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BDD Treatments
How is BDD treated? Can you take medication? Is it all done through behavioral therapy? You can actually participate in all of these things and more. When treating BDD you just have to figure out which treatment will be the most effective for you. The most important part is seeing a qualified therapist who is experienced with treating body dysmorphic disorder.

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Jamie Feusner
Dr. Jamie Feusner-Psychiatrist, Professor, UCLA
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Chris Trondsen
Chris Trondsen-Recovering from Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For BDD 
  1. Dr. Jamie Feusner
  2. How is 'cognitive-behavioral therapy' effective in treating BDD? 
  3. Is there evidence cognitive-behavioral therapy works in treating BDD? 
  4. What are the goals of cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating BDD? 
  5. What techniques are used to treat BDD? 
  6. What are some of the unhealthy thought patterns associated with BDD? 
  7. How can cognitive therapy help me overcome BDD? 
  8. How do my beliefs affect my emotions and BDD? 
  9. How can a thought record help me with BDD? 
  10. How can I learn to stop my unhealthy rituals? 
  11. Can substituting habits or rituals help in BDD? 
  12. What is the goal of behavioral experiments? 
  13. Does the BDD patient get support during this behavioral experiments? 
  14. I don't want to do behavioral experiments - Are they really necessary in my treatment? 
  15. How does social interaction help people with BDD? 
  16. What is 'mirror retraining'? 
  17. How many therapy sessions will it take before I feel better? 
  18. Why isn't therapy improving my BDD? 
  19. Are there any therapies other than cognitive behavioral therapy that work for BDD? 
  20. Will I need therapy for BDD all my life? 
How To Support Someone With BDD 
  1. Dr. Jamie Feusner
  2. Why doesn't my loved one believe me when I tell them they're not ugly? 
  3. Should I continue to offer reassurance to a loved one with BDD? 
  4. How can I help my loved one see their behavior is not normal? 
  5. How can I encourage someone to get help for BDD? 
  6. How can I support someone with BDD through treatment? 
  7. How can I encourage my friend with BDD to go out? 
  8. Why are people with BDD so selfish? 
  9. Why is it so hard for someone with BDD to work? 
  10. Is it my fault my child has BDD? 
Treating BDD 
  1. Dr. Jamie Feusner
  2. What treatments are most effective for BDD? 
  3. Why would I see a therapist if BDD is a physical problem? 
  4. Can a dermatologist or plastic surgeon treat BDD? 
  5. How can I find a BDD treatment program? 
  6. What should I look for in a therapist? 
  7. How can group therapy help me overcome BDD? 
Medications For BDD 
  1. Dr. Jamie Feusner
  2. If BDD is about body image, why do I need medication? 
  3. What medications are prescribed for BDD? 
  4. How well do medications work at treating BDD? 
  5. How do SRI medications change the brain chemistry of those with BDD? 
  6. In what ways do SRI medications improve life for people with BDD? 
  7. How long does it take for an SRI to improve things for someone with BDD? 
  8. Do SRI's work for everyone with BDD? 
  9. What are the risks of SRI or antidepressant medications? 
  10. Can MAO inhibitors work on BDD? 
  11. Can anti-anxiety medications be combined with antidepressants to treat BDD? 
  12. When is an antipsychotic needed to treat BDD? 
  13. How long do I have to take medication if I have BDD? 
Group Therapy For BDD 
  1. Chris Trondsen
  2. How did you become involved in group therapy for BDD? 
  3. What happened at your first BDD group session? 
  4. What did you expect to see at your BDD group? 
  5. What was your initial reaction to group therapy for BDD? 
  6. What did you learn at your first BDD group? 
  7. Did seeing normal-looking people in your group help you realize you might look normal, too? 
  8. How did group therapy for your BDD help you regain hope? 
  9. How did the people in your group inspire you? 
  10. How did group therapy provide accountability for you? 
Therapy And Medication For BDD 
  1. Chris Trondsen
  2. Were you prescribed medication for your BDD? 
  3. Did your therapist know you weren't taking your medication? 
  4. What prompted you to take medication for your BDD? 
  5. How did cognitive behavioral therapy help you with BDD? 
  6. What was the hardest part of treatment for BDD? 
  7. Did you ever want to give up while in treatment for BDD? 
  8. How did you get through treatment for BDD? 
  9. How did you realize your self-image wasn't accurate? 
  10. Was it difficult to overcome BDD? 
  11. How did you motivate yourself through treatment? 
  12. What was the key to recovering from BDD for you? 
Getting Help For BDD 
  1. Chris Trondsen
  2. How did your mother encourage therapy? 
  3. What reason did you give your mother for your suicide attempt? 
  4. What were your initial goals for therapy? 
  5. What was your initial diagnosis? 
  6. What was therapy like before you were diagnosed with BDD? 
  7. Did you consider taking your life again? 

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