Are these symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder?

[Remembermyname4]

-Constantly checking your appearance in the mirror/camera wherever you go

-Avoiding going outside

-Certain body parts look abnormally larger than others, even though they are completely fine

-Not trusting other people when they tell you that you are beautiful

-Thinking about your appearance every day

-Letting your appearance stop you from doing your job properly from fear of being made fun of

I have experienced all of these, all though they have lessened they are still there. I know that people sometimes like to laugh at other people's misfortunes, I know people will to mine and there is nothing I can do about it. But I didn't want to go anon anyway.

[Jxpxtxr]

Yes, that's typical symptoms but there's a thin line between BDD and just being insecure about your appearance and in most cases of people who show those symptoms it's the latter.

If you are seriously worried about it you should go to see a therapist to get a reliable diagnose on the matter. I was diagnosed with BDD in combination with my anorexia and I would say that therapy did help me to cope with it way better - it isn't gone completely but I can live without it affecting my life as tremendously as it used to.

[somebodysaycheese]

Yea, but more mild. Its more for example. You have small breasts but you dont identify with small breast and get implants. Or you like obsess over a certain body parts and are never happy with it to the point where you are willing to go through drastic measures to change it.

[worldscolide]

To be honest, I think everyone suffers with at Lee, some kind of body dysmorphia like what you're talking about. I know I don't really like the way I look in the mirror. I avoid getting my picture taken. I do a lot of those things. But that's because I'm kind of embarrassed about my way to I'm very heavy.

[broadsword]

Not on there own. It's the extreme anxiety that these symptoms create.
The things you describe are actually very common especially in younger women.
We all want to look good and be desirable to others however BDS is very extreme and has a very debilitating aspect.

[itsallover]

Agree!

[starryeyedkitten]

yes i sadly have the same thing. when ever i looked in the mirror, i would see my whole body balloon and would feel sick to my stomach about it. my lovers always told me " your so beautiful" or "your body is perfect" but i really never felt that way. Now i look in the mirror and say atlas 10 good things about myself

[PrincessofNohr]

It's possible, but in all honesty, an internet answer site isn't the best place to get an answer. It would be wise to talk to a psychologist or therapist and get their opinion, since they are trained to recognize that type of disorder.

[EmpatheticLady]

Yes, they are, but I can't say that for sure, of course. I've struggled with the same things, avoiding mirrors and reflective surfaces whenever possible as well.

[LaVilaine]

They might be. I think it's a good idea for you to reach out to someone with some clinical experience in managing body dysmorphic disorder.

[Zendrya]

Sounds like it to me but only a therapist/doctor would really know

[BrownBoyBrownies]

Yep pwetteh much but don't peeps with bdd thinks they are extremely ugly as if the mind is completely sure about it, ignoring the senses? I don't think that's you

[babeeeone]

I would say you have body dysmorphia