BDD: Dangers of BDD and Warning Signs

Dr. James Claiborn discusses the link between suicide and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). He also discussed how plastic surgery can negatively impact those with BDD.

[JS-kkqq]

Worst feeling ever. Would rather have physical pain instead of hating myself

[itsthefarrahmonster]

Honestly hating yourself this much is literally physically tiring. The amount of mental energy I spend all day hating myself and wanting to hurt myself literally makes me tired. I wish I could make it stop if only to conserve the energy.

[barbaraalpert]

During my battle with bdd I had 6 suicide attempts. I am forever grateful to be on the other side of bdd. I literally wrote my way out of it and ended up publishing a book titled, Arise My Daughter - A Journey from Darkness to Light. I pray that anyone struggling with bdd get professional help. There is life on the other side of this ugly disorder.

[GojiraEdits]

One of the worst things about having bbd is that it takes up so much time and energy when you’d normally be doing the things you like and enjoy. And you’d normally be doing them but instead it’s replaced with the complete opposite-suffering and hopeless.

[memyself]

I have bdd. Currently sitting in Asia having reconstructed my entire face with surgery. I am only 30. I feel worse and I’m not satisfied.

[Budtuhrdhj]

It’s painful and at 18 I have a whole life to live but not in this type of way. I hate feeling like this lol

[artisticcreature]

I want to live, but bdd and ocd don't seem to be allowing it.

[IVantBAlone]

My stock broker said his company is insisting I need a state ID. This is after more than 20 years of doing business with them. They are going to restrict the account, which is a joint account with my mom. I can't get an ID... I can't get out and have my photo taken. That is why my driver's license lapsed. I never go out anymore. I can't even collect my social security without an ID. I'm sobbing right now. I'm 67 now and i have fought this my entire life. I am just so tilred... so very tired.

[jamesnobeer]

i play guitar or piano or music so i can escape with my bdd

[theadventureofniel]

BDD keeps plastic surgery and cosmetics market going😆

[dlife]

I found a body image coloring book on amazon by caldwell ramsey thats really helped me with triggers and calming myself when I feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts. Wishing everyone healing <3

[Yummy--dd]

Im pretty sure i have it i rermber when i was 16 .im know 22 i saw my reflection on a bus and i felt skinny so i put on 2 jumpers and a jacket then it got so bad it got to 6 layers of slazenger jumpers and a jackets it affected me so much i though i was crazy didn't really understand mental health those times it started to affect blood flow around my body its a horrible illness im only getting it checked know there much more to it but im not gonna write it have a good day

[nsiebenmor]

Where do you find a therapist that actually understands this? Mental health treatment is only for the rich

[Alexrusso-rw]

how do ik if i have body dysmorphia or if im just ugly??

[mvngppb]

Wow he said plastic Guilty. And everything is still not Wonderful

[alysonflowers]

Literally wanting plastic surgery the feeling is so unreal if y'all wanna help $alysongflowers