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Can BDD be treated without medication?
Individuals with milder or more moderate BDD symptoms may benefit from either medication or therapy alone. Individuals who suffer from severe BDD can potentially improve with either treatment alone, but it is often recommended to combine psychotherapy and medication, especially if the person is suicidal.
Why do people with BDD try to “fix” their problems?
Because they see their problems as something physical that needs to be changed, many individuals with BDD (including kids and teens) end up trying many cosmetic treatments to “fix” their perceived flaws.
What is the best medication for BDD?
Medication for BDD. The category of medications called serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs), also known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), is considered the first-line medication treatment for BDD.
What are the signs and symptoms of BDD?
For example, a person with BDD may be obsessively fixated on a minor skin blemish, small breast size, or perceived excess body hair. Excessive grooming behaviors such as hair-pulling, skin-picking, and nail-biting.
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What is the treatment for BDD?
There are both therapy- and medication-based treatment options to help those with BDD. The goal of these treatments are to improve quality of life and overall day-to-day functioning of those with BDD, while also decreasing the distress associated with appearance concerns and compulsive behaviors that are also commonly seen in BDD.
How does BDD help?
Individuals with BDD also learn strategies to help decrease using avoidance behaviors (for example, avoiding eye contact with others) and compulsive behaviors (for example, repeatedly comparing oneself to others in the room). When one uses avoidance and compulsive behaviors to help decrease anxiety or distress, ...
What is CBT in BDD?
CBT focuses on the thoughts (i.e., cognitions) and repetitive behaviors triggered by BDD, such as the excessive attention BDD patients give to specific, small aspects of their appearance (e.g., perceived flaws).
What is the first line of treatment for BDD?
A type of medication called serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) is considered the first-line medication treatment for BDD. Note: The following information is provided as a general guideline and should not be used as a substitute for meeting with a mental health professional familiar with treating BDD. People with BDD may have a variety of ...
Can non-SRI be used for BDD?
At this time, non-SRI medications are not currently recommended as the only medication treatment for BDD. People with BDD who improve with SRIs spend less time obsessing about their appearance and have better control over their compulsive behaviors.
Is CBT good for BDD?
In summary, CBT for adults with BDD is effective in improving BDD symptoms and has also been shown to improve related symptoms, such as depression, insight, body image, self-esteem and social anxiety. SRI medications are also effective for BDD symptoms, and they also improve related symptoms, such as depression, insight, functioning, ...
Is BDD a matter of vanity?
In addition, given how severe and chronic BDD can be, early identification and treatment of the disorder are crucial. Appearance concerns associated with BDD are more than a matter of vanity.