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No One to Blame --- Part One

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Still a Process

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My previous post stated that I would be blogging more regularly.   I have had plenty of ideas of what I would like to write about, however, I’m not sure if I’m quite ready to share the worst parts of having Body Dysmorphia. I have had some members of my family reach out to me about my posts and they have been so supportive. But at the same time it is terrifying.  Part of my disorder is obsessing…

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Recommitting to Blogging

I have not blogged in awhile for many reasons.  The ultimate reason being that I did not prepare enough for work this week, therefore most of my time was spent catching up on a never ending to-do list. The other main reason, was that I decided to share my blog with my family.  I have been obsessing about how they might interpret what I wrote, or that they might be disappointed with me for the…

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Sorry, I Can’t Make It

Sorry, I Can’t Make It

I don’t know how many times I have said those words.  I’m sorry, I can’t make it.  I do know I have said it enough that people assume I will not be attending a dinner, a party, a wedding, a girls night, etc.  I don’t want it to be this way.  I don’t want to be this way.  I want to be dependable.  I want to see my friends and my family.  I don’t want to continuously be controlled by my disorder.…

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Can We Please be Kind?

Can We Please be Kind?

I haven’t blogged in awhile, mostly because this week has been a circus.  But there was another reason.  Lately, I have felt so defeated.  Now, it is a normal feeling that when you put so much effort into something, that when is fails, you feel like you have failed as well. What happens when the feeling of failure or defeat comes from something entirely out of your control?  What happens when the…

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Things I Need You to Know

Things I Need You to Know

Today, I thought I would share some things that I feel like you should know.  This is by no means a comprehensive list.  Many of my friends and family are now following my blog.  That is something that is absolutely terrifying to me. It’s hard to open up and be honest about my disorder, but for some reason knowing that people I love read it makes it just a little bit harder.  But, I want my…

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The Small Things are Amazing

The Small Things are Amazing

It’s been a long week.  It’s finally the weekend, and I get to enjoy a few days off of work.  I love my work, but with all jobs there are some aspects I could do without.  One of the main problems is that work doesn’t stay at work.  I bring it home and work many unpaid hours.  It’s not really about not getting paid for putting in extra work that I don’t enjoy, it’s more lack of appreciation.…

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Was There a Beginning? Part 2

Was There a Beginning? Part 2

I started this blog with all the intentions of being honest, open, and real about my eating disorder and Body Dysmorphia.  But it is hard to even admit to myself what I have done.  I don’t want to say that I am the reason I have so many health issues now.  I don’t want people to know that I’m a big ball of chaos.  However, I can no longer keep these secrets.  I cannot hide from the truth. And…

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Small Rant

  I need to take a short break from talking about my eating disorder, my obsessions, and my flaws.  I need people to stop telling me that it gets better.   Are you telling me that magically with time all of my obsessions are just going to get better?  NO.  It cannot just get better.  My disorder is not a case of the flu.  Time will not magically make me better.  The only thing that…

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What is BDD ?

People who have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) think about their real or perceived flaws for hours each day. They don’t have the ability to control their negative thoughts and don’t believe people who tell them that they look fine. Their thoughts may cause severe emotional distress and interfere with their daily functioning. They may miss work or school, avoid social situations and isolate themselves, even from family and friends, because they fear others will notice their flaws. They may even undergo unnecessary plastic surgeries to correct perceived imperfections, never finding satisfaction with the results.

The characteristics of BDD include:

“persistent and intrusive preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect in one’s appearance.”

BDD most often develops in adolescents and teens, and research shows that it affects men and women almost equally. About one percent of the U.S. population has BDD.

The causes of BDD are unclear, but certain biological and environmental factors may contribute to its development, including genetic predisposition, neurobiological factors such as malfunctioning of serotonin in the brain, personality traits, and life experiences.

BDD sufferers may perform some type of compulsive or repetitive behavior to try to hide or improve their flaws although these behaviors usually give only temporary relief. Examples are listed below:

Symptoms of BDD can vary, including:

camouflaging (with body position, clothing, makeup, 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

People with BDD suffer from obsessions about their appearance that can last for hours or up to an entire day. Hard to resist or control, these obsessions make it difficult for people with BDD to focus on anything but their imperfections. This can lead to low self-esteem, avoidance of social situations, and problems at work or school.

People with BDD commonly also suffer from the anxiety disorders obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or social anxiety disorder, as well as depression and eating disorders.

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