Do You Have Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
The Los Angeles Body Dysmorphic Disorder Clinic is the first mental health clinic on the West Coast of the United States, dedicated primarily to the evaluation and treatment of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. The clinical staff specializes in the treatment of BDD, as well as other psychiatric disorders that frequently co-exist with BDD such as depression, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and other anxiety disorders.
The following questions might help you determine if you suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder:
1. Are you very concerned about the appearance of some part(s) of your body that you consider unattractive?
If you answered "YES": Do these concerns preoccupy you? That is, do you think about them a lot and wish you could think about them less?
*If you answered "NO" to the above questions, then you are finished with this questionnaire. If you answered “YES,” please continue.
2. Is your main concern with your appearance that you are not thin enough or that you might become too fat?
3. What effect has your preoccupation with your appearance had on your life?
A. Has your defect(s) caused you a lot of distress, torment, or pain?
B. Has it significantly interfered with your social life?
C. Has the defect(s) significantly interfered with your school work, your job, or your overall ability to function?
D. Are there things you avoid because of your defect(s)?
E. Have the lives or normal routines of your family or friends been affected by your defect(s)?
4. How much time do you spend thinking about your defect(s) per day on average?
A. Less than 1 hour a day
B. 1-3 hours a day
C. More than 3 hours a day
According to the Los Angeles Body Dysmorphic Disorder Clinic, it is probable that you have BDD if you answered "YES" to both parts of question 1, "YES" to any of the questions for question 3, and answered "B" or "C" for question 4.
For more information about the disorder, or how to get treatment, call 310.741.2000 or visit www.BDDclinic.com
Comments
Hi my name is Carley and i am 18 years old. Im writing because i need some help or advice or something please. I have had a problem with my body image for as long as i can remember and everytime i look at myself i feel sick. I spend hours putting makeup on and then when iv finished i still feel disgusting and now often claw at my face in anger. My weight is also an issue and i have started to control my eating and am losing weight but i still feel huge. This is all taking over my life. Please tell me whats wrong with me x
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I never knew until now that I have BDD. There is no way in hell that I could ever go out in public without makeup. I'm constantly reassured by others that my skin "isn't that bad", but I feel as if my acne is a horrific curse that has progressively stripped away my self confidence. I have visited dermatologists in the past and had a facial ONCE, which my mom forced me to when I was 16--- because I'd cry about my face so much and she said I need to try it. If anything, it was one of the most mortifying experiences of my life. The woman asked me why I wore so much makeup (I wear a ton of cover-up) and I told her "I don't know" when really it's because I'm humiliated by my face and I haven't gone out in public without makeup on ever since I discovered that it masked away what shames me beyond belief. As soon as my facial was done, I checked the hall for any people and darted toward the restroom so that I could cover up my face again. The thing is, I know how terrible cakey makeup looks, yet I'm too ashamed to not wear it. I'm captivated by clear, beautiful skin and it angers me SO MUCH when people complain about one blemish on their perfect face. I just want to scream "LOOK AT ME AND CONVINCE YOURSELF YOU STILL HAVE A PROBLEM! BECAUSE YOU DON'T!" Which is why I only leave the house at night when I can, but I'm a college student so I have to make the grueling journey to class while it's still light out. The reason I chose to live off-campus is because I'm too afraid to be in the dorms with other girls, especially with community bathrooms. Hell to the NO. I feel like I'm hiding behind my makeup yet I can't get myself to give it up--- I am so ashamed, Tyra. I feel like a mental case. When I'm walking, I walk with my head held low, eyes to the ground--- I feel so ugly and out of place, I just wish my acne could disappear, then I could be HAPPY. I used to be such an amazing soccer player--- with potential for college scholarships--- but I quit because I felt as if everyone was looking at me thinking about how gross my skin was and how ridiculous the tons of cover up on my face looked-- I was too damaged to be out in daylight alongside girls, I felt as if my flaws were magnified 1000x. I need help yet I'm afraid to have to face my fears and quit wearing this mask because I know I can't do it on my own--- I am in need of help and support... I want my life back, and I want to live my life to the fullest, with no regrets; to accomplish my goals in life without being held back by BDD because as of now, I'm trapped.
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im am realy woried that i am to fat, im 5'9 and weigh 135 pounds. people say its just muscle and that i have big bones i really think that its more then that, i eat really healthy most of the time but i cant seem to lose any pounds my dress size is between 6 and 8 but i want to be between 6 and 4, also beause i grew so quikly my but has a lot of stretch marks. i need to know what i should do
thanks,
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i am 12 and i hate my body i am too fat and i promised my self i wouldnt think about it but i cant sit down without trying to cover up my fat body rolls. i am 118 pounds and i want to be 100 pounds before i go to hawaii in december of 2008 i cry so much about how much i hate my body and i always compare myself to everyone else and always say to my self they are skinny i want to be able to fit into a 2 piece swim suit but i am loosing faith in my self i walk 2 miles every day and i dose nothing for me i also eat realy well cause my mom is a nurse but nothing helps my rolls to go away.
