How I got over my body dysmorphia?

How I got over my body dysmorphia?

The most common treatment plan for body dysmorphic disorder is a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be the most effective at treating BDD and antidepressant medications have also been shown to help individuals coping with this disorder.

How to help someone with body dysmorphia?

You should try to accept their feelings.

Be a good listener.

Help them seek treatment and support.

Support them in their self-help practices.

Offer practical support.

Acknowledge small wins.

Learn what triggers compulsive behaviours.

Try not to get involved into debates regarding appearance issues and encourage people to do the same.

How to tell if you have body dysmorphia?

Being extremely preoccupied with a perceived flaw in appearance that to others can’t be seen or appears minor

Strong belief that you have a defect in your appearance that makes you ugly or deformed

Belief that others take special notice of your appearance in a negative way or mock you

What is body dysmorphia actually feels like?

Body dysmorphic disorder can feel like a ‘bully in your brain’ For a person with BDD, a simple mirror in a bathroom or in their home can become a dangerous weapon, something they stand in front of to pick apart their appearance. “When you’re dealing with body dysmorphic disorder, you have a bully in your brain,” said Stern.

How to overcome body dysmorphic disorder?

Avoid Body Checking. By body checking,I mean looking in the mirror often,pinching your skin to see how much fat is there,looking for any muscle growth,etc.

Write down aspects of your body that you appreciate. Have you ever thought about the good parts of your body?

Let go of material items that make you feel “beautiful”.

Talk about it.