Quote From: anon_slcBody Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a psychological disease characterized with an obsession of perceived flaws in the sufferer's appearance. In reality these flaws are minimal or nonexistent, yet to the sufferer they are very real and can create extreme anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors. Some of my favorite reads that provide a great introduction and insight into the subject are:
The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder by Katharine Phillips
Eating Disorders by Pamela Keel OR Good Eater: The True Story of One Man's Struggle With Binge Eating Disorder by Ron Saxen
A Bright Red Scream: Self-Mutilation and the Language of Pain by Marilee Strong
How to Journal for Therapy:
http://arar.essortment.com/therapyjournali_repu.htm
Healing Anxiety and Depression (7 types of anxiety and depression) by Daniel Amen and Lisa Routh OR Getting Help: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Self-Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health Problems by Jeffrey Wood
Because the perceived physical defect in BDD isn't apparent to others, BDD can be a difficult disease to understand, accept, seek help and treat. The late Princess Diana, also suffered from the eating disorders that characterize between 35 to 80 percent of all cutters.
Hope it helps!
Just out of curiosity, do you actually READ all these books you post on every subject that is on the show?
Just askin'..... :)
