Body dysmorphic disorder

Saffron — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:36:42 GMT

Well i get so down everyday, i compare myself to every person of the same gender, i am 14 years of age (female) and i think i have body dysmorphic disorder, i just burst into tears when i think of why i am so ugly and i just want to rid of it. i hate the fact that i think i have deep holes and wrinkles on my face when people say they arent even there but i know they are, i can see them, but then they dont stare into the mirror as much as me. Im constantly taking photo's of my self but can NEVER leave them unedited.I wear baggy clothes, as i do not think a 5,7 female of the age of fourteen should be a size 10, i look at magazines and i want to be like the models, a small size 6 or 4. I think to myself, why am i not like that person, i want that perfection that i dont have... am i normal? And quite frankly i've had enough. Who do i talk to?

RE: Body dysmorphic disorder

love2loveu22 — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:46:37 GMT

Hi Saffron. I think it took a lot of courage to admit that you are going through this. First and foremost, you should know you are not alone. There are many young women like yourself who go through the same issues on a daily basis. The trick to beating this self-image of despair is to talk to a qualified therapist along with attending group therapy. If you do not feel comfortable asking your parents to find you a psychologist in the area, speak with your guidance counselor at school or your local clergy (priest, pastor, rabbi, etc.) to see if they can help you get professional help. It's important to realize that while it is normal to have some doubt about your body, the kind that you describe here makes me believe that you will only benefit from speaking with a psychologist about your body issues. I hope you will find the support you need to beat this battle against your "head" and realize that you are a beautiful person, both inside and outside.