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We’re very fortunate to have two great treatments for BDD. It’s hard to believe that as recently as just a few decades ago, we didn’t know what treatments work for... Read more » The post Which Works Better for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Medication or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? appeared first on BDD.| BDD
By: Katharine A. Phillips, M.D. I sometimes hear people say that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) works better than medication for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) — or that medication works better. But... Read more » The post Which Works Better for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Medication or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy? appeared first on BDD.| BDD
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) typically first strikes in adolescence, at a time when people are already experiencing personal and social challenges unlike any other time of life. Hormonal changes, societal... Read more »| BDD
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) can be a devastating disorder — but there is hope. Learn about treatment, research, and other resources that can help.| BDD
Many people are unhappy with some part of the way they look; however, if the amount of time and energy spent thinking about the body part interferes with day-to-day functioning or causes significant emotional distress, then the person is diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).| BDD