This post was originally published in the Fall 2020 edition of the OCD Newsletter. As the summer comes to an end and the air starts to take on a pleasant… Read more »
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Exercise and recovery from body dysmorphic disorder
by Eva E. Fisher, PhD I am writing this post while gazing out the window at a beautiful Colorado landscape. Today is the first time in almost a month that… Read more »
The other side of fear: reclaiming the life I lost to body dysmorphic disorder
by Kellie Smith I will never forget the first time I looked in the mirror and thought that I no longer resembled a human being. When I looked at my… Read more »
Is seeing believing?
by Dr. James Claiborn People with BDD struggle with what they see when they look at themselves. They often report seeing aspects of their appearance that are distorted, deformed or… Read more »
Make peace, not love
by Dr. Ryan Kaplan Often when people with BDD first come to see me for treatment, they describe their struggles with their appearance and how they hate what they see… Read more »
Body dysmorphic disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
by Roberto Olivardia, PhD Although not yet recognized in the scientific literature, the relationship between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is worthy of attention. As a… Read more »
OCD in Asian Americans/Indian Americans
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that can affect anyone regardless of their racial/ethnic identity. While Asian Americans and Indian Americans deal with the same OCD symptoms… Read more »
Stress, COVID-19, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
by Stella Kim Hansen, LMHC and Michele T. Pato, MD It wouldn’t be possible to write a blog post about body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) without acknowledging the stressful effects of… Read more »
Walking with Love and Possibilities
by Denis Asselin In confinement no one can hear you scream. I know from experience. It’s frustrating to be required to isolate and reduce a bigger world to a restricted… Read more »
Public Policy Corner: Spring 2020
This post was originally published in the Spring 2020 edition of the OCD Newsletter. Greetings! We’re looking forward to an exciting year ahead for the IOCDF Public Policy Program. In… Read more »