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Body dysmorphic disorder? Not sure

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c_10917
c_10917

Always been concerned about how I look but now it’s worse than ever. Been to a few professionals over the years about the issue who have reassured me that I’m not ugly and been given strategies to help deal with the thoughts. However, nothing actually works and I feel as though live isn’t worth living if I’m spending every day of my life mortified by my appearance. I’m so embarrassed I find it difficult to function and live a normal life. Is this BDD or genuine faulty appearance? Anyone had any experiences like this?? I tried explaining it to someone the other day; telling myself I’m not ugly is like trying to convince myself the sky is pink when I know it’s blue. It’s so distressing and I really am struggling. Thanks in advance if anyone has any ideas or tips on what I can do 😔

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  • damian96249
    damian96249 c_10917

    Posted

    Hey c ,

    Yes it very well can be body dysmorphic disorder. Topped with high anxiety. But it sounds as if you are obsessing over it too. As I think it natural to be alittle obsessed over our appearances there it a point where you can not see the problem as a harm to yourself which you should probably seek professional help. None of these mental illnesses are to be looked at loosely. Goodluck ...

    Damian

    • damian96249
      damian96249

      Posted

      I also think you should try meds with cognitive therapy. Therapy alone at first wouldn't be enough unless you were adamant about making a change.

      Goodluck again...

      Damian

    • c_10917
      c_10917 damian96249

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply, I am currently taking an antidepressant and in therapy but it doesn’t seem to make me feel any better. I do have OCD and really high anxiety levels. I feel I can cope with those but unable to cope with the other feelings about hating the way I look, I don’t know the way forward with this but I’m determined to get through it as I can see a better life for myself on the other side 
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