#actually bdd

[therpistlr]

Highly recommend this ERP plan for Overcoming BDD

[therapeutic007]

"What if the flaw you keep fixating on isn't the real problem?"

If you've ever:

Avoided mirrors or social events because of your appearance

Spent hours analyzing (and re-analyzing) perceived flaws

Felt like no amount of "fixing" your looks is ever enough

Been told "you look fine" but can't internalize it

...you might be struggling with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)—not vanity.

Why Typical "Self-Love" Advice Fails for BDD

Generic body positivity often misses the mark because BDD isn't about actual appearance—it's about your brain's distorted perception.

This workbook offers evidence-based techniques to:

✅ Identify BDD's Tricks → Spot compulsive behaviors (mirror-checking, seeking reassurance) → Recognize how avoidance fuels the obsession

✅ Challenge Distorted Thoughts → Reality-test "flaws" you’ve magnified → Break free from comparison traps

✅ Build Tolerance to Triggers → Gradual exposure to avoided situations (without rituals) → Reduce the power of reflections/photos

✅ Redirect Your Focus → Values-based exercises to reconnect with who you are beyond appearance → Self-compassion scripts for high-anxiety moments

What Makes This Workbook Different

🔍 BDD-Specific Tools Not just "love your body" platitudes—real CBT/ERP strategies that work for BDD.

📈 Progress Over Perfection Track small wins (e.g., "Wore a T-shirt without checking my arms 50x").

💡 For All Genders & Ages Covers common BDD themes (skin, hair, weight, facial features, muscle dysmorphia).

Who This Is For

✔️ Anyone exhausted from time-consuming appearance rituals ✔️ Those who feel trapped by their reflection ✔️ People ready to invest energy in life—not mirrors

Workbook Link → The BDD Recovery Workbook

Imagine...

Passing a mirror without stopping

Posting a photo without editing it for hours

Caring more about what your body does than how it looks

BDD shrinks your world—this workbook helps you reclaim it.

[cosmicinkyalien]

"BODY DYSMORPHIA."

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[sluggishcognitivetempo]

Hey Folks ! For Those Who Want To Work On Themselves

[trixieneedzmorepounds]

My arms are as thin as toothpicks. I hate it. Need to work on them

[noodler1]

Ramen Noodles #87 [OC]

[magnatrash]

When I don't feel pretty I feel subhuman

[therpistlr]

"BDD Feels Like Being Trapped in a Funhouse Mirror..." 🎭

Ever look in the mirror and see something completely different than what others describe? Where every reflection feels like a cruel trick, and no amount of reassurance ever sticks? Body dysmorphic disorder is exhausting - like being stuck in a mental hall of mirrors where the distortions feel more real than reality.

It's that soul-crushing cycle of: 🔹 Spending hours analyzing "flaws" no one else notices 🔹 Canceling plans because clothing feels like a personal betrayal 🔹 The whiplash of "maybe I look okay?" to "I can't be seen like this" in 0.2 seconds

But here's the hopeful part: the mirror doesn't get the final say. The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Workbook (💖 check it here) offers actual tools to: ✦ Challenge distorted thoughts with cognitive reframing ✦ Reduce compulsive checking/avoidance behaviors ✦ Cultivate self-acceptance that goes deeper than appearance

This isn't another "just love yourself!" platitude - it's a science-backed roadmap out of the BDD spiral. Progress might mean some days the mirror feels less like an enemy, and other days just getting through a video call without panicking.

You deserve to exist in your body without constant critique. The journey starts with one defiant act of self-compassion. 💪✨

[therapeutic007]

🌟 Why Therapeutic Journaling + Behavioral Tasks are Game Changers for BDD! 🌟

Hey beautiful souls! 💖 Let’s talk about something super important: tackling Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) through therapeutic journaling paired with behavioral tasks! 📓✨

First off, your journal is like a trusted friend—one who listens without judgment. Writing about your thoughts and feelings surrounding your body can help you gain clarity and challenge those negative beliefs that BDD feeds on. 🌀✨ It’s a space where you can explore how you truly feel and start to differentiate between perception and reality.

Now, let’s spice it up with behavioral tasks! 🌈 These are small, actionable steps that help you confront your fears. For example, if you struggle with looking in the mirror, set a goal to do so for just a minute each day. Gradually, you’ll find that facing your reflection becomes a little less daunting! 🪞💪

Combining journaling with these tasks creates a powerful feedback loop. As you write about your experiences, you’ll track your growth and celebrate each step forward. 🎉 Each time you conquer a fear or challenge a distorted thought, jot it down! Your journal will be filled with triumphs, big and small.

So grab the body dysmorphic disorder workbook by wagner philips on amazon and start building your recovery journey ! let’s rewrite the narrative and embrace the beauty of YOU! 🌻💖

[theasexualelfqueen]

I don't even wanna have people bother with noticing my appearance. I was ugly, now I'm pretty all sudden. Yeah, the feeling of being perceived makes me feel naked.

[toomuchdivergentformyneuro]

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[bpdpotato]

i wish i had a nice body, maybe then you'd love me.

[noodler1]

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[therpistlr]

Very Helpful for Adults Women

[bbmbby-0]

Currently having the worst senior year and my bdd is hitting hard these day

[toomuchdivergentformyneuro]

‼️[TW: BDD/Body Dysmorphic Disorder]‼️

Some Things I’ve Hated About Myself For A While

My right eye isn’t as open as my left

My big thighs and how they spill over the edges of seats

How slunched over I am/My posture

How big my legs are in comparison to my feet

My nose and how it’s slightly hooked downwards, and is so far out from my face

How my lips are shaped, specifically how my top lip is out more/bigger than my bottom one

How my eyes are drooped downwards on the outer sides

My face and chin fat

My teeth and how they aren’t perfect, and haven’t always been

My smile

How thick my neck looks

My pudgy stomach

My hip dips

My back acne

How my nails are shaped, how thick and short they are

How big and clunky my arms are

I wanted to post about it, because I no longer spend time looking in the mirror just to critique how I look, like how I used to, and I wanted to shine some light on how much I had thought about my appearance and thought about these things and how huge these things were and are for me.

I may not be ready to look at the mirror to admire how I look, but I’m at that point where I’ve been able to not focus on everything so much, or be constantly checking like how I used to, and I hope to one day get to a point where I no longer can name these things, or that I can only name these things in a list of things I love about myself.