Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BBD) is classified as a type of chronic mental illness that permeates a persons thinking making them believe that they have a flaw with their appearance.  This flaw may or may not exist and often is very minor, but to the person can be very distressing. 

To a person with body dysmorphic disorder there is an intense obsession with their appearance and body image. Often a person with BBD will wake up worrying about their appearance and spend countless hours obsessing over their weight, nose, hair, etc.  Body dysmorphic disorder is a serious disorder that is becoming a pervasive problem in adolescent girls and some boys.

Generally, when we speak of body dysmorphic disorders we think of two of its complications which are Anorexia and Bulimia.  This month these two complications will be our focus and in coming months we’ll tackle other complications of BDD such as, self-mutilation, obsessive-compulsive disorders, social isolation, difficulty attending work or school and lack of close relationships.