News of Somatoform Disorders

Alright, so here goes.
I've always completely hated my body. I can't find any redeeming characteristics about it. As far as I'm concerned, I'm too short, too fat, not muscular enough, my hair is hideous, my face even worse, and even things like my skin color quite repulsive. My friends, family, boyfriends, etc. tell me that I'm cute/attractive/etc. but I feel like they're just patronzing me because they know how much I hate myself. I ...

I really need some help right now. I am so confused and distraught. I am 23 years old and have been suffering from BDD since I was about 12-13 years old. My BDD has changed and progressed as I have become older. It has taken on its own form in a sense. There have been times in my life where my BDD was under control and I was able to function normally, but the thoughts ...

i dont really know where to start.
I have always thought i was ugly since i was at school and was told i was.

I feel like the ugliest person in the world. My boyfriend tells me he thinks i'm the prettiest woman in the world but i cant believe him.
I love him and i dont want to lose him. I am always asking if he thinks people on TV or in films are ...

:cry: Hello..im new to this site. My name is Michelle.. I feel like i want to kill myself.. I havent got the guts though, but wish i could just goto sleep and never wake up again.

I have had BDD for many years.. started in my teens and im in my thirties now.. I had anorexia too and binge eating, but recovered from them ...

Hello,

I'm a 37 year old female and I was recently diagnosed with this confusing disorder. Here is what happened....

Approx. 4 weeks ago I began having slight numbness in my left foot and lower leg. I also would have episodes of painful tingling sensations in my left foot that resembled being bitten by ants.
Over the next 2 weeks, I began noticing that I seemed more clumsy than normal. I began frequently tripping over ...

Hi- please take a look at my website which has just been updated with a video I made for channel 5 news (UK) about BDD now watchable. There are also other videos on the multimedia section and lots there that might help. It's www.swestwood.com
Thanks

We have a new diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome and are looking for help in Hawaii for this.

A short film I made about BDD is to be shown on channel five news tomorrow (Tuesday) on their 11.30 broadcast and hopefully on the 5.30 one too. They have editted it so don't know how good it will be but hope it helps increase awareness. Please tune in. Thanks

Hello to all, excited about joining. I can relate to some many of your stories, how you feel, what it does to you.
I'm a 45 yr old male in realatively good health - so they say (doctors). I'm about 155lbs soak & wet. I constantly think & worry about getting some debilitating illness (nothing specific) & that the doctors will misdiagnose me. I used to be on Paxil till last yr I tapered myself ...

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