The broken mirror
understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder
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Author
Publication
1996 - Oxford University Press, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
89,250 words, Guess
Page Count
357 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivebrokenmirrorunde0000phil
- Internet Archivebrokenmirrorunde0000phil_t9b4
- ISBN-100195083172
- ISBN-139780195083170
- LibraryThing497256
Classifications
- DDC616.89
- LCCRC569.5.B64 P48 1996
- LCCRC569.5.B64P48 1996
Description
In a world obsessed with appearances, it is not surprising that body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD, has manifested itself as a troubling and relatively common problem for many individuals. In The Broken Mirror, the first and most definitive book on BDD, Dr. Katharine Phillips draws on years of clinical practice, scientific research, and professional evaluations of over 700 patients to bring readers her expertise and experience with this often debilitating illness. BDD causes sufferers to be obsessed by perceived flaws in their appearance and may afflict as much as two percent of the population, or nearly five million people. Many sufferers are able to function well in society, but remain secretly obsessed by their "hideous acne" or "horrible nose," sneaking constant peeks at a pocket mirror, or spending hours at a time redoing makeup. Others find their lives disintegrate because of their appearance obsessions. It is not an uncommon disorder, simply a hidden one, since sufferers are often embarrassed to tell even their closest friends about their concerns. The author presents the stories and interviews of over 200 individuals to show the many different behaviors and symptoms of BDD, and includes a quick self-assessment questionnaire. Four new chapters provide updated information on treatment of BDD, frequently obtained treatments to be avoided, and more detailed advice for family members and friends on how to cope with the disorder. Left untreated, the torment of BDD can lead to psychiatric hospitalization and sometimes suicide. With treatment, many sufferers are able to lead normal lives. The Broken Mirror is literally a lifesaving handbook for sufferers, their families, and their doctors. - Publisher.
First Sentence
Millions of Americans have a secret obsession.
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- The broken mirror: understanding and treating body dysmorphic disorder
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