looking kind of normal or looking hideous.If you're In a cycle like that , you can never find peace because you never get any stability. The only solution Is too cut off the mirror completely and fight It as a free man.
reprovo 6 months ago
@EIKLURAM how dare you! menral illness look it up! arsehole!
LAURAM0822 5 months ago
@EIKLURAM you fucking stupid wanker, i have bdd and its horrible, gtfo his videos i hope u get it and feel the shit everyday dick head
beechface1 5 months ago
@EIKLURAM was this a joke? haha wow.... what the hell
itsVERYeri 5 months ago
@EIKLURAM Out of curiosity... what do you get out of being here... and commenting this negative stuff here? Are you able to answer that without starting with insults and shit?
MrAndrey1101 4 months ago
@harobmx123 like I care what u say, 1 person out of the hundreds who I speak to every week, if ur gonna be an asshole then go away stop clogging up my comments, bye
BladedLuffy 9 months ago
@harobmx123 wow you must really feel tough insulting people through your computer, I'd like to see you suffer from things like me and the hundreds of people have to deal with, yet again congrats for being so damn mature
BladedLuffy 9 months ago
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ive had B.D.D since i was 13 and ive also been saveing money since then for surgerys i want , ive also in the past tried to commit suicide twice ,i just wanted to thank you for putting your voice out here and telling people there not alone
destiney400 9 months ago
Has anyone understood what I wrote ?Can someone explain how an actual physical defect can be unoticed?And the person told they are dismorphic?If there is a genuine physical problem then they are not imagining it and they should not be refused plastic surgery.If someone has damage done to them then if the defect was not present bofore the damage then what right do people have to tell them they are dilusional with possible BDD. A lot of psycho students use this con as a way of fucking people up
EIKLURAM 9 months ago
i'm doing a project on BDD and this video was really enlightening and helpful. You're awesome :D
airinconkey 9 months ago
This breaks my heart because you are really cute and look totally flawless to me.
pennydesouza 9 months ago
I hate being American-Asian and BDD happens to affect me. I'm not short or scrawny, but I get so much shit about it. I'm actually tall and athletic, but everyday I keep training because I feel inadequate. Also false stereotypes about penis size and etc. hurt a lot. Everyday I get the jokes that I'm yellow, buck teeth, small eyed, and etc... I don't have those qualities.
I stop going out that often and I avoid people.
I get treated like a second class citizen.
I hope you feel better dude.
michwng 9 months ago
I know my situation isn't the same as yours I would never suggest surgery for you as I beleive you are a genuine sufferer and wish that you could see that you will not always think you look O.K but it's not really true as its a reflection of your low self esteem and will usually correct itself when your not so self critical I'D TELL YOU IF YOU HAD ANY DEFECT HONESTLY I can see but I'm relating my situation to people who had surgery and get mistaken for BDD.I have a genuine physical problem.
EIKLURAM 9 months ago
My example of using wine where a person in my situation orders a glass of white wine and gets a glass of red wine ,but a person who orders a glass of red wine and gets a glass of red wine but is not happy with the red wine is like BDD But the witchunters don't measure the quality of surgery they don't examine the means they only look at the end result which is dissatisfaction equils BDD.They are pathetic and one day I think someone will regret their manipulation of people which destroys lives.
EIKLURAM 9 months ago
You look simular to the way I used to look.And there is absolutelly nothing that I can see that I would be unhappy with.I had my nose kicked when I was 31 which created a bump on it.Two years later I payed a surgeon to remove the bump.But they also repositioned the septum and made my nostrils larger I didn't ask them to do that.And now at almpst 45 I can't get the septum repositioned and have the damage repaired because they confuse having the wrong surgery with BDD.They are fucking arseholes.
EIKLURAM 9 months ago
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This condition is simular to the witchunts where these days they look for evidence of BDD rather than witchcraft.
A simple concept in the eyes of doctors is complex.I ask for surgery.The surgeon does a different proceedure like I order a gass of white wine and get a glass of red.
BDD would be dissatisfaction with what was ordered they order red wine but are not happy with the red wine.But if someone orders red wine and gets white wine then that is an obvious reason for dissatisfaction.Idoits.
