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?
What People Say Matters – Can we be Convinced of our own Delusions?
One of the hardest parts of overcoming BDD is that it is extremely hard to separate reality from my distorted self-images. Even if I know my self-image is distorted it often doesn’t make a difference. All the self-help books advise family members to avoid providing reassurance against a perceived image flaw. I understand why this is the case and it makes […]
How Family Can Help – Body Dysmorphic Disorder – A Letter From My Wife
I will wait for you. I love you. Right now you are on a journey that only you can traverse. I want to be your partner in this and try as I may. I will always be doing the wrong thing most of the time. This doesn’t mean I’ll give up. It means I will […]