5 Signs of Body Dysmorphia
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Becca
Im 15 but for the past year my fixation has been on looking perfect and it is heavily influenced by K-pop because the celebrities always look so beautiful, I noticed the signs that I was getting consumed about my appearance but it never caused anything harm other than my bank account. But two months ago I had an allergic reaction and my skin drastically changed overnight, I think because I was so fixated in being perfect the sudden shift caused me so much distress, I hid away from people and cancelled plans because I felt and still do feel deformed. Watching this video shocked me because I myself had called myself deformed and the exact same word was used in this video. It was improving but my self confidence was still rock bottom, I avoided mirrors and still cancelled plans and avoided eye contact with everybody as well as walking around with my head turned to the floor. Around a week ago I used a product that made the reaction flare back up, this caused me so much self loathing, I resorted to attempting self harm because I felt worthless due to my skin not being perfect like it usually appears. Even now Ive cried twice today and once yesterday because Im terrified that my skin will never recover and that every time I wake up the reaction will of worsened or came back. I missed a week of school last week and Im not going tomorrow because my mum wants me to talk to somebody about my emotional wellbeing. Ever since it happened Ive felt hideous and like nobody understands the stress its causing me because its just skin and it will be fine in a month or two but to me its crushed everything I cared about and after watching this video I admit that I may be suffering from body dystrophies because everyone around me doesnt notice what I see.
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Im 15 but for the past year my fixation has been on looking perfect and it is heavily influenced by K-pop because the celebrities always look so beautiful, I noticed the signs that I was getting consumed about my appearance but it never caused anything harm other than my bank account. But two months ago I had an allergic reaction and my skin drastically changed overnight, I think because I was so fixated in being perfect the sudden shift caused me so much distress, I hid away from people and cancelled plans because I felt and still do feel deformed. Watching this video shocked me because I myself had called myself deformed and the exact same word was used in this video. It was improving but my self confidence was still rock bottom, I avoided mirrors and still cancelled plans and avoided eye contact with everybody as well as walking around with my head turned to the floor. Around a week ago I used a product that made the reaction flare back up, this caused me so much self loathing, I resorted to attempting self harm because I felt worthless due to my skin not being perfect like it usually appears. Even now Ive cried twice today and once yesterday because Im terrified that my skin will never recover and that every time I wake up the reaction will of worsened or came back. I missed a week of school last week and Im not going tomorrow because my mum wants me to talk to somebody about my emotional wellbeing. Ever since it happened Ive felt hideous and like nobody understands the stress its causing me because its just skin and it will be fine in a month or two but to me its crushed everything I cared about and after watching this video I admit that I may be suffering from body dystrophies because everyone around me doesnt notice what I see.
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HumpScrew
I know that almost everybody hears the words,
you're beautiful dont worry
Dont dig into the lies of this worlds standards
Appearance doesnt matter, personality does
Just ignore people, their words dont matter
Dont care what others say to you or think
These words may be true, we all know that this is the real truth and almost everyone is aware that the world's standards are not actually real. Social media just made them feel real. It's just us not wanting to accept the truth even when we are aware. Everybody sees themselves as having flaws and we are aware that we see this flaw more than others do, everyones always comparing. Nobody is near perfect even when they have the looks or brains or popularity. Lets make a pact, we will TRY to look at ourselves in the mirror everyday and say one nice thing we like about ourselves.
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I know that almost everybody hears the words,
you're beautiful dont worry
Dont dig into the lies of this worlds standards
Appearance doesnt matter, personality does
Just ignore people, their words dont matter
Dont care what others say to you or think
These words may be true, we all know that this is the real truth and almost everyone is aware that the world's standards are not actually real. Social media just made them feel real. It's just us not wanting to accept the truth even when we are aware. Everybody sees themselves as having flaws and we are aware that we see this flaw more than others do, everyones always comparing. Nobody is near perfect even when they have the looks or brains or popularity. Lets make a pact, we will TRY to look at ourselves in the mirror everyday and say one nice thing we like about ourselves.
