If you have Body Dysmorphic Disorder should you tell your kids. We Want them to be strong and confident in who they are. How can we do this if we are afraid of who we are?
Body Dysmorphic Disorder – And The Holidays
So many people, so many parties, so much fear. So much hate and so many mirrors, so much to disguise yet there is nowhere to hide. Looking for rocks, I feel exposed, out in the open with nowhere to hide. The holiday cheer fills me with joy, yet deep inside me is this small place […]
MY BDD LOOPS – The Processes That Make My Life Suck
Tonight I have decided to sit down and take a good look at my triggers and unhealthy habit loops. I might discuss alternative options to these habit loops in more detail later, but for now I will use this as an opportunity for self-reflection. I would encourage you to do the same. What are your […]
Managing Your Thoughts
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 […]
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 […]