Posted by Adrift on June 21, 2006, at 18:44:28
In reply to Re: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, posted by ElaineM on June 21, 2006, at 7:50:14
> Adrift: I won't write much now, (and forgive me if I don't pick the right words, I'm no expert) but I have BDD and and an ED. I don't know if your concerns are weight related, but I know that that is something people find confusing - the difference between the two. The problem with "knowing" if you have it is that it is a disorder that exists on the delusional spectrum. I'm still working on that part of it myself.
>
> Because of the nature of it, I do think that you would need a professional to diagnosis it. But if you are interested a really good book about it I'd recommend "The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder" by Katharine A. Phillips.
>
> You should mention your concerns to your T (if you have one.)
> ElaineI will talk to my t about it and thanks for the book suggestion. Its confusing because I know I am not delusional, but if I make a negative comment about myself people make me feel delusional.
poster:Adrift
thread:659493
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/psycho/20060615/msgs/659866.html