Don't look at me...

"Every day is so wonderful
Then suddenly, it's hard to breathe
Now and then, I get insecure
From all the pain, I'm so ashamed

I am beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
I am beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring me down
So don't you bring me down today

To all your friends, you're delirious
So consumed in all your doom
Trying hard to fill the emptiness
The pieces gone, left the puzzle undone
Is that the way it is

You are beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring you down
You are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring you down
Don't you bring me down today...

No matter what we do
No matter what we say
We're the song inside the tune
Full of beautiful mistakes

And everywhere we go
The sun will always shine
And tomorrow we might wake

On the other side

We are beautiful no matter what they say
Yes, words can't bring us down
We are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring us down
Don't you bring me down today

Don't you bring me down today..."

Learn the Facts: What is BDD?

Millions of men and women around the world deal with body image & self esteem issues daily... so what draws the line between normal self esteem issues and BDD?  

BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder) is a psychological disorder in which a person is excessively, extremely and obsessively preoccupied by a perceived (or slight) defect in his or her physical appearance. The concerns men and women have with body dysmorphic disorder echo normal self esteem concerns but are significantly more extreme. The preoccupation that people with BDD experience causes clinically significant stress, anxiety, depression, social avoidance, self harm and sadly even suicide.

Common compulsive behaviours of people with BDD include:

• Frequently checking appearance in mirrors/mirrored surfaces
• Excessive grooming (combing hair, plucking hair, applying makeup)
• Camouflaging the body or face with Makeup, baggy clothes, hats etc.
• Excessive dieting and exercise
• Frequently seeking reassurance from others ("Do I look okay?")
• Completely avoiding mirrors for fear of seeing one's reflection