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. Hi there Ladymbee. Oh no, certainly no, you're not in any way alone. First I'd like to say a BIG warm WELCOME to Psych Central and the support it will surely provide. I've def seen and spoken to both chaps and ladies suffering BDD. I have had eating disorders for around 33 long years, having gone through all of the "known" types which mean anorexia, bulimia, binge ED, severe restriction etc. I've also been hospitalised with these disorders. BPD is at the base of all my issues like depression, the ED's and a lot of BDD - though the latter has not officially been diagnosed. It doesn't need diagnosing, I've got enough to deal with with everything else!!! I'm well aware that I have a big problem with what I see in the mirror, even when I KNOW beyond doubt that I AM slim, in fact I've been more than slim, I've been positivly THIN and very underweight, yet looking back in that mirror is the fat ugly me. How can this be when I've jumped off the scales weighing the same as a ten year old child????? If you feel you may have some kind of disorder, or if you are extremely Insecure and can't get out of the house because your rituals of "checking yourself" make you late, yes, maybe seek help through your health care professional. Here (England) you'd visit your GP, who would refer you to a Psych Dr. I hope you do decide to seek help as I'd hate to think someone else will have these issues for 33 years, as I have. Good luck!!
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