EIKLURAM 9 months ago
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EIKLURAM 9 months ago
Thanx 4 ur video.My husband turned up to be a bdd sufferer. I knew he was special when we met, but when we fell in love he was so handsome. That many women used flirt with him. His pictures of that time are really beautiful. Anyway only later on I read somwhere that the serotonin that the brain releases when you fall in love has that effect. So the cure for bdd is 'love'. Anyway I wish we knew that at the time, as after 20 years he went very low many times, but we are still together. I love him
latinisima4 10 months ago
I'm still struggling with bdd for the past 10 years. No one really understands or they think I'm just plain crazy:/ And what makes it worse my bf constantly talks about his ex, who is a model. :( No meds help much and been to plenty of psychiatrist, never really made a difference.FML...
AmaliaxMalia 10 months ago
I know it's hard and some people don't seen to understand a DISORDER. I think you have to tell yourself that if anything you will live to overcome and to be an example. I suffered from depression since JHS and I had to convince myself that I need to live to be an example, and to prove to myself that I can do this. Just believe that it won't be forever and it'll give you a little more hope. NOTHING is forever.
LDC4Life 10 months ago
gotta find yourself a new focus man (sport, hobby, girlfriend,etc).
elnino559 10 months ago
there is nothing wrong with your eyes...but if you think there is, then why not use a conceler?.....it might make you feel better even though you dont need it....
alfiedog82 10 months ago
Thanks for doing this video, dude. I'm suffering with BDD too and it's horrible :(
BlueZephyrTG 11 months ago
I don't understand why all of the videos about BDD are from Britain. It must be a problem everywhere.
cwbellor 11 months ago
I would also add that bodybuilding can become a problem too !
you pack on muscle and feel better ... but muscle is easlily lost and depression can set in , thoughts of " oh man , i can be seen like this " come back HARD and its easy to hide away again ... or , get back to the gym and train hard and regain muscle .
I reccomend the gym to you jason , it is the cheapest solution around .. you will gain respect for yourself from others AND yourself .. and be HAPPIER , maybe . Cheers
Python4s 11 months ago
Ok , i have had what you have .. nearly rid , but still not 100% . Im not ill and pretty happy , but i find flaws that i feel almost ruin me being "normal " .
I was skinny til around 4-5 years ago , hated my ears and nose .. so i pumped up around 3 stone muscle ... and , i still dont like my ears and nose !!
If my nose was smaller and ears slightly less sticky out id be happier much .
Also people say im chunky/ muscly at 5"7 and 185 pounds , but i feel small !! .. surgery is the way maybe
Python4s 11 months ago
I also have BDD, except I'm actually objectively knowing that I am not hot enough. I am about 6/10 in face, but to be attractive to females in the 7-10/10 range which I go for I have to be hotter in the face. This is impossible to fix and I just can't accept myself and can't accept lowering standards. Because of this I will kill myself within 2 years, possibly by slitting my jugular and bleeding to death, because nothing could happen that would make my face attractive.
LatestUFOSightings 11 months ago
@LatestUFOSightings try a new look (change your haircut, grow some facial hair or shave it off, guyliner, contacts...)
elnino559 10 months ago
omg you are so hot i would take your pants off and fuck you hard that would heal you :)
Dreameatertv 11 months ago
@Dreameatertv
Ummm thanks haha
BladedLuffy 11 months ago
@BladedLuffy What don't you like in your look? Considered surgery? Only way out
LatestUFOSightings 11 months ago
@Dreameatertv This comment was immature and stupid. BDD is not a laughing matter.
cubafb 11 months ago
This is another example of a person that the public percieves as attractive but suffers from this horrific disorder. I completely relate, I am Cheyenne, from the Dr. Phil Body Dysmorphia videos, I'm sure you've seen them and I've recieved constant negative feed back after being on the show. Only the people who truly know me and people who also suffer from it seem to be able to comprehend how real and serious it is.
