Question 1

can a fat person still have body dysmorphic disorder?

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Yes: An obsession with a perceived flaw does not discriminate.

Question 2

can you still have body dysmorphic disorder bdd if you eat ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bdd involves an unhealthy and excessive concern about body image and often preoccupation with a perceived physical defect. Others may see nothing wrong. These can be many physical features and not be related to being too fat or too skinny. When someone refuses to take in normal amounts of food and is overly concerned about weight specifically, that is an eating disorder and different than bdd.

Question 3

do i have body dysmorphic disorder or just fat?

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Body dysmorphic: Disorder is a very subjective experience.  You perceive a part of your anatomy as ugly or unacceptable but others do not.  Being clearly overweight is more objective.  You can see it on the scale, not just your opinion.  Please see a mental health professional to help you further with this question.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

do i have body dysmorphic disorder or am i just fat and ugly?

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BDD vs really fat: Bdd; not satisfied with your body  no matter how you look, even if everyone tell the person is really beautiful, that person still feels miserable. But if someone is really really overweight-obese and has bdd, then ......

Question 5

how can you tell if you're skinny or fat  if you have body dysmorphic disorder?

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BMI: Probably the best resource for comparing your perceptions of your weight to "reality" is the body mass index calculation. There are several sites on the web where you can put in your weight, height, etcetera and get a value for your bmi which allows you to compare yourself to others. If you are very worried about your weight and it is close to the normal range, you might have a body image problem.

Question 6

can a fmorbidly obese person have body dysmorphic disorder?

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Absolutely, but...: Bdd is an irrational, excessive preoccupation with and dislike of some aspect of your body, for example, being convinced your chin is too pointy, making you ugly, when in fact it is quite within the normal range.  A morbidly obese person might have such a preoccupation.  Dislike of the obesity itself, even if it caused great distress would not be bdd because it's reality based.

Question 7

could a person who wants a nose job always have body dysmorphic disorder?

Accepted Answer

No: Not always. Most people who desire rhinoplasty do not have bdd. It is important to determine those patients who do have this, as they are unlikely to be satisfied with any cosmetic surgery.

Question 8

what is body dysmorphic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric Illness: Body dysmorphic disorder is a psychiatric illness in the "somatoform disorder" category. People with this disorder become preoccupied with a real or perceived minor physical defect and go to extensive lengths to hide or change it. They often seek out plastic surgery and are typically unhappy with the results. Worrying about their perceived defect significantly interferes with daily functioning.

Question 9

how to remove body dysmorphic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Body dysmorphic: Disorder is excessive concern & preoccupation with a perceived body defect.  Focus on your ability to do things & be active rather than your appearance.  It can be difficult to change a rigid & fixed belief, so talk to a mental health professional to help change your inaccurate perceptions & thoughts.

Question 10

how is body dysmorphic disorder treated?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy can help to address the cognitive distortions often associated with body dystrophic disorder.  Depending on the severity of symptoms present, medications may be used, but the true resolution will come from change in the dysmorphic thinking and greater acceptance of the self. This change is best achieved in  psychotherapy.

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