Very helpful, I have never come across “rumination”, it describes the ‘loop” I feel I have been stuck in for a while, I can observe it but cannot seem to exit it...I’m glad its an actual thing, one less possibility that I’m actually just crazy.
Practicing mindfulness has helped. The mindfulness book "30 Days to Stop Obsessing" by Harper Daniels has good exercises and lessons. Share it with anyone who might be struggling. The fight is real, but it doesn't have to be long term.
Really helpful. I have been ruminating on the same thought for 2 years now, and its gathering other ruminations unrelated to my appearance. Its so easy to know the principles but to apply them is another story.
I have a family history of mental illness ( my mother has schizophrenia ) . received a year of therapy to deal with this but towards the end I began ruminations profusely, now I need my life back.
I am sorry that this section was upsetting. Please know, there is HOPE, you can get better. David is trying to explain that rumination such as hours in the mirror, googling cosmetic treatments or planning for future cosmetic procedures etc feeds the BDD thoughts. The more time you spend actively thinking about your appearance and planning how you will fix it, the more your brain will go back to those thoughts creating a loop of rumination. These behaviours increase the obsessional thoughts and time spent on them. By beginning to redirect attention away from these behaviours your brain will begin to adjust and give less priority to worries about appearance.
Possibly you might like to update the title to include rumination given most of the talk is about that . As Prof. Veale himself says it cuts across a lot of different disorders as well as within the individual differences of most people. A fascinating topic really broken down in depth, its interesting for me personally to see some of my own ideas about the nature and definitions of rumination reflected in this lecture , thank you
Very helpful lecture. But I have a very important question and it keeps annoying me trickily which is How do you distinguish if your concern about your appearance is an actual problem or just dymorphic problems in your mind? How to decide if it is a really existed facial flaws or a psychological problem?
Hi Zihan, thank you for the question. A BDD related concern about appearance is characterised by the level of anxiety and distress around the perceived flaw rather than the severity (or otherwise) of the flaw itself. For example, are your concerns impacting your quality of life, ability to study, work or socialise? Are you worrying about that aspect of your appearance for more than an hour every day? If the answer is yes, then it could be an indication that this is BDD. You could try our 'Do I have BDD? questionnaire: bddfoundation.org/information/do-i-have-bdd-test/ For a more detailed answer please contact our e-helpline and one of our trained volunteers will get back to you. Email: support@bddfoundation.org
He fails to apply a social model to this research. The fact that online dating plays a significant role in how one looks. He has not fully incorporated the social aspects of BDD which, in my view, is important.
@Pearly Collier-Harris I disagree - @T.E.M 4491 comment is exactly the sort of thing someone with BDD would say. They don’t believe they have a psychiatric problem, they believe they are hideous and seek evidence in their everyday life to confirm this. This is exactly what this comment is saying.
@@PearlySweetPea Only if negative thoughts affect your health you have to visit a psychologist. . Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more relaxation enter the following on google search and listen before sleep repeating the affirmations in your mind. -“52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. This could be life transforming. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
@@kaylasheppard7746 Only if negative thoughts affect your health you have to visit a psychologist. . Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more relaxation enter the following on google search and listen before sleep repeating the affirmations in your mind. -“52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. This could be life transforming. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
Thanks, Dr., for verbalizing my reality.
so true！！！
i dont know what id do if BDD foundation didnt exist. just, thank you. for the articles, research, video, support group too.
Very helpful, I have never come across “rumination”, it describes the ‘loop” I feel I have been stuck in for a while, I can observe it but cannot seem to exit it...I’m glad its an actual thing, one less possibility that I’m actually just crazy.
Practicing mindfulness has helped. The mindfulness book "30 Days to Stop Obsessing" by Harper Daniels has good exercises and lessons. Share it with anyone who might be struggling. The fight is real, but it doesn't have to be long term.
The techniques you picked up, are they still useful and has it maintained your healing process?
Really helpful. I have been ruminating on the same thought for 2 years now, and its gathering other ruminations unrelated to my appearance. Its so easy to know the principles but to apply them is another story.
I have a family history of mental illness ( my mother has schizophrenia ) . received a year of therapy to deal with this but towards the end I began ruminations profusely, now I need my life back.
he is adorable
Wow, I'm reading this man's book at the moment. I didn't expect to come across this. Brilliant
What is the name of the book? ty
Wow the slide about mental planning and false hope.... I really wish I didn't hear that bc those are the only moments when I don't want to kms
I am sorry that this section was upsetting. Please know, there is HOPE, you can get better. David is trying to explain that rumination such as hours in the mirror, googling cosmetic treatments or planning for future cosmetic procedures etc feeds the BDD thoughts. The more time you spend actively thinking about your appearance and planning how you will fix it, the more your brain will go back to those thoughts creating a loop of rumination. These behaviours increase the obsessional thoughts and time spent on them. By beginning to redirect attention away from these behaviours your brain will begin to adjust and give less priority to worries about appearance.
Possibly you might like to update the title to include rumination given most of the talk is about that . As Prof. Veale himself says it cuts across a lot of different disorders as well as within the individual differences of most people. A fascinating topic really broken down in depth, its interesting for me personally to see some of my own ideas about the nature and definitions of rumination reflected in this lecture , thank you
This was really helpful now all we have to do is act on it and our life can change
Very helpful lecture. But I have a very important question and it keeps annoying me trickily which is How do you distinguish if your concern about your appearance is an actual problem or just dymorphic problems in your mind? How to decide if it is a really existed facial flaws or a psychological problem?
Hi Zihan, thank you for the question.
A BDD related concern about appearance is characterised by the level of anxiety and distress around the perceived flaw rather than the severity (or otherwise) of the flaw itself. For example, are your concerns impacting your quality of life, ability to study, work or socialise? Are you worrying about that aspect of your appearance for more than an hour every day? If the answer is yes, then it could be an indication that this is BDD. You could try our 'Do I have BDD? questionnaire: bddfoundation.org/information/do-i-have-bdd-test/
For a more detailed answer please contact our e-helpline and one of our trained volunteers will get back to you. Email: support@bddfoundation.org
Thank you, this is very informative
He fails to apply a social model to this research. The fact that online dating plays a significant role in how one looks.
He has not fully incorporated the social aspects of BDD which, in my view, is important.
Thank you.
brilliant breakdown
❤❤ super helpful 👌
What do you do if you are actually ugly though
I don’t believe in psychiatry. When one is constantly rejected by others it’s time to see the handwriting on the wall.
Your comment is not helpful, you clearly don’t have bdd, and you’re not an ally to those who do
@Pearly Collier-Harris I disagree - @T.E.M 4491 comment is exactly the sort of thing someone with BDD would say. They don’t believe they have a psychiatric problem, they believe they are hideous and seek evidence in their everyday life to confirm this. This is exactly what this comment is saying.
@@posiefluff7942 exactly
@@PearlySweetPea Only if negative thoughts affect your health you have to visit a psychologist. . Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more relaxation enter the following on google search and listen before sleep repeating the affirmations in your mind. -“52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. This could be life transforming. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.
@@kaylasheppard7746 Only if negative thoughts affect your health you have to visit a psychologist. . Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax. During your daily activity keep observing your breath consciously. Best part is mood swings also reduce. Do the above meditation daily to feel relaxed. For more relaxation enter the following on google search and listen before sleep repeating the affirmations in your mind. -“52Hz affirmations for health and healing you tube”. This could be life transforming. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.