Maybe you are like me. You are on your 100th self-help book and you are sure this one is the one that is going to make the difference. You have once again been sold a bill of goods that you control your thoughts, and that the way to beat depression or to overcome your BDD […]
Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors in the Treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Most commonly used serotonin-reuptake inhibitors used in the treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and the average effective dosages based on clinical studies: You can read more about augmenting SSRIs in the treatment of BDD if a single agent is not effective. Generic Name Brand Name Average Dose (milligrams per day)* Citalopram Celexa 66 Escitalopram […]
Body Dysmorphic Disorder – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Exposure Worksheet
Here is the exposure worksheet I adapted from Feeling Good about the Way You Look: A Program for Overcoming Body Image Problems. I have included an example of a completed CBT exposure worksheet below as well. I hope to complete some of these exercises online over the next several weeks. If you happen upon this post feel free […]
The Best Books for Treating and Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Here is my list of the best books on the subject of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. There is other literature which focuses more on the topic of body image that I will discuss in a later post. My Favorites Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorderby Katharine Phillips, M.D. A wonderful, concise and essential book to understand the diagnosis […]
Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies for Improving Insight in Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Here are several cognitive-behavioral strategies that are described by the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy to improve insight into your BDD. Self-Monitoring I ask the individual to monitor how his BDD symptoms vary over time. Every hour he rates (0-10) how strongly he believes, for example, that his nose is too large. […]