Transcript Body Dysmorphic Disorder - Methacton School District

Body
Dysmorphic
Disorder
By:
Nikole Killoran and Peter Berlet
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
 A somatoform disorder, wherein the afflicted
individual is concerned with body image, manifested
as excessive concern about and preoccupation with a
perceived defect of their physical appearance.
 A fear of being evaluated negatively by others
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http://my.clevelandclinic.org/neurological_institute/center-for-behavorial-health/disease-conditions/hic-body-dysmorphicdisorder.aspx
Symptoms
 camouflaging (with body position, clothing, makeup,
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hair, hats, etc.)
comparing body part to others' appearance
seeking surgery
checking in a mirror
avoiding mirrors
skin picking
excessive grooming
excessive exercise
changing clothes excessively
http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorderbdd
Daily life with BDD?
 May avoid daily activities, including dating and
other social activities, school and work
 In extreme cases individuals may become
housebound
 Sufferers are at an increased risk for psychiatric
hospitalization, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts
and completed suicide
 Having BDD means you also have
dysmorphophobia
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http://www.ocfoundation.org/eo_bdd.aspx
Treatments
 May receive various psychotropic medications,
including antidepressants (e.g., tricyclic
antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and
neuroleptics)
 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Onset
 The average age of getting BDD is 16-17
 Without treatment people live with this their whole
life
 Females are more prone to getting BDD under the
age of 18
 Eating disorders accumulate over time
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23643073
Problems
 Lacking social life
 Eating disorders
 Constant anxiety
 Lack of relationships
 Believe that there are always flaws (some even
imaginary)
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23643073
Questions
1.
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
2. People with BDD don’t go outside because?
a) They’re afraid of the sun
b) Scared of animals
c) Afraid people will judge them.