how can i loose 18 pounds in a healthy way
thanx
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Posted by: | June 1, 2008 7:19 PM
i ma 12 an di hate my body i am too fat and i promised my self i wouldnt thnk about it but i cant sit down without trying to cover up my fat body rolls
how can i loose 18 pounds in a healthy way
thanx
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i ma 12 an di hate my body i am too fat and i promised my self i wouldnt thnk about it but i cant sit down without trying to cover up my fat body rolls
how can i loose 18 pounds in a healthy way
thanx
anonomys
Posted by: | June 1, 2008 7:07 PM
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hey tyra i am 14 yrs old i weigh like 170 around there . its so sad u kno cause kids make fun of me o ur to fat ur stomach. cause i have no problem on the other parts of my body. i just dont kno what to do enymore i just want ma stomach to go daown its so painful every day coming home seeing myself.i want to be able to wear a 2 piece . i cry alot about my weight cause its hard. please tyra i dont want something that i have to pay for . because my mom would have to pay i just want help i try looking up things i can do but they just dont wrk .please tyra i am beging u help . i hope u read mines in person...
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Posted by: Anonymous | April 30, 2008 6:20 PM
Ello
Well I am yes young of age and
I am probably going through this because of it. I honestly do not think its because of age. I am 15. Every time I pass by a mirror I just close my eyes because I just don't want to see my appearance. I don't want to be disgusted by my appearance. When people tell me I am attractive or that I am not fat I just don't believe them. I really do not. Sometimes I really do want to but I just don't see me as that way. I want to it's just really hard for me. I know I am unattractive I know I am overweight. I just wish I could, I don't know, hypnotize myself to think more optimistic about myself. Help?
...Or not.
I'm probably not as appealing as others.
I'm sure other people have bigger issues
Posted by: Breanna | April 30, 2008 6:11 PM
hi tyra,
i have a sister who is suffering from body dysmorphic disorder, unfortunately she is in denial about this condition and believes what she think and sees is reality to her. She began with depression/suicidal by the age of 17. Fortunately those thoughts have gone away with time, but ever since about 5 years ago shes been getting these ideas where she thinks she is deformed and over time she has gotten worst. It is soo bad that she stopped working about 2 years ago, she cut off all her social interactions. She has completely stopped talking to friends and family. She has stopped talking to my mom and dad for years now. And this is all because she is embarrased of people seeing her. She thinks everyone is making fun of her. She looks in the mirror and to her she sees a monster. I can go on and on in detail what she thinks and does. It is out of control and just gets worst day by day. She is now 30 years old isolated 24/7 in her room. She is not crazy or anything, but just drain in her self image. the only people she speaks to is myself, our 7 year old cousin, and our 4 year old niece. I've tried telling her that she isnt what she sees in the mirror and that its all in her head, ive tried taking her to get medical treament/therapy. Ive tried helping her many times. How can i help her if she wont even help herself?? She is a good hearted person and loves animals, but as her sister it kills me to think she wont ever have a normal life.. it kills me to think she wont ever find love or be loved :(
..and like i said, i can go on and on about the things she does because of this disorder. She hasnt be diagnosed with this disorder by a doctor ive just done a lot of research during the years and according to the symptoms and everything she does and thinks the dysmorphic disorder very much explains exactly what she has. :(
ps. this is totally a different subject, but i just want to say that i love the tyra show and tyra banks is one of my all time favorite models!
viva Tyra! :)
Posted by: Melina | April 15, 2008 4:27 PM
dear Tyra,
am 20yrs old and i have no frends coz am too fat.i weigh 60kgs and am 6.5 feet tall.i want to feel better about myself coz am tired of misery about me.plse help me change that view about me.cheers
Posted by: galina | February 22, 2008 5:28 AM
Tyra,
By the way, I have been meaning to ask you this? Do you think you have cloths you dont need or use anymore that you can send to charity? i mean me? If possible , please let me know and i promise to share them with somone, am about you size.
thanking you in anticipation
Sab.
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Posted by: sab | December 11, 2007 10:45 AM
Hi Tyra,
Just want to say i like you and your show, especially your very likable personality. To be honest, it's the first time iam posting a comment to a website since the internet age. It gives me heartfelt pleasure to even type out this right now. keep on being the Tyra that you are...beauty in and out and you help me dress up..well from the cheaper vesion you know...lol, helps me feel a bit more beautiful... i like to look good... i dont think i have but at times i think my face is not pretty enough, but a little makeup and a smile help, i think i have a good figure also but my bum is slowly fading, i want my bum back!!! what should i eat to gain hips and bums?My body is not bad, but in africa, a bigger bum and wider hip are more beautiful....if you know what i mean..Are there any pills or injection to widen hips and Butt? gee typing this is so enjoyable...i hope you will read this my role model
Take care.
sab
Posted by: Sab | December 11, 2007 10:31 AM
ok.first of all tyra i love you! alright now that that's off my chest haha. i really truly wanna be a model. im 13 and the BDD mentioned above i can defenitly relate to. all the time weight is on my mind....well not really weight ....size. because i'm not all that big but i feel like i DEFENITLY need to lose weight.im one of those people i wont settle for less then perfection. i weigh 143 and im only 5"6
i definitly feel overweight all the time. ...idk what to do
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