BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER• Brigid Martin

Multiaxial Evaluation Report FormAxis I: Clinical Disorders and Other Conditions That May Be A Focus of Clinical AttentionDiagnostic code DSM-IV-TR name315.2 ___________BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER________ __ __.__ __ _____________________________________________ __ __.__ __ ___________________________________________Axis II: Personality Disorders and Mental RetardationDiagnostic code DSM-IV-TR name__ __ __.__ __ _____________________________________________ __ __.__ __ ___________________________________________Axis III: General Medical Conditions_______________________________________________________________________________Axis IV: Psychosocial and Environmental ProblemsCheck:•Problems with primary support group Specify: ______________________________________________•Problems related to the social environment. Specify: _________________________________________•Educational problems Specify: ______________________________________________•Occupational problems Specify: ______________________________________________•Housing problems Specify: ______________________________________________•Economic problems Specify: ______________________________________________•Problems with access to health care services Specify: ________________________________________•Problems with the legal system/crime. Specify: ____________________________________________•Other psychosocial and environmental problems Specify: _____________________________________Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning Scale

Score: .35-.74

Definition

Body Dysmorphic Disorder a psychological disorder in which a person becomes obsessed with imaginary defects in their appearance.

SymptomsCharacterized by persistent and intrusive preoccupations with an imagined or slight defect in one's appearance.

Obsessions make it difficult for people with BDD to focus on anything but their imperfections. This can lead to low self-esteem, avoidance of social situations, and problems at work or school.People may avoid leaving their homes altogether and may even have thoughts of suicide or make a suicide attempt.Sufferers may perform some type of compulsive or repetitive behavior to try to hide or improve their flaws, although these behaviors usually give only temporary relief.

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04/19/23

Compulsive Behaviors That May Occur

camouflaging (with body position, clothing, makeup, hair, hats, etc).

comparing body part to others’ appearance

seeking surgery

checking in a mirror constantly or avoiding mirrors

skin picking

excessive grooming, exercise, or changing of clothes

Other InformationSimilar Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-denoting or relating to a disorder in which a person feels compelled to perform certain meaningless actions repeatedly in order to alleviate obsessive fears or intrusive thoughts, typically resulting in severe disruption of daily life.

Social Anxiety Disorder-the extreme fear of being scrutinized and judged by others in social or performance situations

DepressionEating Disorders

CausesNot known specifically as to what causes BDD

Some causes of neurological impairments include:Brain differences. Abnormalities in brain structure or

neurochemistry may play a role in causing body dysmorphic disorder.

Genes. Some studies show that body dysmorphic disorder is more common in people whose biological family members also have the condition, indicating that there may be at least one gene associated with this disorder.

Environment. Your environment, life experiences and culture may contribute to body dysmorphic disorder, especially if they involve negative experiences about your body or self-image.

Treatment

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-goal of this treatment is to reduce an individual’s negative thoughts about their appearance and their compulsive behaviorsSerotonin Reuptake Inhibitors-work like antidepressants; stop the neurotransmitter serotonin from being reabsorbed by the brain.

Videos

What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder? 2min.I Hate Me. 2min

Bibliography

http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder-bddhttp://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/basics/causes/con-20029953http://psychcentral.com/lib/demystifying-treatment-for-body-dysmorphic-disorder/0001948/2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0yJZ8mDAAQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNbxKxC5NcU