Question 1

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 2

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 3

how do you know if you have body dysmorphic disorder or really is just ugly?

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Opinion of Others: One answer to this is to see what others say about the person. If a person is convinced that something about their body is "wrong" or doesn't look right, but the people around him/her disagree, the the possibility of body dysmorphic disorder should be considered.

Question 4

can a fat person still have body dysmorphic disorder?

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

Question 5

is it possible to have body dysmorphic disorder and be actually ugly?

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Eye of the beholder: To be diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder one must be preoccupied with an imagined defect in appearance. If a slight physical anomaly is present, the person's concern is markedly excessive.  And, the preoccupation causes significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning.

Question 6

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 7

i think i have body dysmorphic disorder. how do i get tested?

Accepted Answer

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 8

need doctor's help! i have body dysmorphic disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dysmorphic Disorder: Ask your doctor for a referral to a mental health professional who specializes in treating this difficulty. Best.

Question 9

i think i have body dysmorphic disorder..for years now everytime i look in the mirror i look different like my face changes sometimes good others bad?

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Diagnosing: He there,
What you are describing does not sound like body dysmorphic disorder, as that condition  is specified with obsession about perceived flaws and feeling shame as a result. 
Consult a psychologist for assistance.

Question 10

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.

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