Who are we?
Our group consist of 5 members.
Chief Editor: Chan Hui Mui
Vice-Editor: Theresa Tan
Forum Manager: Amanda Tui
Forum Assistant: Cheong Yong Qiang
Designer: Jaclyn Ee
History of Weblog
We started off this weblog initially when
we were doing the Project Work (PW).
Our main aim of setting up this blog was to create an awareness of BDD.
Contact Us
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
A psychiatric disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with imagined defects in physical appearance.
According to some research, it is found out that at this point of time,
there are more than 500 youths in Singapore who have been diagnosed as BDD sufferers.
This is problem has slowly conqeur the youth male population.
Causes of BDD
1) A chemical imbalance in the brain
2) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
3) Eating disorder
4) Generalized anxiety disorder
5) Psychological, behavioral or cultural factors
Symptoms
1) Frequently comparing appearance with that of others
2) Repeatedly checking the appearance of the specific body part in mirrors or other reflective surfaces
3) Refusing to have pictures taken
4) Wearing excessive clothing, makeup and hats to camouflage the perceived flaw
5) Using hands or posture to hide the imagined defect
7) Picking at one's skin
8) Frequently measuring the imagined or exaggerated defect
9) Elaborate grooming rituals
10) Excessive researching about the perceived defective body part
11) Seeking surgery or other medical treatment despite contrary opinions or medical recommendations
12) Seeking reassurance about the perceived defect or trying to convince others that it's abnormal or excessive
13) Avoiding social situations in which the perceived flaw might be noticed
14) Feeling anxious and self-conscious around others (social phobia) because of the imagined defect
Impact
1) Depression.
2) Social isolation.
3) Unnecessary medical procedures.
Treatment
1) Antidepressants
2) Cognitive behavior therapy
3) Follow the schedule for your medication
4) Involve your family
