Can someone explain BDD to me?!


Question: Can someone explain BDD to me!?
All I know is it is a mental disorder where someone is obsessed with their apperance, and I think that my boyfriend may have it, his self esteem isn't all that great and he's never happy with his apperance when he looks in the mirror and I tell him that he's sexy and handsome, which he is, to me!. so he smiles and thanks me for the compliment, but he still is hard on himself because of the way he looks!. What else can I do here!? Please help me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
BDD is when a person is so concerned about their appearence that it becomes an obsession!. Some ppl with this disorder are so concerned with their apparence that they might make attempts to alter their appearence through surgery or self injurious behavior and it still does not make them feel better!. If he ever comments about hurting himself this is a huge problem and he should get help from a pro asap!.
He might just have really poor self esteem and he sounds like hes really hard on himself!. Unfortunately, some ppl with BDD are so concerned with their appearence that its like a delusion--no matter what you say, he won't believe you cause the thought is so fixed in his head!.
I would say that you should keep doing what you are doing!. Be supportive and tell him what you do like about him!. Perhaps he is just doing this because he likes hearing you tell him he's sexy and handsome!.!.!.

If the problem doesnt go away, there is no substitute for pro help!. Have his family help get him evaluated!.

Good luck with this!!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

I guess just read up on the disorder on the internet!. Should be a lot about it!. Or go to the library!. I have a thing about me, but i'm sure a lot of people do!. Sometimes I look good, other times I don't look so good!.

If he's thinking he doesn't look good ever, you gotta learn about it to help him!. I'm sorry I don't know much, but I do know you can learn alot about search for the answers about the disorder online!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

be a good friend as well as his girlfriend
talk to him often to convince him how you feel and that looks are not so important
maybe research this online and show it to him
good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com





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