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Jun 25, 2007, 01:04 PM
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Happy Monday all;
Was wondering if I have BDD-NOT HAPPY WITH MY BODY SHAPE-would like to lose about 32 lb. and look better! I'm perimenopausal and lost 25 lb. 4 years ago and can't get into any of my size 10's! I've started counting calories, eating smaller portions and working out daily! advice appreciated! AC 
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Jun 25, 2007, 01:31 PM
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Hi ocdchick!
You might have BDD if (just an example)you are spending an exorbitant amount of time in front of the mirror (I'm talking hours) preoccupied with a "flaw" and it interferes with leaving the house so you miss appointments etc. If you are, you might want to talk about this with your T or P-Doc. There is a good book that you might want to take a look at by Katherine Phillips M.D. titled The Broken Mirror. For now though here's a list of symptoms. Signs and symptoms The signs and symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder include: Frequently comparing appearance with that of others Repeatedly checking the appearance of the specific body part in mirrors or other reflective surfaces Refusing to have pictures taken Wearing excessive clothing, makeup and hats to camouflage the perceived flaw Using hands or posture to hide the imagined defect Frequently touching the perceived flaw Picking at one's skin Frequently measuring the imagined or exaggerated defect Elaborate grooming rituals Excessive researching about the perceived defective body part Seeking surgery or other medical treatment despite contrary opinions or medical recommendations Seeking reassurance about the perceived defect or trying to convince others that it's abnormal or excessive Avoiding social situations in which the perceived flaw might be noticed Feeling anxious and self-conscious around others (social phobia) because of the imagined defect Read more here... Hope you find this helpful, Petunia |
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Jun 26, 2007, 02:00 PM
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No, I don't have those symptoms-it's just that my body's changed so suddenly-I'm going to weigh myself tomorrow to see if I've lost anything-have been on this regimen 10 days tomorrow.
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Jun 26, 2007, 06:55 PM
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i want to try the fat smash diet from celebrity fit club my sister got the book might give it a try
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