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AlliDaCinnaBun
Im not going to self diagnose but I feel I do some of these things a lot. Whenever I go to school I always bring my mascara with my so during lunch I put it on in the bathroom before going to eat so my eyelashes look less unnoticeable even after I put some on that morning. I also tend to look at every reflection where I can see myself walking down the hallways. I think that my head is too round and my chin is too round and my eyes look odd. Since I had hair loss and my hair didnt grow back in properly and totally different I always put it up in a ponytail so I dont have to do it and I feel it makes my face look extra round. I just hate the way I look and feel that its making it impossible for me to make friends or be confident in myself to get a boyfriend. Idk but thats some things I relate to in the video
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Im not going to self diagnose but I feel I do some of these things a lot. Whenever I go to school I always bring my mascara with my so during lunch I put it on in the bathroom before going to eat so my eyelashes look less unnoticeable even after I put some on that morning. I also tend to look at every reflection where I can see myself walking down the hallways. I think that my head is too round and my chin is too round and my eyes look odd. Since I had hair loss and my hair didnt grow back in properly and totally different I always put it up in a ponytail so I dont have to do it and I feel it makes my face look extra round. I just hate the way I look and feel that its making it impossible for me to make friends or be confident in myself to get a boyfriend. Idk but thats some things I relate to in the video
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Ruby
Finally confessed my feelings to my doctor today after years of anguish and he told me I probably have this. Thought it was crazy but I watched a video on it and Ive never felt so seen (well not really if u catch my drift) This is my second video and I just cant believe Im not the only. I feel hopeful for the first time in a long time.
Going to start going to therapy as soon as possible. If you feel like you have body dysmorphia I urge you to go to a doctor or therapist. I have a long way to go but I wish I wouldve came clean earlier with my doctor earlier.
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Finally confessed my feelings to my doctor today after years of anguish and he told me I probably have this. Thought it was crazy but I watched a video on it and Ive never felt so seen (well not really if u catch my drift) This is my second video and I just cant believe Im not the only. I feel hopeful for the first time in a long time.
Going to start going to therapy as soon as possible. If you feel like you have body dysmorphia I urge you to go to a doctor or therapist. I have a long way to go but I wish I wouldve came clean earlier with my doctor earlier.
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Dani_ela
I didn't get diagnosed with it, but I feel like that. I feel disgusted by myself or that I'm disgusting to others. It's like my whole face just looks wrong and whenever I see myself in the picture I can't even recognise myself or its worse. It affects me so much I have social anxiety. Whenever I'm talking with someone I always think how I look while talking. I'm so insecure about my face I just want to hide. It makes me sad and I somethimes wonder. Do I have bdd or am I just ugly?
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I didn't get diagnosed with it, but I feel like that. I feel disgusted by myself or that I'm disgusting to others. It's like my whole face just looks wrong and whenever I see myself in the picture I can't even recognise myself or its worse. It affects me so much I have social anxiety. Whenever I'm talking with someone I always think how I look while talking. I'm so insecure about my face I just want to hide. It makes me sad and I somethimes wonder. Do I have bdd or am I just ugly?
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aranguren12
Wow. I got bullied so much in high school that I developed BD, but only now, thanks to this video, I can finally give a name to that inmense anxiety I felt and hated.
Thank you for explaining this concept so well! My teenage years were honestly a nightmare, but I slowly climbed back up by focusing on everything (and everyone) I loved. Including myself, I actually learnt how to love myself: ')
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Wow. I got bullied so much in high school that I developed BD, but only now, thanks to this video, I can finally give a name to that inmense anxiety I felt and hated.
Thank you for explaining this concept so well! My teenage years were honestly a nightmare, but I slowly climbed back up by focusing on everything (and everyone) I loved. Including myself, I actually learnt how to love myself: ')
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Psych2Go
Thanks Unicorn Lover requesting this important topic! Comment below if there are any topics you want us to cover more on. Just note, this video is made for educational purposes and is not intended to substitute a professional diagnosis. If you suspect you may have body dysmorphic disorder or any mental health condition, we highly advise you to seek help from a qualified mental health professional.