Cheyenne21890 11 months ago
@Cheyenne21890 agreed!
raycheerchicka 11 months ago
As a teen I looked in the mirror so many time a day that I literally could see the changes such as bloat from my period or expanded waist from eating throughout the day almost as they happened. Now I'm 38and still look and self-criticize several times a day. It is absolutely ridiculous, but I can't help it. Everyone, especially my family has always thought I was vain as well. This of course as you stated, is completely wrong, and exactly the opposite of the truth.
purity4all 11 months ago
I have BDD and it sucks so much. I understand getting to the point where you feel like suicide is the only way to get some peace.
heathernicole337 1 year ago
omg ur hot ill hav u :D lol xx
lrigyrtnuocyelyah 1 year ago
I can relate to everything you say. You must see an extremely distorted image in the mirror. Don't you just wish you could see yourself the way we see you?
I'm still trying to alter my perception. I'm 22 now so I think I've got enough time to get my life back on track. I have seen myself 'correctly' now and know that I'm actually a normal looking handsome chap and not some beady eyed demented twisted old freak!!
Love and respect. You can push through to the other side my friend.
Leenos 1 year ago
I feel your pain : ( and by the way you are very cute. 100% honest
Sunnycheerios 1 year ago
Awe, I know what your feeling :/ I have it too...
nontoxicheartstrings 1 year ago
i was wondering if anyone else has drug induced bdd?
yacupyavez 1 year ago
i have had bdd for the past 3 years. I use to have confidence and a lot of friends. now i have turned socially awkward and i cope with my bdd by using drugs, mostly opiates and benzos. i was sent to a inpatient treatment center about a year ago. they made me take a series of test and the test came back saying i had psychosis. the first time i actually saw myself bad was when i smoked a lot of marijuana and had a bad trip. ever since then i have had bad anxiety and paranoia.
yacupyavez 1 year ago
For all those who say they "have" BDD, be careful that you don't mistake the disorder with low self esteem. Poor body image literally reflects itself in the mirror. Are you truly seeing something that isn't there? Or do you just dislike what really IS there?
BrittB007 1 year ago
@BrittB007
I dnt know if you were talking bowt me but I have been diagnosed with bdd by about 7 different medical personel
BladedLuffy 1 year ago
@BladedLuffy
I was speaking to everybody.
BrittB007 9 months ago
@BrittB007 you idiot you know nothing about the disorder i have BDD and i was diagnosed with it by a professional so just shutup you have no idea what its like and if you did then you would never be able to handle it.
juliedamato 9 months ago
@juliedamato
Sorry juliedamato-- I was speaking to the hundreds of people who convince themselves that they have a particular "illness" or "disorder" when their symptoms are really just manifestations of anxiety. There are too many cases in which people run to their doctor's begging to be medicated for an emotional issue mistaken as an illness.
I wasn't speaking to you directly. Didn't mean to offend you.
BrittB007 9 months ago
@BrittB007 k sorry
juliedamato 8 months ago
I suffer too, and people think I am very attractive too. I hope we get through it!
xkrissytokesx 1 year ago
hi jason thanks for this it helped me, i suffer from BDD, and i was thinking of doing a video on my illness but im unsure its very hard to talk about people can be so judgmental!
LAURAM0822 1 year ago
Well done!
I've found these videos have proved to be really therapeutic.
If you can put your image out there for the world to see,it sort of strips some power away from the BDD!
BTW,not that you'd believe it,but you are very handsome:)
jpeopolis 1 year ago
Sometimes, you don't even feel as though you look human.
SculptedThoughts 1 year ago
Thanks for this, man. I think I have BDD, so this vid means a lot. Peace, bro.
GateWorldRocky89 1 year ago
Yo man I'm starting to make vids on my bdd. Watch them and they'll prob make u feel better lol. Word
yeeeekid 1 year ago
Is this a joke? this guys cute
sunkissedboi 1 year ago 2
@sunkissedboi
Nope not a joke :(
BladedLuffy 1 year ago
@sunkissedboi you obviously don't understand BDD if you think this is a joke
elnino559 10 months ago
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sunkissedboi 1 year ago
This video is great.... and your right about the lack of knowledge about bdd and almost ALL other disorders.
youdevil6 1 year ago
Oh my, Jason. I am extremely sorry for what you are going through. I am sure you have heard this millions of time, but you are a very good-looking guy, and I see absolutely no flaws in your appearance. You are extremely handsome, and I hope that some day you can see that in yourself. Good luck in your quest to recover; I am thinking of you! God bless. -Anna
annafreedmanmusic 1 year ago
I think I have bdd and nobody understands me
tobymacfangirl 1 year ago