A member asked:

What to do to get past body dysmorphic disorder?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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.

Answered 3/17/2017

5.2k views

Thank
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get Treatment.: Psychological evaluation can determine if you have this condition. Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health disorder in which one becomes extremely focused on perceived body/ facial defects that don't actually exist. It can damage self esteem and quality of life. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for treatment.

Answered 7/19/2020

60 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Do I have body dysmorphic disorder or just fat?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How to tell if this is body dysmorphic disorder?

10 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Are the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder bad?

12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is there anyway to cure body dysmorphic disorder?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What worsens symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers