The BDD Foundation
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The BDD Foundation is the only charity in the world exclusively dedicated to raising awareness and alleviating the suffering caused by Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
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"This is a landmark book - the 1st book on BDD written by sufferers, family & carers..." Prof Katharine Phillips
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Never trust a mirror.
http://t.co/B220d409i9
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bdd
#bodyimage
#selfesteem
#mentalhealth
http://t.co/6vAcDORCWT
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How are you feeling today? This useful info-graphic can help you break your feelings & emotions down.
#mentalhealth
http://t.co/Bud89SgYJA
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We are looking for a remote admin assistant to work 1-2 days a week, over a 5 week period (mid-June to mid-July). To find out more & apply follow this link:
#wearehiring
#adminassistant
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Our partners over at The Humanians are minting their NFT project now!
A socially conscious NFT collection raising awareness for Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Go support them and mint a Humanians NFT!
@TheHumanians
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bddawareness
#NFT
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This week's Wednesday night webinar is from Professor David Veale, the leading expert in the UK on Body Dysmorphic Disorder. He will be talking about preoccupation in BDD and how to overcome it. To register follow this link:
#bdd
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
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We are excited to announce our 1st ever virtual conference with
@ocdaction
! We would love to invite you to join us on Saturday 26th June. It will be a space for those affected by OCD & BDD to come together from all over the world to learn, connect & feel inspired.
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Read this article in the Guardian with our Head of Ops sharing her experience of BDD, treatment and being involved in our charity. “At the BDDF, a lot of our work is trying to show people that they’re not alone and it’s not their fault.”
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Yesterday’s Daily Express Article on Kitty’s experience of Body Dysmorphia and the transformative powers of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
#BDD
#Bodydysmorphia
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It is incredible what one person can do to spread awareness, raise money & challenge their BDD
@jxdechxn
#BDD
#inspiration
#rolemodel
pls RT
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The BDDF submitted evidence and the final report into the impact of body image has been released. There is recognition of the seriousness of the condition and recommendations for government around BDD - brilliant work & more awareness raised! Read more:
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📢 The time has come! 📢
🎫 Tickets are now available for our 10th Anniversary Conference: New Horizons
📍Logan Hall, 20 Bedford Way, WC1H 0AL
📅 4th November 2023
Tickets:
More info:
#recovery
#BDD
#conference
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Thank you to
@CharlieKing85
for bravely sharing his story of BDD on Steph's Packed Lunch this week & for raising awareness about the condition. To watch the episode and hear more about Charlie's experience follow this link:
#bdd
#bodydysmorphia
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How to Prevent an Anxiety Attack
#anxiety
#anxietyattack
#depression
#grounding
#panicattack
#selfhelp
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The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded the BDDF the sum of £101,124 over 3 years to maintain & expand our support services: e-helpline, support groups & Overcoming BDD Programme. We are truly grateful & so happy to share this with our community. Thank you
@TNLComFund
🙌
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Have your say in BDD Research. Join an advisory group!
UCL are launching a new interview-based project to better understand the views and experience of those who live with BDD.
More info:
Contact:
@georginakrebs
on g.krebs
@ucl
.ac.uk
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'How Lockdown Has Made Body Dysmorphia Worse' a well researched and thoughtful article on
@refinery29uk
about the effect that Covid-19 has had on the BDD community
#bdd
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bodydysmorphia
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Fantastic to see BDD shown as a leading feature on BBC News. The feature shared the story of a BDD survivor, & spoke with Dr Amita Jassi to understand more about BDD & the crucial need for further research. Watch full video:
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NEW BDD Podcast! Our latest addition to the podcast is a discussion with Alanah Bagwell about her journey to recovery from BDD. Listen now on our website, itunes and most other podcast apps.
#bddpodcast
#beatingbdd
#bdd
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
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So excited to announce the launch of this new project! Expanding the evidence base available for people seeking treatment for
#BDD
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
Please share!
@BDDFoundation
@ocdaction
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Ground-breaking and humbling documentary. Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia on BBC One. So grateful for Freddie's honesty and bravery that sheds light on an issue that is often misunderstood and under-recognised. This documentary will save lives.
@flintoff11
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Thank you to Zebra One Gallery for putting on this fantastic exhibition exploring body dysmorphia and self-image. Please do go and see it at the Hampstead Gallery as a percentage raised will be donated to the BDD Foundation
#BDD
#bodydysmorphia
Zebra One Gallery challenged artists to explore body dysmorphia, and the results will be showing from 24 November until 9 December. Unseen images of
@ladygaga
(a sufferer of BDD in her teens) feature, and a share of proceeds go to
@bddfoundation
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If you suffer with BDD, there may be many ways that your BDD occupies your time. Often ‘safety behaviours’ may in fact fuel body image issues which makes the solutions part of the problem. If you notice yourself or a loved one carrying out these behaviours, please seek support💙
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BDD is a distressing psychological condition, where a person becomes very pre-occupied with one or more features in their physical appearance.
Thank you
@monkiworld
, for helping us create this educational video and further spread awareness and improve understanding of BDD.
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'I hate my face... I feel ugly all the time': Wrenching moment woman, 29, breaks down as she confronts her crippling body dysmorphia in BBC Three documentary
#BDD
Professor
@drdavidveale
attempts to undo some of her deeply entrenched habits
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The incredible
@LizAtkin
in action! Looking forward to her talk, Living with compulsive skin picking
#csp
this afternoon at the
@ocdaction
conference 2018.
#ocd
#bdd
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Thank you so much to
@PackedLunchC4_
@CharlieKing85
and our very own
@RobCBTherapist
for highlighting the important issue of Body Dysmorphic Disorder on today’s show 👏👏
"If you find yourself sitting there daily, picking yourself apart or you're obsessing or comparing yourself, start getting some help".
@CharlieKing85
openly shares his journey to help break the stigma around body dysmorphia.
#StephsPackedLunch
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‘Unfair to Compare’ with
@drdavidveale
@RobCBTherapist
will explore the motivation behind comparing & whether it works in your best interests. Can it ever be helpful? They’ll share alternatives to comparing & strategies that will help you break out of the pattern of behaviour.
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So thrilled that the book ‘Appearance Anxiety’ will be available to buy soon. It is a fantastic guide for young people on BDD written by our trustee Dr Amita Jassi and our Clinical advisor Benedetta Monzani. Thank you for donating the proceeds to the BDDF!
Next month we're pleased to be publishing Appearance Anxiety, the first guide to understanding
#BDD
for young people, as well as their families and the professionals who support them.
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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The BDD Foundation is happy to announce that we’re teaming up with The Humanians for a charity partnership! We will work collaboratively to raise funds & build awareness for BDD and mental health initiatives. Find out more:
@oddoneoutlabs
@thehumanians
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The wonderful
@DannyBowman10
speaking so eloquently about the realities of life with BDD on Steph’s
@PackedLunchC4
"If I'd spoken about it, I would've been able to intervene early and get the help I needed".
As a teen
@DannyBowman10
became obsessed with taking up to 200 selfies a day, examining his flaws. He was suffering with body dysmorphia and now says communication is key.
#PackedLunchC4
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Please help this research project on BDD. The research looks at body dysmorphic concerns across cultures, its links with certain emotions such as shame, and memories of past experiences such as bullying.
#BDD
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
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So happy that the fabulous Liz Atkin was a finalist for the Rethink Mental Illness Jamey Antoniou Award. Thank you for shining a light on a little known/understood mental health condition: Compulsive Skin Picking. You are such a star!!
Congrats to 2018 winner of
@Rethink_
Janey Antoniou Award
@SuicideCrisis
CEO Joy Hibbins! I’m honoured to be a finalist with
@Jakemills1
. Humbled to be in the company of other outstanding mental health advocates doing such pioneering work!
#SkinPicking
#mentalhealth
#advocacy
#UK
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Ugly Me: My Life with Body Dysmorphia: Liane suffers from the crippling condition body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), which leaves her believing she’s horrifically ugly.
Watch BBC3 6th June 10pm
#BDD
@ocdaction
@MGEDT
@AnxietyUK
@LizAtkin
@hannahloo12345
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Inspiring recovery journey from Alanah Bagwell
@AlanahBagwell
“BDD can and really does get better”
#BDD
#BDDF19
#recovery
#hope
#inspiration
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Join us at our International Body Dysmorphic Disorder Conference
@Regentsuniversitylondon
on Saturday 9th November.
Sponsored by
@tnlcommunityfund
Buy your ticket:
#bdd
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bodydysmorphia
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Participants needed for study on the origins of Body Dysmorphic Disorder! If you are 18 or over and identify as living w/
#BodyDysmorphicDisorder
#BodyDysmorphia
#BDD
, please contact me on craythos
@aston
.ac.uk for more information and a link to the study questionnaire. Please RT
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New Episode of Beating BDD Podcast with Prof David Veale - a leading specialist in BDD. He talks about how he came to specialise in BDD & answers questions sent in by listeners. Available on our website, Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
#beatingbdd
#bddpodcast
#bdd
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Come see
@drdavidveale
@RobCBTherapist
@_themindworks_
@AlanahBagwell
@ollythesquid
@LizAtkin
@AndrewKoji
& more Saturday 26 Nov
#BDDF2016
Priory's Dr David Veale will be one of the keynote speakers at tomorrow's
@BDDFoundation
international conference:
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'I wanted to die because I think I'm ugly' - living with body dysmorphic disorder today airing on
@SkyNews
Watch here:
#BDD
#BodyDysmorphicDisorder
#YouAreNotAlone
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This morning, BBC Morning Live ran a feature on BDD and body image issues in men. Ben West speaks with Kitty Wallace & Danny Bowman on the devastating consequences associated with BDD.
#recovery
#BDD
#mentalhealth
#awareness
#media
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The definition of vanity is ‘excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.’ Sadly, this is the opposite to BDD. The safety behaviours associated with BDD may appear vain, but the reality is, people with BDD are extremely self-critical.
#BDD
#awareness
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Fascinating talk by Professor Paul Gilbert on compassion focussed approaches to body shame
#BDDF2016
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Cosmopolitan interviews Dr Rob Willson & Kitty Wallace from the BDDF on how to recognise the signs and symptoms of Body Dysmorphia. To read the full article follow this link:
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Wow, what a week! Thank you so much to
@monki
for all the amazing work that has gone into our 'More Than My Reflection' campaign, as well as Kim, Mia and Sandeep for sharing their stories. Keep your eyes peeled, there's more to come!
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Sometimes reaching out is one of the hardest, but most important steps 💙 In this Beating BDD interview, Elias tells us how ERP helped him to do things he couldn’t have done even before he had BDD.
Listen here:
#recovery
#BDD
#mentalhealth
#awareness
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We don’t have the tech to ‘prove’ that BDD causes distortion but we do know there's a big discrepancy between how a person with BDD feels they look, and how they look in reality. Behaviours can magnify the perceived flaw in your mind's eye, which may create a distorted self-image
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So excited to announce the launch of this new project! Expanding the evidence base available for people seeking treatment for
#BDD
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
Please share!
@BDDFoundation
@ocdaction
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Very interesting and worthy article in the
@guardian
today about the rise of Muscle Dysmorphia in teens. Well worth a read. So important to increase awareness around this form of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
#bdd
#muscledysmorphia
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bodydysmorphia
#bigorexia
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Tonight! Tune into The BBC One Show 7-8pm to see Omari
@Omazie
talking about his relationship with mirrors & BDD
#inthefaceofBDD
#BDD
#bodydysmorphia
#imlovingthebodyimin
#youarenotalone
@BBCOne
@RobCBTherapist
@drdavidveale
@hannahloo12345
@ocdaction
@LizAtkin
Pls Retweet
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We know that this can be a difficult time of year if you are battling BDD, here are some tips to help get you through the season.
♥️
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No Body’s Perfect BBC4 Thurs 10 Nov 9pm featuring inspiring
@AlanahBagwell
BDD Recovery Journey w/ Photos by renowned
@rankinphoto
@BBCFOUR
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We are supporting the GLAD study and encourage anyone with depression or anxiety (BDD included) to sign up and join the 40,000 people helping to make a change in mental health research. Sign up at ...
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Another new episode of Beating BDD, this time Andy shares his story. 10 years ago he could spend 8 hours a day in front of the mirror, now he feels 95% recovered. Listen now:
Also available on apple podcasts, Spotify, Youtube & most podcast apps.
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We are so incredibly grateful to the wonderful fundraising done by
@seetecinspire
for our little charity. It will make a huge difference to the work that we do!
To mark our recent 35th anniversary, we’ve donated £10,000 to support two fantastic
#Essex
#charities
@BDDFoundation
and
@MusicManProject
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Thank you
@Rankin
@AlisonLapperMBE
for raising awareness of physical & mental disabilities
#nobodysperfect
#BDD
@AlanahBagwell
@BBCFOUR
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Retweeted lana (
@AlanahBagwell
):
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is not a strive for perfection; often sufferers feel/see themselves as so deformed/ugly/disgusting/abnormal that they only wish for normality. BDD sufferers are not after the perfect appearance - merely a ‘normal’ one.
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How I have fought to stop pulling my hair out: Prima ballerina describes agonizing battle with trichotillomania since she was 9 years old
#BFRB
#trichotillomania
#anxiety
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'Embrace the squish' - one woman's journey from anorexia to body positivity. To mark the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week find out how one campaigner beat her demons
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Next up in our webinar series are experts Dr Amita Jassi and Dr Lauren Peile from the Maudsley Hospital. Their webinar will be on 'How to make the most of your CBT during lockdown'. Join them on Wednesday 6th May 7-8pm Register now:
#bdd
#bodydysmorphia
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Join us at our International Body Dysmorphic Disorder Conference
@Regentsuniversitylondon
on Saturday 9th November.
Sponsored by
@tnlcommunityfund
Buy your ticket:
#bdd
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bodydysmorphia
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We are hosting a FREE one-off webinar on Wed 24th Feb 7-8pm on 'EMDR as a treatment for BDD' with Beverley Hutton and Dr Monia Conforti. Follow this link to register:
#webinar
#bddwebinar
#EMDR
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Recovery from BDD looks different for everyone. Although there is no ‘one size fits all’ treatment, CBT and SSRI medication are clinically proven to be most effective. Please take a look at the ‘Getting Treatment’ page on our website to find out how to access treatment.
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Retweeted BBC News Press Team (
@BBCNewsPR
):
One in 50 people in the UK suffer from Body Dysmorphic Disorder. This is Liane's story. Ugly Me: My Life With Body Dysmorphia is available now on
@BBCThree
#BDD
#BodyDysmorphia
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Most of us look into the mirror every day & carry on with our lives as normal.
Some people, however, battle with BDD
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THANK YOU so much to everyone involved in making the conference happen on Saturday💙 It couldn't have happened without all of your unique contributions.
In the next week or so, we'll be sending a feedback form via email, please do share more about your experience of the day!📝
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Participants needed!! New research project on Body Dysmorphic Disorder. BDD is a very under researched mental health condition which makes it all the more important to support any new research that is being done.
#research
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bdd
#participate
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Jon and Emily Brookes talking about their family battle to get the right help and treatment for BDD. Jon, so many parents will take hope and courage from your story. Emily, you are so brave and your story will give others strength.
#inspiration
#treatmentworks
#bdd
#bddf19
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Theory A, Theory B is a model used in the early stages, & throughout treatment of BDD. This exercise would be a part of recommended CBT for BDD. It’s a useful tool in challenging pre-existing beliefs, to begin introducing new behaviours & thought patterns.
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Getting the hall ready for tomorrow’s BDD Conference! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Conference for what we hope will be a really positive and informative day.
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bddf19
#bddconference
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Our 2019 Analytics report shows us how much our website is both needed and used. We are humbled that so many people from so many different countries are accessing this information. Thank you for your support!
#bdd
#bddfoundation
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
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As you may know, this week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. We’d like to send our love and solidarity to anyone currently battling with, or recovering from an eating disorder 🤍
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We are proud to announce our new e-helpline. We have a group of trained volunteers ready to respond with emotional support & information to help you. Email support
@bddfoundation
.org (this is not a crisis service but we will get back to you as quickly as possible)
#bdd
#helpline
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So excited about the new BDD Animation that was launched at the BDD Conference on Saturday.
Thank you to:
Elias for being the voice.
Salvador Maldonado for the animation
Caterina Monzani for the audio
@ardonaghhct
for the funding
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Have your heard about our new podcast: BEATING BDD!?!
Information and inspiration for people affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder.
Available on our website, itunes and most other podcast apps
#bddpodcast
#beatingbdd
#bdd
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
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The OCD Stories
Stuart Ralph with guest Catherine Benfield
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Find the word for your
#feelings
with this vocabulary wheel.
#anxiety
#depression
#bdd
#fear
#mentalhealth
#anger
#happy
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🎬We are so encouraged to see the Channel 4 Muscle Dysmorphia documentary sparking meaningful discussions. The documentary featuring
@MilesNazaire
,
@Dr_Amita_Jassi
,
@MyoMinds
&
@RobCBTherapist
, follows Miles' journey in understanding more about the condition. Full video on All 4.
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The
@CharlieKing85
x
@BDDFoundation
T-shirt is sold out!
12/07/2022, Charlie is speaking in the House of Commons about male body image, also check out his interview
@lookfantastic
#malebodyimage
#bdd
#jointheconversation
#bodydysmorphia
#bddfoundation
#houseofcommons
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If you are struggling with BDD & don't know who to turn to, we are here for you. Our trained volunteers are ready to respond with emotional support & information. Email: support
@bddfoundation
.org
(this is not a crisis service but we will endeavour to get back to you asap)
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In person BDD support group is launching on Mon 19th Sept. Held at the Nightingale Hospital every 3rd Monday from 6.30-8.00pm. User led - providing an opportunity to meet others with BDD & share support. Carers, family & friends welcome. More info:
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Join our BDD self-help support group following a 20 session programme of CBT techniques starting in July. It is a great opportunity for extra support in your recovery. If interested please email: hannah
@bddfoundation
.org For more info go to:
#bdd
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Tickets for the BDD Foundation and OCD Action Joint Virtual Conference are now LIVE!
Join us for a day of activities, talks and workshops. Everybody affected by OCD, BDD and BFRBs is welcome.
Get your tickets here:
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Join us at our International Body Dysmorphic Disorder Conference
@Regentsuniversitylondon
on Saturday 9th November.
Sponsored by
@nationallotterycommunityfund
#bdd
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#bodydysmorphia
#mentalhealth
#conference
#motivationfortreatment
#support
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📢 We are excited to announce the date of our next BDD Foundation conference! We will be hosting the conference at 20 Bedford Way in London on 4th November 2023 🗓️
Please note, tickets are not yet available but we will spread the news as soon as they are available to buy 🎫
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Agreed - understanding is key. Looking forward to seeing the full program: No Body's Perfect on
@BBCFOUR
10 Nov 9pm
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"When is comes to making a big change in your life you have to want it more than you fear it." ~Unknown
#BDD
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Temp in the UK has been getting warmer recently. We know for some this is an opportunity to get outside, but for many with BDD, the summer can bring new challenges & worries relating to their appearance concerns.
If you are feeling this way, you are not alone.💙
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We have LOVED seeing your shared images of the Monki x BDDF posters up across London, Manchester and Birmingham.
Here are a couple of our favourites from the recent campaign 👀
#recovery
#bodydysmorphicdisorder
#BDD
#mentalhealth
#awareness
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What is BDD? INTERFERENCE w/ work, school, family, socialising or relationships because of your appearance concerns.
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Want to improve ur relationship w/social media? Here are some tips. Monki are raising awareness of BDD & supporting our petition that calls for transparency on altered images on social media 📣 Together, we can push for change 📣 Sign our petition:
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