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"...believe that they are so unspeakably hideous that they are unable to interact with others or function normally for fear of ridicule and humiliation at their appearance. They tend to be very secretive and reluctant to seek help because they are afraid others will think them vain or they may feel too embarrassed to do so."
I highly doubt it.
It could be a mild disorder and a low self-esteem of yourself. You don't really offer much but what you believe are symptons.
I don't know where you got that information, but I've never heard that before
"What is it?: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a psychological disorder that distorts body image. People with BDD are obsessively consumed with their own appearance and are unusually critical of it. They usually focus on one specific body part and only see its imperfections.
For example, someone with Body Dysmorphic Disorder may obsess about her nose and believe that it's unbearably large, even though others may not see the problem. Sufferers can fixate on any part of the body, but the most common are nose, hair, thighs, abdomen, height and weight.
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Warning Signs of BDD:While everyone worries about how they look, experts believe there are symptoms that specifically point to this disorder:
Obsessed with appearance: BDD sufferers spend a majority of their time talking about or criticizing their looks. Many sufferers spend hours in front of a mirror, while others avoid mirrors completely because they are too disturbed with what they see.
Trouble going about daily life: People with BDD are so obsessed with their looks that it interferes with daily responsibilities or activities. Many do not want to leave their homes or be around other people and have trouble concentrating on anything besides the way they look.
Withdrawn from friends and family: Body Dysmorphic Disorder can cause people to break ties with friends and family. If told that they "look fine," people with BDD may become angry or frustrated, convinced that they are being lied to. It may make them feel even more alone.
Generally depressed or anxious: People with BDD may possess a general feeling of anxiety or depression. They see no solution to their problem and approach everything with a sense of hopelessness.
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when I read that, i cried beacuse I'm exactly like that. almost to a T
http://www.bddcentral.com/description.htmgo there^ if you want more info. but what you said doesn't match
what I relate to is definitly not..what did you call it? oh yea.. a "mild dissorder"
you can't "highly doubt" that someone has somthing when you don't even know them.
@Savina: thank you
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