Body Dysmorphia

VCDT has been used successfully to treat Body Dysmorphic Disorders

“Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (previously known as Dysmorphophobia is sometimes referred to as body dysmorphia or dysmorphic syndrome) is a (psychological) Somatoform disorder in which the affected person is excessively concerned about and preoccupied by a perceived defect in his or her physical features (body image).

Depending on the individual case, BDD may either be a somatoform disorder or part of an eating disorder or both: BDD always includes a debilitating or excessive fear of judgement by others, as is seen with social anxiety, social phobia and some OCD problems; or alternately may be a part of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and compulsive overeating. Although the term “body dysmorphic disorder” itself describes only those excessive social acceptance fears that relate to one’s personal body image. Depending on the individual it may or may not also be part of one of these wider or related syndromes.”

No one should live their life with such a disorder.