My Experience with Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Newest Review: ... people i meet, that they think i am beautiful and look like a model. It is strange because i see myself so horrible. I am 16 ... more

... years old and 5ft1, 6 and a half stone. I'm not scientifically overweight but have always felt much larger than anyone ive ever met. When i look in the mirror, i see a huge monster. I have now come to accept that this is not the truth, but i will never be able to see myself differently to an obese person. I am also very obsessed with my facial appearance. I have been recording myself on videocamera for years. Usually imbetween 2-6 hours daily. I have worn out a few video cameras and 100's of tapes. I feel i...more

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My Experience with Body Dysmorphic Disorder: My personal experience (391 words)
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I have been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder a few years ago. It is thought it is a result of my schizophrenia. But it is a whole new nightmare in itself, and i have found it much harder to break out of this mental illness than any other. Ive been given several medications, but i dont beleive any of them are specifically helping my problem at all. I feel happier and less moody, but still trapped in a confusion of self image. I am often told by total strangers or new people i meet, that they think i am beautiful and look like a model. It is strange because i see myself so horrible. I am 16 years old and 5ft1, 6 and a half stone. I'm ... Read the complete review

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