What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?

In this video I am going to explain what Body Dysmorphic Disorder or BDD is, then I am going to show you a quick quiz that you can take to work out if this is the problem that you are dealing with, because knowing what the problem is, is the first step to getting help and then recovery. Body Dysmorphic Disorder or BDD is an anxiety disorder that affects 1 in 50 people, it is far more common than most of us think. The main feature of BDD is spending a large amount of time worrying about a perceived flaw in your appearance, usually one that others would not notice. It is not a sign of vanity or self-obsession, but of low self esteem and low confidence, where a belief that you are inadequate, defective or a failure as a person, manifests as an obsessional worry about a specific part of your body. Those suffering with BDD are often also suffering from anxiety and/or depression. I hope you find the video helpful, thank you for watching and I’ll see you soon. If you have any questions then please post your comments below and I will do my best to help. In the meantime, for more useful information visit: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** SUBSCRIBE HERE **    / @theasmrpsychologist   ** MORE ABOUT ME ** I am the Lead Clinical Psychologist at The British CBT & Counselling Service and find that I am often the first person with whom my patients share significant and intimate thoughts and memories. I feel at ease being a therapist, I feel I can empathise with people’s distress and discomfort but don’t feel overwhelmed by it, I can understand their problem and know how to help, it has always just felt like what I should be doing. If you are interested in reading more then you may find my blog articles useful: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** ABOUT THE BRITISH CBT & COUNSELLING SERVICE ** The British CBT & Counselling Service are Doctors of Clinical and Counselling Psychology specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults and children. Featuring 12 Clinics in London, Great Missenden and Nottingham as well as offering counselling online via Skype, the BCBT provide a team of fully qualified therapists and psychologists that offer a range of psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). For more information visit: https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... ** BOOKS I HAVE WRITTEN ** Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Treatment Guide: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cognitive-Be... How to Get Pregnant Fast: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Pregnant... ** USEFUL LINKS ** About Dr Gray ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... Blog Articles ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... The BCBT Service ► https://www.thebritishcbtcounsellings... Twitter ►   / britishcbt   Facebook ►   / thebritishcbtcounsellingservice   LinkedIn ►   / the-british-cbt-&-counselling-service