BDD?

[crazyfairyx]

I was wondering if anyone here has body dysmorphic disorder? I'm kinda worried that maybe I do a bit. Some people think I'm fairly attractive, and I don't see it at all, sometimes I feel good about myself, but very rarely. I did a test to see if you're over / under weight on a website, just cos I was bored really, and it said I'm like a 13 pounds underweight. I've always been slender, but lately I've been thinking I look a tiny bit too big on the tummy lol. Although I would never become anorexic or bullemic. I also worry about my hair, the way I look when I smile, my skin, everything. It's ridiculous.

I'm just kinda hoping someone else can relate to what I'm saying.

I feel really vulnerable admitting this, so, be gentle

Naomi x

 

[Anonymous]

theres a BBD subject in off topic..


link here:


http://www.socialphobiaworld.com/postt2970.html

 

[crazyfairyx]

Thanks

 

[crazyfairyx]

I'm not sure if I have BDD, but I definately have very low self esteem at least. *sigh* I know I should try and get some counselling or something, and try and figure out what's actually wrong with me, but I just never actually get 'round to it.

 

[oohsweetkandi]

I have BDD.

 

[Waybuloo]

I'm not sure if I have BDD, but I definately have very low self esteem at least. *sigh* I know I should try and get some counselling or something, and try and figure out what's actually wrong with me, but I just never actually get 'round to it.

Most people are insecure about something physically but if it is on your mind a lot and a cause for low self esteem then i would worry about it. You don't sound as bad as me though i am constantly thinking about the thing that upsets me. Yea the more i tell myself i'm too busy to get round to figuring it out the more i dwell on the insecure feelings. When i do get around to it i jsut over analyse it but it doesn't get rid of my feelings. I think for me the only way to overcome it is to get some sort of face lift when i save up in the future.

BTW i've seen ur pic and u've got nothing to worry about, u've got a very very good figure and pretty face. counselling i would definitely try. Even if it hasn't solved my problems, the therapists have challenged my thoughts that my 'bad' physical aspects determine my attractiveness as a person.

 

[BlauweEngel]

In my experience, there are many people who thinks I am very attractive and there are also just as many who thinks I am very unattractive. I guess attractiveness is dependent on taste. Maybe you are not your own type? Like you don't find people who look like you to be attractive?

 

[market.garden]

I'm not sure if I have BDD, but I definately have very low self esteem at least. *sigh* I know I should try and get some counselling or something, and try and figure out what's actually wrong with me, but I just never actually get 'round to it.

I think I'm the same. Hard to tell if its more of a psychological thing or a deep rooted low self esteem.

 

[Flowers-Of-Bloom]

I don't have BDD, but I have fairly low self-esteem when it comes to physical appearance.
Often wonder *why* did I have to be born to look like this? There's even times when I've considered plastic surgery.

 

[Redzer]

dont see how that has anything to do with BDD??? Sounds like ur just insecure about your looks...

 

[PunkRotten]

BDD causes extreme obsession with your appearance. Look at Michael Jackson, if you are willing to do plastic surgery like him then you may have BDD.

BDD isnt simply just being insecure and wanting to lose/gain weight or wanting something different on your body. Its much more extreme.

 

[SnowWolf]

I've been diagnosed with BDD. I could make a list of every tiny feature of my face and body and tell you what's wrong with it, I hate myself when I look in the mirror so I don't see how anyone else could feel differently. I can take dozens of photos of myself and maybe send one or two that I can tolerate other people seeing to a friend, and they often respond positively, but I tell myself that doesn't count because they didn't see the other 20.

I wish I could afford plastic surgery but at the same time I'm almost glad I can't, because I feel I'd go overboard or become paranoid about my looks for a whole different reason - that people could tell that I've had work done.