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Thanks Unicorn Lover requesting this important topic! Comment below if there are any topics you want us to cover more on. Just note, this video is made for educational purposes and is not intended to substitute a professional diagnosis. If you suspect you may have body dysmorphic disorder or any mental health condition, we highly advise you to seek help from a qualified mental health professional.
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Sky'Shun
I don't look at myself in the mirror because I hate seeing myself. My face is disgusting and ugly and unlovable in my eyes dispite having a girlfriend and close friends calling my face cute. I don't really like my body either because I'm just skinny even though I've accepted this part of my life years ago. It still confuses how people see me that way. (I'm 20 btw )
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I don't look at myself in the mirror because I hate seeing myself. My face is disgusting and ugly and unlovable in my eyes dispite having a girlfriend and close friends calling my face cute. I don't really like my body either because I'm just skinny even though I've accepted this part of my life years ago. It still confuses how people see me that way. (I'm 20 btw )
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gabbyfaith
so i have bulimia and truly still think i have body dysmorphia. can you explain why you cant have both. i feel like i have an eating disorder & body dismorphia. i look in the mirror constantly and am focused on perceived flaws such as my hair and skin. i also grew up thinking everyone thought i was ugly so i constantly looked for reassurance. how is that not bdd?
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so i have bulimia and truly still think i have body dysmorphia. can you explain why you cant have both. i feel like i have an eating disorder & body dismorphia. i look in the mirror constantly and am focused on perceived flaws such as my hair and skin. i also grew up thinking everyone thought i was ugly so i constantly looked for reassurance. how is that not bdd?
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Lady
Im not sure if this diagnosis applies to me. In my case I tend to avoid mirrors, hate going shopping for clothes and dont date. I hate pics others take of me (in fact, today I got triggered by one) and I dont think I look like other women, but instead I look like a mastodon that was let loose. Is there another type of diagnosis?
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Im not sure if this diagnosis applies to me. In my case I tend to avoid mirrors, hate going shopping for clothes and dont date. I hate pics others take of me (in fact, today I got triggered by one) and I dont think I look like other women, but instead I look like a mastodon that was let loose. Is there another type of diagnosis?
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OliveGreen
It is EXTREMELY difficult when everywhere you turn growing up you are made fun of from my father to the kids at school to the kids in my neighborhood etc. I am a much older woman now and suffer the same way as I did as a child, nothing changes because it is drummed inyour subsconcious for sooooo many years!
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It is EXTREMELY difficult when everywhere you turn growing up you are made fun of from my father to the kids at school to the kids in my neighborhood etc. I am a much older woman now and suffer the same way as I did as a child, nothing changes because it is drummed inyour subsconcious for sooooo many years!
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Uma
Dont change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to understand and accept what God wants for you. You will be able to know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.
Romans 12: 2 ERV
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Dont change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to understand and accept what God wants for you. You will be able to know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect.
Romans 12: 2 ERV
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Cait
But why do you have to not qualify for an eating disorder to qualify for body dysmorphia? Like I have body dysmorphia and that led into an eating disorder that only fed my dysmorphia. I don't qualify for an eating disorder anymore, but I definitely still have body dysmorphia
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But why do you have to not qualify for an eating disorder to qualify for body dysmorphia? Like I have body dysmorphia and that led into an eating disorder that only fed my dysmorphia. I don't qualify for an eating disorder anymore, but I definitely still have body dysmorphia
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M.
My dad used to always tell me that i look fat or say man you gained weight. I feel fatter than i really am even now that im an adult. I even go to the gym and i know that i look better than back in my teenage days but i still feel insecure about many things for no reason
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My dad used to always tell me that i look fat or say man you gained weight. I feel fatter than i really am even now that im an adult. I even go to the gym and i know that i look better than back in my teenage days but i still feel insecure about many things for no reason
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Awakened
Society, maintream media and social networks, most of them sucks. It promotes insane twisted beauty standars, fashion, fake life style, fake health habits, competitive behavior. It has a very bad influence, and people awareness is low, ignorance is high, sadly.
