2007-02-27 13:14:27 · 20 answers · asked by Tina R 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
body dysmorphic disorder
2007-02-27 13:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by tatertot3 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It could be Body Dysmorphic Disorder (preoccupation with imagined defects in the body) or just some kind of depression (because depressed people are likely to dwell on negative thoughts.) Depression is a lot more common than Body Dysmorphic DIsorder. I have worked in mental health medical records for 20 years, there have been thousands and thousands of patients with forms of depression, and I don't think we ever had one patient with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
2007-02-27 21:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by majnun99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
"Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is characterized by an excessive preoccupation with a real or imagined defect in your physical appearance.
People with body dysmorphic disorder have a distorted or exaggerated view of how they look and are obsessed with actual physical characteristics or perceived flaws, such as a certain facial feature or imperfections of the skin. They often think of themselves as ugly or disfigured. People with body dysmorphic disorder often have problems controlling negative thoughts about their appearance, even when reassured by others that they look fine and that the minor or perceived flaws aren't noticeable or excessive."
2007-02-27 21:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low self esteem
2007-02-27 21:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie P 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's not a mental illness, it's just a case of low self-esteem.
2007-02-27 22:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by DeafLegacy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-Destructive Critcisim???
2007-02-27 21:16:53 · answer #6 · answered by ☺collia☺ PaRtY LiKe tInKeRbElL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you really are ugly then the condition is known as owning a mirror. But if there is no reason for the belief then it is low self esteem. Seek counseling, and don't dismiss those whos opinion differs from your disillusion
2007-02-27 21:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by Matticus Kole 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you always feel ugly you should seek help from a mental provider.
2007-02-27 21:17:19 · answer #8 · answered by Mom of Three 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Low self-esteem
2007-02-27 21:16:42 · answer #9 · answered by brandon42032 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could just be simply self-consciousness or low self esteem.
If you have been going through mood swings, depression etc you might have borderline personality disorder
2007-02-27 22:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by absolutebalderdash1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would call it low self esteem,deperison , what would help u go talk to your doctor and go to counsling. just one thing that may help u is go to the mirror and find one thing u like about your self and this will help.
2007-02-27 21:57:47 · answer #11 · answered by crystal w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