BDD: Treatment Expectations and Motivation

Shala Nicely shares the how to overcome the negative thought processes for those in therapy for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
For more BDD information and resources, visit bdd.iocdf.org.

[@alisonrogerson3143]

I’ve had a life of hell with this disorder. I long to experience freedom

[@annajamjam1383]

Yeah it feels like your trapped with the disorder, like there’s no way out!😖

[@jpsmithart7565]

I understand where your coming from. It’s absolutely hell!!!

[@Beexxxx]

Me to girl 💕

[@scarred10]

@@annajamjam1383 there is a way out,the way out is through .You have to be willing and committed to tolerate emorional distress while doing the therapy.Took me 28 yrs of repeated attempts at CBT and drug trials before I recovered.

[@Babeeeyxoxo]

I feel this. I’m 26 and I’ve felt this way since I was around 19- at least that’s when it got very bad but I’ve always had self-esteem issues. I don’t want to continue on my life feeling this way. It’s completely consuming me. I hate my face.

[@manon1299]

Struggling with suicidal thoughts due to bdd and I can't make it all alone please send some love 😢

[@findingmyway93]

30 I have bdd from 15 14 years of age and I love you

[@rosie6]

I was told what I’m going through is insignificant compared to others. I know it’s true but I am still suffering everyday with this. I am so tired… I hope I can be free

[@artsyfartsyme]

I hope you can get help. 💜🙏

[@Thatquietgirl888]

Don't invalidate your experience hun. I understand the struggle too too well. I swear I struggle with body dysmorphia as well. And I know.. I just got out of an anxiety and depressive episode because of this. You can get through this. And this is 100% coming from me, a person who has let mental health challenges take over their life for years and years to the point of not being able to properly hold down a job and allowing my mom to convince me to stay in her home and not become independent in ways that will help me grow. All because she's afraid of being alone. My mom has even screamed at me for telling her that I want a job. And telling me how dumb I am for wanting that.

[@Thebigbangshow7777]

I have destroyed my whole life because of this disorder

[@annajamjam1383]

I destroyed my skin because of this disorder. I kind of realize now that my skin wasn’t that bad when I thought it was horrible. Now because of too many products, I damaged my skin and am desperate to try to clear it up 😞

[@shivshambhu5914]

I have this for the past two years, earlier i didnt like my photos but was not checking into mirror all the time, or covering my head all the time now covering my head all the time when with i cannot accept myself without cap, pimples ko toh aate hi fod deta hoon god knows why this happened to me public places kewal sunder log ke dekh ke rota hoon aur bald logo ko dekh ke compare krta hoon.

[@FNorbert]

@@annajamjam1383 how are you now?

[@nukliozz]

Mine version of BDD is more related to feeling that I don’t belong in this body. I see myself in the mirror and look perfectly fine. But when I see myself in videos and photos. I am a completely different human. That's not ME! I'm like who the hell is that? I felt a lot better when exercising, but that did not help to give me the feeling of being one with my body. I still think and feel that my "soul"or whatever is within this body just is a completely different human.

[@alien-asr-1891]

Same🥲

[@Neutrino939]

@@alien-asr-1891you’re objectively pretty so what are your insecure about?

[@tobiasvdb351]

@@Neutrino939 such a stupid question, like asking someone with anorexia why they think they're so fat

[@asianwok]

I just want to love my body

[@muncheez7131]

Wow, it comes through how Strong of a woman u are now! Inspirational 😥 thank you

[@artsyfartsyme]

I’m dealing with this. I hate it. It’s hell on earth. I need help so badly but haven’t been able to find help. 😭

[@heyblondie28]

have you looked into ssri's? they really helped me🙌🏼

[@artsyfartsyme]

@@heyblondie28 I used to be on SSRI’s.. they helped but made me gain weight so I went off of them sadly. Weight gain sets my body dysmorphic disorder worse. Go figure. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I know they’re great for many people though. 👍🏻

[@amaeveee]

@@heyblondie28How have they helped ? Thinking about starting them soon

[@sergenturgut342]

​@@heyblondie28heyy help me ??