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Society, maintream media and social networks, most of them sucks. It promotes insane twisted beauty standars, fashion, fake life style, fake health habits, competitive behavior. It has a very bad influence, and people awareness is low, ignorance is high, sadly.
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Depress
I don't have body dysmorphia. i have been called ugly so how can I not hate the way I look when whenever I feel pretty, there will be some dicks to remind me how ugly I am. I'm really done dude. I literally cry at times, I want to rip my face off at times
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I don't have body dysmorphia. i have been called ugly so how can I not hate the way I look when whenever I feel pretty, there will be some dicks to remind me how ugly I am. I'm really done dude. I literally cry at times, I want to rip my face off at times
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Kristina
For me I can see very detailed parts of me so I see my pores and my body parts that are new and the grease on my hair and the slightest imperfections on my teeth and I panic on the Inside like this
I think my parents helped me not like my body
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For me I can see very detailed parts of me so I see my pores and my body parts that are new and the grease on my hair and the slightest imperfections on my teeth and I panic on the Inside like this
I think my parents helped me not like my body
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Leonsbabe
Right now its really hard with myself in school I always fake wanting to go pee just to check in the mirror of how I look and I dont even show my face because I wear a mask but Im constantly checking I just wanna stop caring but I cant.
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Right now its really hard with myself in school I always fake wanting to go pee just to check in the mirror of how I look and I dont even show my face because I wear a mask but Im constantly checking I just wanna stop caring but I cant.
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Ellie
the mirrors and other reflective stuff is what i avoid so much but when i unintentionally look at the mirror or other reflective objects i cant stop looking anymore and i look at myself for minutes to hours. MIRRORS RUIN MY DAY!
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the mirrors and other reflective stuff is what i avoid so much but when i unintentionally look at the mirror or other reflective objects i cant stop looking anymore and i look at myself for minutes to hours. MIRRORS RUIN MY DAY!
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Lux
so I am a really into sports and I always find mysself looking skeleton like, too thin, too everything. I don't really understand why, as I get compared to superman or things like that by people around me, but maybe thats it
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so I am a really into sports and I always find mysself looking skeleton like, too thin, too everything. I don't really understand why, as I get compared to superman or things like that by people around me, but maybe thats it
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education
Male 24 here.
I walked that path before I know it's not easy. Don't visit any therapists you won't believe whatever they'll say to you. Just look around and answer this question: Is every successful people hot?
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Male 24 here.
I walked that path before I know it's not easy. Don't visit any therapists you won't believe whatever they'll say to you. Just look around and answer this question: Is every successful people hot?
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Rachel
I think my mom passed this on to me. She is constantly talking negatively about her body. Now I can't help to do the same with mine. I want to break the cycle but it is like my body was programmed to hate itself.
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I think my mom passed this on to me. She is constantly talking negatively about her body. Now I can't help to do the same with mine. I want to break the cycle but it is like my body was programmed to hate itself.
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kisstie
My younger self. MY 5 YEAR OLD SELF.
Would look into the mirror and be like maybe I only look like this at a specific time? Come back a while later and. Say it again. i didn't wanna accept how I looked
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My younger self. MY 5 YEAR OLD SELF.
Would look into the mirror and be like maybe I only look like this at a specific time? Come back a while later and. Say it again. i didn't wanna accept how I looked
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Derekg
I struggle with this daily and all the time I feel safe being at home then being outside because I hate my body and always feel like theres something wrong with my body and that it looks weird
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I struggle with this daily and all the time I feel safe being at home then being outside because I hate my body and always feel like theres something wrong with my body and that it looks weird
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boyaahs
Hey so for a long time in my life when I look into the mirror i look ugly but maybe even 1/25 times i look fine and good so basically my mirror isnt consistent is this body dysmorphia?
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Hey so for a long time in my life when I look into the mirror i look ugly but maybe even 1/25 times i look fine and good so basically my mirror isnt consistent is this body dysmorphia?
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