Comments on: Body dysmorphic disorder http://ie.reachout.com Reach Out provides information on stress, anxiety, bullying, suicide, depression, bipolar and other issues that can affect your mental health and well-being. Thu, 23 May 2013 19:24:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Naoise http://ie.reachout.com/inform-yourself/eating-disorders/body-dysmorphic-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-28329 Naoise Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:07 +0000 http://reachout.fusio.net/?page_id=1997#comment-28329 Hi Bernie
That’s great to hear your getting help and that you’re open to meeting others in the same situation as yourself.
The organisation Bodywhys runs some support groups around the country and they also have some online too. If you email alex@bodywhys.ie they can fill you in with the details of their support groups.
Take care
regards
Naoise

]]> By: Bernie Mahady http://ie.reachout.com/inform-yourself/eating-disorders/body-dysmorphic-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-28282 Bernie Mahady Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:49:07 +0000 http://reachout.fusio.net/?page_id=1997#comment-28282 only started to get help for my BDD and would like to speak to people who suffer from the same issue so i can get some advice

]]> By: reachout http://ie.reachout.com/inform-yourself/eating-disorders/body-dysmorphic-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-3709 reachout Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:25:30 +0000 http://reachout.fusio.net/?page_id=1997#comment-3709 Hi Sarah. A

It’s great to hear you found the site helpful. If you think your body image is related to your self harm make sure you bring it up with your therapist. They will be able to help you come up with strategies to feel better about your body.

All the best
Roisin

]]> By: Sarah.A http://ie.reachout.com/inform-yourself/eating-disorders/body-dysmorphic-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-3536 Sarah.A Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:05:31 +0000 http://reachout.fusio.net/?page_id=1997#comment-3536 Thanks, I found this really helpful. I am 13 and I am currently seeing a therapist because I was self-harming. Now after reading this i think i have it because the way I look was one of the reasons for my self-harming.

]]> By: Emz http://ie.reachout.com/inform-yourself/eating-disorders/body-dysmorphic-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-3148 Emz Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:58:25 +0000 http://reachout.fusio.net/?page_id=1997#comment-3148 There is so much pressure out there to look the best you can, and it really can be unrealistic and take it’s toll. I have BDD and have had it for a few years now. I’m getting so much better now but I still have my days of course. Even if I have the chance to go out with my friends I don’t because I’m constantly paranoid about my weight etc. I’d never wish this upon anybody. If anyone happen to be reading this that thinks they might have it, go and get help NOW, because the sooner you go and get help, the sooner the scars will heal. Good luck <3

]]> By: fiona long http://ie.reachout.com/inform-yourself/eating-disorders/body-dysmorphic-disorder/comment-page-1/#comment-465 fiona long Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:43:35 +0000 http://reachout.fusio.net/?page_id=1997#comment-465 I really feel for young girls and boys in this ‘looks orientated society’ even those that dont have issues are still insecure and paranoid.I am nearly 34 and even though I understand that it is just a culteral thing, I find myself exploring ways to make myself look better. At the core I really believe if you have good friends,family and people in your life that let you know how special you are you are less likely to suffer from low self esteem,and more likely to accept yourself. I worry for those that do not have that fudamentle support system. Thank god Bodywhys is there. It’s so important to be able to talk to others and know that you’r not a minority and others think the same. The work that you do is amazing.

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