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Resources: Tools to Help You Overcome Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A LITTLE SUPPORT FOR THE ROAD AHEAD

Resources for the journey.

A place to find support, something helpful to read, and voices that remind you you’re not alone.

Find supportBooks worth readingOther voices

PEOPLE & CONNECTION

Start with support.

Find a BDD specialist

The International OCD Foundation’s directory helps you look for providers who work with BDD.

Explore the IOCDF directory ↗

Connect with others

The BDD Foundation shares information about online support and ways to connect.

Visit the BDD Foundation ↗

Look closer to home

Psychology Today’s therapist directory lets you explore local options and ask about experience with BDD.

Find a therapist ↗

ON THE BOOKSHELF

Books worth reading.

These are books I’ve collected along the way. Choose what speaks to you, and take it at your own pace.

Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can also look for these titles at your local library.

Shattered Image book cover

Brian Cuban

Shattered Image

My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A personal account of living with BDD, shame, and the path toward recovery.

View book on Amazon ↗
The Broken Mirror book cover

Katharine A. Phillips, MD

The Broken Mirror

Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A closer look at BDD for readers who want to understand the condition and its treatment.

View book on Amazon ↗
Feeling Good about the Way You Look book cover

Sabine Wilhelm, PhD

Feeling Good about the Way You Look

A Program for Overcoming Body Image Problems

A structured guide to understanding body image concerns and working through them.

View book on Amazon ↗
The BDD Workbook book cover

James Claiborn & Cherlene Pedrick

The BDD Workbook

Overcome Body Dysmorphic Disorder and End Body Image Obsessions

Worksheets and exercises for reflecting on the thoughts and habits that accompany BDD.

View book on Amazon ↗
The Happiness Trap book cover

Russ Harris

The Happiness Trap

How to Stop Struggling and Start Living

A broader perspective on difficult thoughts, acceptance, and making room for a meaningful life.

View book on Amazon ↗

MORE THAN ONE STORY

Other voices. Shared experience.

Changing FacesInformation and support for people with a visible difference. ↗PsychForums: BDDA peer discussion forum. Personal accounts reflect individual experiences. ↗Beating BDDPhil’s personal blog about the daily experience of BDD. ↗
More reading from the archive

These older posts reflect the information and experiences shared at the time. Talk with your clinician about treatment decisions.

  • Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors in the Treatment of BDD
  • Augmenting a Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor for BDD
  • Inositol: An Older Article from the Archive
  • DrugRehab.com: Eating Disorders and Substance Use

Books and personal stories can be companions along the way. They are not a substitute for care from a qualified mental health professional.

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