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Saturday, July 9, 2022

What is Body Dysmorphic disorder?

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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a brain disorder that creates faulty and inaccurate perceptions about your appearance. Some people can have delusional beliefs which make it appear that the flaws you see in your body are correct.

This is the criteria according to the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition.

Preoccupation with perceived flaws or defects in physical appearance.

Repetitive behaviors are performed in response to appearance concerns.

Preoccupation can cause distress or impairment in important functions such as social, occupational, and other areas.

Concerns about body fat and weight are not more likely to explain the preoccupation in someone with an eating disorder.

About 2/3% of people experience this problem during childhood and adolescence. The head or face is the most common area of concern. Head concerns things such as insisting that your ears are too big or misaligned.

This video will discuss a case about body dysmorphic disorder. I use examples from the case to explain the criteria.

Because of your obsession with having a body flaw and the rituals and behavior you engage in, body dysmorphic disorder can be grouped with obsessive compulsive disorders. The treatment of this disorder is similar as OCD. It involves a combination medication and cognitive behavior therapy.

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These are some
resources that can be helpful.Resources
Phillips KA. The broken mirror. New York: Oxford University Press. 2005.
Body Dysmorphic Foundation g

References
Barnhill, John, et.al. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Related Disorders DSM-5(r). Clinical Cases. August 2013

Feusner JD., Hembacher E., Moller H., Moody TD. A disorder characterized by abnormalities in object visual processing. Psychol Med. 2011;41(11): 2385-2397.

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Hypersomnia - My Diary - Day 18: Review
Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) / Self Update

Approved in the USA - 2008, Lisdexamfetamine, also known as Vyvanse, is another popular and better option to Adderall or Dexedrine for managing hypersomnia symptoms. Today, I will discuss the drug's general information, its mechanism of action, differences with other drugs, and the actual feedback from patients who have used it.

After the Vyvanse briefing I update you on how I feel on day 18,, if any symptoms still persist, and how the milligrams of Adderall have affected my overall mood.

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