BDD is pathological; what you have is a simple case of vanity, possibly complicated by insecurity. People with BDD can get no relief from their fears that particular features are deformed, hideous, monstrous -- even after multiple surgeries. Sometimes they even cut the feature they hate or try to break their own noses.
I think you posted this just so people could look at you brag about how pretty you are. I'm sorry you feel the need for such public validation from strangers.
Thanks for your reply. Just wanted to let you know I am not trying to get any validation, its not like I posted a picture on a site to get praises. I truly was wondering if people believed those were symptoms of BDD.
I truly don't believe they are symptoms of BDD. What you're describing doesn't sound pathological, crippling or dangerous, so I doubt it's anything that should make you worry.
If you find your chase for physical perfection limits you in other ways, it's something you might want to try to overcome, though, even if it isn't BDD. Volunteer to work with troubled kids or elderly people. Find other things in yourself to appreciate; you are far more than your physical self. We all are. :)
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BDD is pathological; what you have is a simple case of vanity, possibly complicated by insecurity. People with BDD can get no relief from their fears that particular features are deformed, hideous, monstrous -- even after multiple surgeries. Sometimes they even cut the feature they hate or try to break their own noses.
I think you posted this just so people could look at you brag about how pretty you are. I'm sorry you feel the need for such public validation from strangers.
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Thanks for your reply. Just wanted to let you know I am not trying to get any validation, its not like I posted a picture on a site to get praises. I truly was wondering if people believed those were symptoms of BDD.
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I truly don't believe they are symptoms of BDD. What you're describing doesn't sound pathological, crippling or dangerous, so I doubt it's anything that should make you worry.
If you find your chase for physical perfection limits you in other ways, it's something you might want to try to overcome, though, even if it isn't BDD. Volunteer to work with troubled kids or elderly people. Find other things in yourself to appreciate; you are far more than your physical self. We all are. :)