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Welcome. This site is meant to be a place to find helpful information on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and negative body image. It's also an open creative outlet for those of you who are suffering. Please send me any BDD ispired artwork -- drawings, paintings, photographs and letters expressing your thoughts, ideas and hope...
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Four Beautiful Women...
MAIL ONLINE posted this article in July 2009. I really admire how strikingly honest these women are.
On the left, four beautiful women who suffer with BDD bravely pose for self portraits. On the right, their portraits are digitally altered to show what they see in the mirror every single day. THIS is what BDD looks like.
Click here to read the full article.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
A special Photography project...
I am working on a personal photography project that is very near and dear to my heart.
I'm looking for willing participants to pose for photographs which will creatively represent body confidence, body image, body dysmorphia and self esteem. If you are dealing with self esteem issues, have in the past or know anyone who is struggling... this is a great opportunity to freely express yourself.
Please contact me and tell me your story....
I'm looking for willing participants to pose for photographs which will creatively represent body confidence, body image, body dysmorphia and self esteem. If you are dealing with self esteem issues, have in the past or know anyone who is struggling... this is a great opportunity to freely express yourself.
Please contact me and tell me your story....
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Disney star Demi Lovato talks mental illness..
Disney star Demi Lovato recently spoke out about her struggles with body image, bulimia and bipolar disorder.
Demi says "she hopes to become an advocate for girls facing similar struggles."
The singer-actress who developed an eating disorder as a child has said
"Feeling comfortable in your clothes is something I deal with to this day. I wish I had somebody I had to look up to when I was younger to stand up and say, 'Hey, I have fat days.' So I want to be able to start
a foundation or something that's for girls feeling confident, to empower them."
I applaud Demi for getting proper treatment for her issues. This should set a great example for young girls and women struggling to be comfortable in their own skin. It just goes to show you that even celebrities as beautiful as Demi have a distorted body image. There is no such thing as "normal"
Way to go Demi!
Click HERE to read full article!
Demi says "she hopes to become an advocate for girls facing similar struggles."
"Feeling comfortable in your clothes is something I deal with to this day. I wish I had somebody I had to look up to when I was younger to stand up and say, 'Hey, I have fat days.' So I want to be able to start
a foundation or something that's for girls feeling confident, to empower them."
I applaud Demi for getting proper treatment for her issues. This should set a great example for young girls and women struggling to be comfortable in their own skin. It just goes to show you that even celebrities as beautiful as Demi have a distorted body image. There is no such thing as "normal"
Way to go Demi!
Click HERE to read full article!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
BDD Stigma
Why is there so much stigma surrounding BDD and other mental illnesses?
If it's such a common thing to have a mental illness in today's society, why are we afraid to talk about it and get help? It seems that the reason for stigma is due to the fact that many people have preconceived notions about what mental illness is and what it means.
"Crazy" "Lunatic" "Unstable" "Deranged" "Violent" and other harsh terms like this tend to be initial reactions when the term "Mental Illness" comes to mind.
The big issue is, these notions can be greatly distorted due to influences like contemporary media.
Would you be able to recognize a mental illness in someone you sit next to on a bus? Probably not.
Statistics show that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience some form of mental health issue in their lifetime.
Once someone is labeled with a "mental illness" there is so much branding and shame surrounding those words that many people are afraid to get the proper help they so desperately need. The negative reaction to mental illness can lead to intense discrimination. For people with mental illness, stigma can be a large barrier to living a "normal life". Finding a place to live, a job, friends or relationships can become extremely difficult with mental illness stigmatization. This fear of talking about mental issues can result in many years of suffering, sadness and sadly even suicide if left untreated.
If you or someone you know has a mental illness like BDD or others PLEASE get help. Talk to your doctor. Seek out therapy, counselling or just talk to a friend.
Click on any of these links for more resources on places to find Health, Help and Hope...
If it's such a common thing to have a mental illness in today's society, why are we afraid to talk about it and get help? It seems that the reason for stigma is due to the fact that many people have preconceived notions about what mental illness is and what it means.
"Crazy" "Lunatic" "Unstable" "Deranged" "Violent" and other harsh terms like this tend to be initial reactions when the term "Mental Illness" comes to mind.
The big issue is, these notions can be greatly distorted due to influences like contemporary media.
Commonly held misconceptions and stereotypes of people with mental illness (including BDD) include:
- They are all potentially violent and dangerous.
- They have nothing positive to contribute.
- It is the person's own fault that they have a mental illness.
- They cannot be responsible for everyday chores, duties and functioning.
- They aren't as intelligent as people without mental illness.
Would you be able to recognize a mental illness in someone you sit next to on a bus? Probably not.
Statistics show that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience some form of mental health issue in their lifetime.
Once someone is labeled with a "mental illness" there is so much branding and shame surrounding those words that many people are afraid to get the proper help they so desperately need. The negative reaction to mental illness can lead to intense discrimination. For people with mental illness, stigma can be a large barrier to living a "normal life". Finding a place to live, a job, friends or relationships can become extremely difficult with mental illness stigmatization. This fear of talking about mental issues can result in many years of suffering, sadness and sadly even suicide if left untreated.
If you or someone you know has a mental illness like BDD or others PLEASE get help. Talk to your doctor. Seek out therapy, counselling or just talk to a friend.
Click on any of these links for more resources on places to find Health, Help and Hope...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Let's Talk TODAY!
Hey everyone!
Just a reminder that today (Feb 9th/2011) is Bell "Let's Talk" Day!
For every long distance call or text you send, Bell will contribute 5 cents toward mental health programs and research.
For every long distance call or text you send, Bell will contribute 5 cents toward mental health programs and research.
Please show your support by texting your little hearts out!
Together we can break down the stigma associated with mental illnesses like BDD
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