Badbuz

B.D.D.

Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of somatoform disorder in which the sufferer becomes obsessed with an imagined flaw in his or her appearance. Those who suffer from the disorder have a distorted view of their own bodies. They may spend a great deal of time grooming themselves or even undergo repeated plastic surgeries in an attempt to “fix” the perceived flaw.

Although it is possible for those who suffer from this condition to become obsessed with almost any part of their bodies, some areas are more common than others; the skin, hair, nose and weight are particularly common.

Those with body dysmorphic disorder often seek reassurance from friends or family but are unable to believe those assurances. It is not uncommon for sufferers to become withdrawn and even stop leaving the house, due to their belief that others will mock their flaws. In extreme cases, sufferers have even attempted suicide. The condition is often linked to generalized anxiety disorder and OCD.

Ah what was the exam for?

A stigma? (i dont understand complicated words)

Dont judge me!!


Haha that sounds hilarious, the girls with the window cleaner. I AAAAAlways drink on tuesdays - why not sure! I have to ring the doctor tomorrow to get referred for the classes - so fingers crossed!
And yeh - medical cards the best thing in the world!!

Good news!! I may have found classes! I called into the Day Center today and they said theyll see me if i can get referred. SOOOOOO happy!
I was giving up hope after the doc said they mightent class it as a mental illness- but they do! Woo!!!
Sorry i took aaages to reply. was way too drunk to type lastnight!

dnt know sorry wish i could be more help im on the waiten list and i said it to the occupational therapist that i was then it was him that told me theres only 1 cbt therapist on the med card in galway and u have to be referred by ur doc so now i play the waiten game,its so stupid like only having 1 and cnt afford to go private.ur on the right track tho by bookin ur appointment and working on it.

Goin' thru the card i hope!
How long would ya say you'll be waiting on the CBT therapist? im interested!!
Id even travel for it!

In the Mater hospital yeah? would medical card cover that??

Nahhh...im used to it.... Feckin' Dubliners!
Kildare's alright dependin' on who ya know...
Yehh im originally from Limerick- used to DREAD goin out in Waterford. People were sooooooooo judgemental! I'd love to travel but id always come back here!
OOOH be proud of me! booked an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow to get counselling!

Kewl!! yeah headin there with civil defence cus were breakin up for christmas- ill be very emotional!haha yehh jackets is an SA/BDD thing. Convinced i look stupid or huge in warm ones. the time difference is about 4 years id say.. ahh you'll love civil- everyone does! Some o thhe nicest people ive ever met there! yehh i love goin out in Limerick- people are so lovely here and chat away to ya no bother! Was majorly depressed last year and decided to run away to waterford- HUGE mistake! Snobsville!

I was shy back then too. Did have a laugh though and went thru a semi-confident stage- used ta hug strangers in the street n everythang! im soooo doin an access course! to get into civil defense ya just haveta go find your nearest HQ n fill out a form n say what you want ta do with em! It is a tad social but you'll love it! its FREEZIN' here (fecker) too! Galway better not be cold this weekend! I feel nervous wearing jackets!

Oh my god you legend! Must go to UL or the VEC and find out... aye i was a messer in my second school too. If i wasnt laughing at somethin stupid or attacking one o the lads next to me i was in a coma on my desk. SA makes it KINDA hard in Civil cos i cant start conversation and screw up everything but at the same time it helps. Ive more of a social life now and feel like im doing somethin worthwhile- which is a really good feeling!

Ahh lucky - wish i could get an access course! Cant though cos im only 21 and passed maths - plus im nowhere NEAR the points requirements! What got ya kicked out before the leavin? And yehh civil defence is voluntary. Id strongly reccomend joining it! You can choose ta be mainly firefighting, paramedics, search and rescue and welfare! Its bloody brilliant! Im a natural screwup so if i can do it anyone can!

Lucky! Whatcha doin in college? I cant start til im 24. slept through school n a few leavin cert exams! yeh SA does affect it a bit. Ive more of a social life and feel great cos im actually doin something worthwhile, but at the same time i worry people dont like me or think im a joke. Always doubt my abilities - doesnt help that i cant carry the heavier hoses... I get along well with a few of em tho. Some really nice people!

i thought you were in it arlite from ur pictures.iv started college bit late cus im 24 but its nva to late really.does sa affect your civil defence work

Oh im the same! I usually avoid drinking if im depressed in any way! Nah not wotkin at the mo- in civil defence tho! How bout you?

Well the people that know kinda told me!
My friend thought he had it (he doesn't though - just low self esteem) and sent a link with symptoms to our other friend. She forwarded it to me STRAIGHT AWAY and ordered me to look at it!
I looked at the symptoms... Realised I had ALL of them - except literally maybe one or two...Makes so much sense now..
At least i know what it is now and can hopefully get treated but i dunno anywhere i can go unless its dublin and costs a bomb! I dont even think they still do that... Yeah anti-deps never worked for me either.. Sucks...
Cant drink much myself 'cus i only end up thinkin too much which is never good! How bout you? Have you told much people?

Oh I'm ALWAYS fidgeting or avoidin' eye contact. My parents don't exactly help either!
Nahh no meds for me. I have depression but it comes and goes... Was on efexor before and that done nothin' but make me put on weight. I'd say I'm mildly bipolar. I seem to have all the qualities - unless thats just SA in general... How bout you?

Haha that was so brilliant when his pants ripped! I'd say they thought they'd be performing...

Ill never leave Ireland. I dunno i just love it here! Do you plan on it?

Oh I know all about that! Been told i was weird all mah life! I never actually understood what made them think that. I TRY to be normal like! Haha you missed it - one o the twins ripped his pants! They werent allowed perform though!
Have to say Ryan Tubridy's better than Pat Kenny!

I like Dublin.... well..... used to..... Still kinna do!
I'm gettin' the blame cos I asked my friend to come out once or twice and his fiance thinks that influenced him to break up with him...
Thats irrational thinkin' if i ever hearda it!
Some of my friends know I've SA.. the rest just think I'm weird!
Think my mother secretly knows too...
Do your mates know you have it?

Its tradition to watch the Toy Show... Its part of Christmas!
Jedward are gonna be on it - cant sing but theyre great performers!!

Ahh im sure they'll give out handmade toys like paper cut into little men or paper planes or something!

Shooooosh you!
Dubliners call you a culchie - they think theyre better than everyone!
Turkeys a beautiful country. The men are quite pervy tho'!
Ahhh hate insomnia - problem with me is i dont WANT to sleep!

I'm gettin on alright. 'cept im gettin blamed for my mate and his fiance breakin' up! I actually tried convince my friend to stay with the guy but it was entirely his decision...

Ugh... Why me?!

Thats cos the media are LIARS!!!
I hate to tell you this but your precious news has been lying to you...
Well, exageratin' everything.
Limericks actually one of the friendliest places ive ever been - apart from Turkey....but thats a DIFFERENT story.....
Just a few families that hate each other, but sure its worse in Dublin!
Never been to Limeriick?! Shockin'!
It has EVERYTHING!
It was all flooded this week tho..

Hows Galway?