[@sergenturgut342]

​@@amaeveeeheyy

[@Juanah92]

I’m dealing with this at the moment. Something that was propelling for me to break free from some of the shame was Ecstatic Dance. They are facilitated by conscious people who veer away from judgement and offer a judgement free space for the whole of me to be expressed, both through dance and singing. It is a safe space where I’ve learned that I can look ridiculous, goofy, sexy, excited, childish, or whatever I want, because ain’t nobody there pointing the finger at me or obsessively observing me. Everyone is using the space for the same exploration. I feel more comfortable with how I use and move my body in my everyday life now

[@jpsmithart7565]

Awesome advice! So true too. Thanks

[@oliviamachado4855]

Needed to hear this today. Thank you

[@hopehousejay]

i know. ruining my life too

[@yesbut413]

I hope i can Defeat Bdd. 😊😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍Even I have Symptoms Whenever I looked in Mirror Those Thoughts Came into my mind.

[@theannajoycreative]

thank you for this

[@mohdsuhail6244]

Can we share our suggestions that help us in this

[@ItsAsweetbarbzlife4us]

THIS IS WHAT IM DEALING WITH RIGHT NOW IM 34 soon to be 35 I don’t know if it’s a midlife crisis but I wake up Everyday and just put myself down someone please give me advice it’s making me miserable and extremely depressed

[@a.s.ferrarini4613]

Are there any support groups in your area? I have found Jesus also and that has helped me immensely.

[@ItsAsweetbarbzlife4us]

@@a.s.ferrarini4613 yeah I have a therapist psychiatrist psychologist name it they all are trying to help me I’m a Christian as well but I’ve been though a lot of trauma I was kidnapped and trafficked at a young age and it really messed me up the feeling of despair is so intense everyday

[@SanctifiedLady]

Her upper body reminds so much of mine. My shoulders are broad, very long muscular arms small bust. Very athletically built. The gym help til the near death car accident… the gym got hard to do with including work…too much pressure on my spine. The body changed from fat and perimenopause. Just one thing after another… Learning to accept things will always change and never be the same then get old worn out, farting and peeing and pooping with out control then death 💀

[@dagmarmedabrejlova8825]

I overcame a lot, not this yet, but getting there

[@edench73]

i need help, can someone reply to me and direct me to somewhere that can cure this thanks.

[@jpsmithart7565]

Hi I could give you some sources you could go to if you need help with bdd

[@edench73]

@@jpsmithart7565 ok

[@theprofessional8743]

@@jpsmithart7565 can u helpe me aswell please

[@scarred10]

@@theprofessional8743 firstly,theres no cure,you will gradually with commitment to the right treatment become less distressed by your own refection and it will assume less of your own identity.You just need to find a therapist that does cbt preferably with previous experience with BDD.That bit is easy,its the therapy thats hard.In terms of self help resources,they may help in less severe cases and anything by the BDD foundation,david veale or rob wilson are recommended.

[@daphneceleste4433]

i dont understand why body dysmorphia is treated psychologically, accepting who you are and building up confidence to be who you are but gender dysmorphia is treated with hormone blockers and chopping off anatomy, shouldnt we be providing the same kind of acceptance of themselves and building confidence? someone please explain

[@efe8085]

bro body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria are two completley different things. Just cause the name sounds similar doesnt mean you can compare the 2 at all.

[@ingram4896]

I mean you got a point ...

[@daphneceleste4433]

@@efe8085 clearly explain the difference for me please?

[@LanguageWithYousef]

@@daphneceleste4433 Dysmorphia = experiencing depression due to seeing yourself in a distorted (unattractive) way. Dysphoria = being depressed because the gender you were born into does not match how you feel. The words are not the same.

[@notedx10]

@@LanguageWithYousef well said!

[@Feliciaa1992]

I fear aging i have to heal i cant escappe

[@stoorgee7054]

ahhhhhh fuck