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Anxiety Disorders Center>> Anxiety Related Disorders
That We Treat>> Body Dysmorphic
Disorder (BDD)
Body
Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) [also known as Imagined Ugliness]
People with body dysmorphic disorder believe they, or
parts of their bodies, are horribly ugly even though
they generally look fine. Those suffering with the disorder are preoccupied with a physical
"defect" so tiny most people can't even see
it.
For most body dysmorphic disorder suffers, plastic
surgery is not a viable solution; once one "defect" is repaired
they become preoccupied with another. Sufferers will
benefit more from mental health care treatment, in the form of
medication or psychotherapy, than from cosmetic surgery.
Symptoms
of Body Dysmorphic Disorder:
- Distressing
and time consuming preoccupation with an imaginary
defect
- Shame
and anxiety of a perceived defect/ugliness to the exclusion
of other body parts
- Significant
distress that interferes with school, job, social,
and daily life functioning
- Intense
preoccupation commonly center on highly visible areas
of face: nose, chin, jaw, cheeks, as well as hands
and feet. Other areas of body can also be seen as
ugly, defective, or uneven.
- Extreme
measures are taken to hide or correct defect/ugliness
- Defect
is not seen or noticed by others
Body
Dysmorphic Disorder can begin as early as adolescence
and is often not recognized. Children under 12 are rarely
diagnosed. Treatment estimates suggest both men and
women are affected equally, and that 1-2% of the adult
population suffer with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Depression,
Social Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can
accompany BDD.
Effective
Treatments for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD):
Please know that we are here to help you.
Treatment for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD):
Now that you have read more about Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), the next step is to seek help.
Frequently, people are hesitant to make the first step. Please know that our Institute is nationally recognized and our clinicians are ready to work with you.
In order to receive help the first step is to contact our Intake Coordinator.
For our Macklind office call 314-534-0200.
For our West County office call 636-532-9188.
Our toll free number is 877-245-2688.
Our Intake Coordinator will match you to one of our clinicians who will evaluate your
concerns and make recommendations to you.
The first step is an important one and only you can place the call.
Remember, we are here to help you.
Your insurance coverage will also be reviewed by the intake coordinator.
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