Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours
Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Mine and Yours

Author: Scott M. Granet

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2022-02-24

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1476641994

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As many as 5-10 million Americans may suffer from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) yet it remains under-recognized by both mental health professionals and the general public. Tormented by obsessive thoughts associated with physical appearance, and related compulsive behaviors, people with BDD believe their bodies are flawed or even deformed--imperfections typically not noticeable to others. High suicide attempt rates, the pursuit of cosmetic remedies and other factors complicate the clinical picture. Although Scott Granet began showing symptoms of BDD at 19, more than two decades passed before he discovered that his obsessive fear of losing his hair was a sign of a serious psychiatric condition. Written from the perspective of therapist who has lived with and triumphed over BDD, Granet's personal and clinical narrative guides the reader through the process of assessing and treating BDD.

Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Author: Katharine A. Phillips

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2009-02-20

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 0199743967

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In a world obsessed with appearance, it is not surprising that body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD -- an emotionally painful obsession with perceived flaws in one's appearance -- has manifested itself as a troubling and relatively common problem for many individuals. In The Broken Mirror, the first and most definitive book on BDD, Dr. Katharine A. Phillips provided a comprehensive manual for patients and their physicians by drawing on years of clinical practice, scientific research, and professional evaluations of over 1,000 patients. Now, in Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Essential Guide , the world's leading authority on BDD reaches out to patients, their friends, and their families with this concise and updated handbook. BDD causes sufferers to be obsessed by perceived flaws in their appearance and may afflict as much as two percent of the population, or nearly five million people. Many sufferers are able to function well in society, but remain secretly obsessed by their "hideous acne" or "horrible nose," sneaking constant peeks at a pocket mirror, or spending hours at a time redoing makeup. Others find their lives disintegrate because of their appearance obsessions. It is not an uncommon disorder, simply a hidden one, since sufferers are often embarrassed to tell even their closest friends about their concerns. Using stories and interviews to show the many different behaviors and symptoms of BDD, and a quick self-assessment questionnaire, Dr. Phillips guides readers through the basics of the disorder and through the many treatment options that work and don't work. With Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Essential Guide, sufferers will find both helpful advice and much needed reassurance in a compact, down-to-earth indispensable book.

The BDD Workbook
The BDD Workbook

Author: James Claiborne

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2002-09-09

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1608827283

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Do you struggle with constant feelings that your body is not good enough? Do you imagine that, if you could just change you appearance, you would be happier and more fulfilled? If you do, you might be dealing with the effects of a problem call body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Individuals who suffer from BDD are excessively preoccupied with the shape or size of their body-obsessed with a facial blemish, a minor bodily defect, or some specific aspect of their appearance. They spend hours each day thinking about their perceived deformity, checking and rechecking their appearance in the mirror, camouflaging themselves with makeup or clothing. Men affected by a form of BDD known as muscle dysmorphia are obsessively concerned about their muscular development, no matter how large and pumped up they are. In extreme cases BDD leads to unnecessary plastic surgery, serious eating disorders, steroid abuse, and even suicide. The good news is that BDD is highly treatable with cognitive-behavioral techniques provided in The BDD Workbook in a step-by-step, easy-to-follow format. OCD experts Claiborn and Pedrick guide you through a proven intervention plan that helps you recognize your distorted self-perception and come to terms with how it leads you to self-inflicted emotional and physical pain. Exercises, charts, and worksheets help you to develop a healthier response to your body and a more balanced self-image. The book provides information about BDD-related eating disorders and the special problems of children with self-image issues. It also offers suggestions to help you gain support from family members, medical professionals, and support groups. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Overcoming Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Overcoming Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Author: Fugen Neziroglu

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1608821501

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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a debilitating anxiety condition that keeps sufferers fixated on their imagined ugliness and, very often, trapped in their homes. People with BDD become fixated on perceived asymmetries or disproportions in their bodies, thinning hair, acne, wrinkles, scars, or ruddiness of complexion. Far from ordinary body image dissatisfaction, BDD compels sufferers to pick at their skin, undergo repeated cosmetic treatments and surgeries, and attempt to hide perceived bodily and facial defects from others. Left untreated, people with BDD may even refuse to leave the house or commit suicide because of their anxiety. Overcoming Body Dysmorphic Disorder offers BDD individuals a practical guide to the mindfulness, acceptance, and exposure and response prevention strategies that can help them overcome the disorder. Presented by lead author Fugen Neziroglu, an anxiety expert regularly featured on A&E’s television show Hoarders, this comprehensive guide offers self-assessment tools and a complete cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program for reducing the effect of BDD on sufferers’ lives. Its step-by-step guidance and easy-to-follow exercises are sure to help readers with BDD move beyond their anxieties and start living with greater freedom and confidence than ever before.

The Broken Mirror
The Broken Mirror

Author: Katharine A. Phillips

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 9780195121261

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Explores the symptoms and causes of BDD, in which a victim is obsessed with perceived flaws in her appearance, and describes therapies used to treat the disorder.

Overcoming Body Image Problems including Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Overcoming Body Image Problems including Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Author: Alexandra Clarke

Publisher: Robinson

Published: 2012-11-01

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1472105702

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Many people occasionally suffer from a negative body self-image but, for an increasing number of people, this can turn into a more serious preoccupation. One per cent of the population will develop Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a condition characterised by severe preoccupation with a perceived physical defect. Body image problems can cause significant distress and can lead to further problems such as anxiety, eating disorders and social phobia. It has long been recognised that negative body image problems are a factor in the onset and maintenance of many eating disorders. However, they can be successfully treated with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Praise for Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the Overcoming series: '[Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder] is an affordable and highly recommended read.' The Psychologist 'The best consumer-friendly CBT-based books...All are very thorough.' Observer

Reflections on Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Stories of Courage, Determination and Hope
Reflections on Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Stories of Courage, Determination and Hope

Author: Nicole Schnackenberg Sergio Petro

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-11-09

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 1326817418

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With a Foreword by Professor Katharine Phillips and an Introduction by Professor David Veale and Doctor Rob Willson. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterised by a preoccupation with a perceived defect, or defects, in one's appearance. These 'flaws' are either unnoticeable to the outside eye or seen as nothing more than a normal physical variation. To the person with BDD however, the abhorred aspects of their appearance cause significant shame and distress. Some hide away and become housebound, sometimes for many years. BDD affects males and females almost equally and has one of the highest suicide rates of any mental illness. Despite the extreme suffering experienced by people with BDD, it is possible to learn to cope with and even completely move beyond it. The stories in this volume powerfully attest to this. Gathered here are thirty-six lived experiences of people with BDD and their loved ones. They are stories of tremendous bravery, immeasurable determination and incredible hope.

Body Dysmorphia
Body Dysmorphia

Author: Judy Stromberg

Publisher:

Published: 2015-09-30

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781535570008

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) or dysmorphophobia is categorized as a chronic mental illness or anxiety disorder characterized by extreme concern about one's own physical appearance. If you have BDD, then unfortunately it's only natural that your social life, career, family, and interpersonal relationships will suffer. You even tend to neglect your responsibilities because you have a different priority in terms of worrying about your appearance. Even that you know nobody is perfect, you simply cannot disregard the minor imperfections that you have. You stare at the mirror for hours, trying to figure out what you can do to hide, minimize, or modify that perceived imperfection. Well I'm here to give you some good news: There are specific techniques you can implement that will gradually get rid of your dysmorphophobia. Since it's considered a mental and anxiety disorder, the treatment spans along the lines of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other similar behavioral adjustment methods. This book is designed to provide you with important information that will help you overcome Body Dysmorphic Disorder. It is also an essential guide to understanding your disorder better so that you are better equipped to deal with it properly and effectively. Grab this book now, and let's get started.

Body Image and Dysmorphia
Body Image and Dysmorphia

Author: A. W. Buckey

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2021-12-15

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 1098217209

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This book explores body image, including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and how it affects people both mentally and physically. It reviews the causes and symptoms of negative body image and BDD, as well as strategies teens can use to seek help and develop positive body image. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Understanding Body Dysmorphia
Understanding Body Dysmorphia

Author: Stacy A Ring

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-04-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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It is hardly unexpected that body dysmorphic disorder, an emotionally painful obsession with one's perceived physical flaws has emerged as a troubling and reasonably widespread issue for many people in a society that places such a high value on looks. Your interactions with others, family, profession, and interpersonal ties will all inevitably suffer. Because you place a distinct importance on worrying about your appearance, you even have a tendency to overlook your obligations. Even though you are aware that no one is perfect, you are unable to ignore your tiny flaws. You spend hours examining yourself in the mirror while you consider how to cover up, reduce, or improve the apparent flaw. I'm here to tell you some good news, though: You might use particular methods to progressively get rid of your dysmorphic disorder. Since it is regarded as a mental and anxiety condition, treatment is done using CBT and other comparable behavioral modification techniques. The goal of understanding body dysmorphia is to give you essential information that will enable you to beat the disorder. It is also a crucial tool for helping you comprehend your disease so that you can treat it correctly and successfully. Now that you have this book, let's begin.