Posted by Tamar on June 21, 2006, at 4:34:14
In reply to Re: Body Dysmorphic Disorder » Adrift, posted by Racer on June 21, 2006, at 2:02:01
> And then there's the other side -- sometimes, what others might think is BDD, just isn't. I have been told that "your b**bs aren't that big, it's not a problem." Well, uh, guess what? Just because someone else doesn't think they LOOK big, doesn't mean that I can find clothing that fits, it doesn't mean that I can exercise comfortably without wearing two bras, etc. So, do I think that the size of my b**bs totally ruins my looks? No, but I do think that the way I look to others is distorted by the size of my chest, and that my life would be a lot easier if I didn't have them. (Not to mention less painful.) So, my issue around this section of my body might make someone else say, "Ah, BDD." Nope -- practical things, like finding clothing and physical discomfort are behind my dislike of this section of my body.EXACTLY! EXACTLY! Wow, it feels good to know I'm not the only one. I feel as if I need to introduce them before I introduce myself; they seem to enter a room before me. "Hi, I'm Tamar; I see you've met my boobs already."
Sorry Adrift, didn't mean to hijack your thread. I agree with Racer that BDD is a very comlpex thing. It's not very common, but that doesn't mean you couldn't possibly have it. However, if you have such strong feelings about a part of your body, it sounds like something that needs to be addressed. Are you in therapy? (Sorry, I can't remember if you've said.)
Tamar
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