"I was slim, but Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) made me believe I was extremely fat, wobbly, bulky, unattractive, and disproportionate.
Suffering from BDD, you genuinely feel flawed and may even think people are lying to you when they say you aren’t.
I never wore a swimsuit as a teenager because all I saw were my wobbly arms, fat body, and flat butt. In an attempt to keep my weight in check, I would force myself to vomit after every meal.
The irony is that I ate a lot because I was angry and depressed; eating was the only way I coped.
I thought I was fat, but the reality was that I was anorexic. I looked like a bag of bones, so much so that I fainted in school one day. I was a size eight, but when I looked in the mirror, I saw a fat, awkward size 16 girl with a flat butt.
When I grew up and had my first baby, I thought my struggles would end. Instead, they worsened. With social media constantly showcasing images of perfection and filled with hate comments, I underwent five plastic surgeries. Yet, I still didn’t see myself as beautiful.
Not until I realized that you cannot fix a psychiatric problem with plastic surgery..."
In this episode of Sanctum, we explore how to deal with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Perhaps you share similar feelings but haven’t been diagnosed yet? What if everyone in Korea has BDD? Is that the reason for the increasing rate of body surgeries? Does the plastic surgery industry prey on BDD victims?
Join us to discover the answers and learn how to heal and cope with Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
BDD: Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where a person becomes excessively preoccupied with perceived flaws in their appearance, which are often minor or nonexistent. Individuals with BDD may spend significant time worrying about their looks, engage in repetitive behaviors like mirror checking or skin picking, and may even avoid social situations due to their concerns. This disorder can lead to severe emotional distress and impact daily life, relationships, and self-esteem.
6 окт 2024
