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what is body dysmorphic disorder?

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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 2

how to remove body dysmorphic disorder?

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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 3

how is body dysmorphic disorder treated?

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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.

Question 4

i think i may have body dysmorphic disorder?

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What makes you think: that you have this?  What do you think is distorted in your view of your physical self?  Is it about weight or a particular feature?  All of these questions can help you figure it out.  Talking with someone is the first step.  If you are thinking about any sort of cosmetic surgery, I would postpone it until you have a better handle on this.

Question 5

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 6

how to tell if this is body dysmorphic disorder?

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Excessive concern: If you are preoccupied with a defect in your appearance (imagined or slight), and this causes impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning, you might be diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. That is, unless your preoccupation is better explained by another mental disorder. Make an appointment with a mental health professional (e.g., psychiatrist or psychologist).

Question 7

what to do to get past body dysmorphic disorder?

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Therapy & practice: If you are preoccupied with a defect in your appearance (imagined or slight), and this causes impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning, you can get past it with psychotherapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy). Please call a psychologist or psychiatrist to make an appointment. Practicing new ways of thinking will help you to stop upsetting yourself.

Question 8

are the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder bad?

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Yes: Yes, they can be very disstressfull and often lead to depression if untreated.

Question 9

is there anyway to cure body dysmorphic disorder?

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"Cure" : There is no "cure" per say, but there is certainly treatment for body dysmorphia. You may want to seek a therapist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders or specifically body dysmporphia... Cognitive behavioral therapy works well. Best wishes!

Question 10

what worsens symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder?

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Anxiety: In general bdd is an adaptation to anxiety, a a very distressing adaptation. In consequence, situations that will normally increase anxiety (uncertainty about oneself, one's performance, future, etc.) will tend to increase the symptoms. Though bdd is tough to treat directly, measures that improve well-being and sense of self in general can greatly attenuate the symptoms.

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