[tryinghard973]

I def have this, I was wondering if anyone had experiences with these symptoms.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

[doglover123456]

well I thought I was fat when I weighed under 100 pounds .. so I guess that is a yes.. if you see yourself as something that you aren't I think so...you view things like in a distorted way that only you can see but not others.. and it overcomes you sometimes.. I would get help.. bulimea was followed by anorexia for me and now im in my 30's and feeling consequences... not fun esp. to loose teeth.

[Jolisse]

Yes, I've been diagnosed with BDD.

[tryinghard973]

Originally Posted by Jolisse

Yes, I've been diagnosed with BDD.

What are your syptoms? If you dont mind me asking...

[Jolisse]

When I look in the mirror, my face looks grotesque. It looks nothing like it used to.

[tryinghard973]

Originally Posted by Jolisse

When I look in the mirror, my face looks grotesque. It looks nothing like it used to.

Im sure ur not as bad as what you make it seem. Whem I look into the mirror I look at a person who had his own apartment, a fiancee, a person who ****ed over his family, its all guilt and insecruity. I wish I could rewind time. I probably would have a family by now instead of being disabled.

[hope2929]

Yes, I have BDD. It's the worst.
I live in my bed in my bedroom 7 days a week.
Had to quit my job, give up driving & I usually don't see
my friends for long periods of time because of BDD.
I, too, am disabled.

What are your symptoms? Are you seeing a therapist?

[Jolisse]

Originally Posted by tryinghard973

Im sure ur not as bad as what you make it seem. Whem I look into the mirror I look at a person who had his own apartment, a fiancee, a person who ****ed over his family, its all guilt and insecruity. I wish I could rewind time. I probably would have a family by now instead of being disabled.

In my more lucid moments, I'm a very attractive woman. I've been suffering with BDD for over 25 yrs. Not sure what triggered this, but I'm on medication and see a therapist.

[circles5]

Had it since i was 7 oldest.

It really is the worst.

Never had a relationship, (i'm in my mid 20's)
Don't know if i'll ever be able to.

Its excruciating to walk past anyone in the street.. and often brings on a state of panic.
So i often just stay at home.

It really is a horrible illness. And very surprisingly doesn't have its own sub forum at pychecentral…. especially considering it effects over 1% of the population.

[doglover123456]

Originally Posted by tryinghard973

Im sure ur not as bad as what you make it seem. Whem I look into the mirror I look at a person who had his own apartment, a fiancee, a person who ****ed over his family, its all guilt and insecruity. I wish I could rewind time. I probably would have a family by now instead of being disabled.

How are you doing?? Did you mean me..or someone else when you replied. Im not sure ur nt as bad as what you make it seem?? If thlats to me- it is bad obviously it has a hold on you and you are on xanax right? I am glad you told your DR... or therapist.. don't want anyone else to go thru what I did and still battle honestly...can lead to other problems to like depression and anxiety... and health problems of course if you are not eating right...what do you mean about this stuff about messing up your fam? Because I have been there.. feeling that way and of course wanting to rewind time.. but we can't.. we have to live in the moment and know your family loves you...I just started cymbalta and it's been helping so much in the last few weeks.. I was really depressed and had been on the same antidepressant for about 3 years and wasn't working .. now things are clearing in my mind.. can think strate... and disabled? Did something happen or referring to the disorder.. I too am disabled..have chronic back pain and a lot of long worded conditions that keep me from being able to be very active, to work, sit or stand very long..