The messages that run through your mind determine how you feel and what you do. Every time you feel anxious, discouraged, or self-conscious about your looks, it’s the result of negative thinking. Our thoughts aren’t always trustworthy. The fact that negative thoughts about your appearance often come into your mind doesn’t mean that they are […]
How do I Know if I Have BDD? Body Dysmorphic Disorder Test – The BDDQ
BDD is Fairly Common How Common Is BDD? Studies Have Found That BDD Occurs in Approximately . . . . 1%–2.4% of adults in the general population. 2.2%–13% of students. 13%–16% of patients who are psychiatrically hospitalized. 14%–42% of outpatients with atypical major depression. 11%–12% of outpatients with social phobia. 3%–37% (average of 17%) of […]
Hopeful – Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques to Test My Body Image Concerns
After last night’s depressing, over-tired post, today turned out to be a good day. I have been going to church again, mostly for the kids, so that they may know God and understand that somebody may have their back in the bad times, and the good ones. This has helped me through my BDD, and […]
Accept Life as it is to Overcome BDD: There is Endless Futility in Regret and Worry
There is a principle in Daoism that may very well hold the key to happiness: “All Things Change.” Today when I was in the mirror lamenting my body image concerns I found this poem. I think it speaks highly to BDD and is a lesson in the futility of regret and worry. For me, it […]