I don't know if I have a mental disorder. Can anyone help me?!
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Im so obsessed with the way I look that for years Ive changed into a whole different person. I don't go anywhere anymore and lost almost all my friends. I look in every mirror I pass and scream and yell at myself and I even tried to commit suicide. Does anyone else have this problem? I can't sleep at night and I can't even eat sometimes. Am I just a freak?
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This is called "body dysmorphic disorder". It basically summarizes a person who obsesses about their appearance for a long period of time.
Although this is normal, some of the behavior you describe sounds very severe, and seems to fit the symptons of this disorder.
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Being concerned about your looks is pretty normal in our society. However, this is starting to impact your life. You need professional help. A good counsellor will be able to help you sort out why this is such an obsession and how you can get past it.
sounds like depression, you should get help, before you succeed, next time you try to commit suicide.
You are not ok.
No you aren't a freak. If you feel you are "loosing it", it's time for you to seek professional help. That is nothing to be scared or ashamed about. Many people are in your shoes, going through identical crisis. It's important to discuss your feelings with someone who you can trust and is somewhat objective about your situation. Avoid anyone with a judgmental nature, that can be worse than being silent. You may look at medications as an option, but only a professional with expertise in this field can make that decision. Seek help now!
No, you are not a freak. You need to be open to the one's that love you about your problem. Next, you need to contact a local therapist to assist you with moving forward through this.
If you ask a doctor, he/she will tell u that u have a mental dissorder. even if you don't. If you're seriously suicidal, you should talk to a friend or someone you trust about that or even a doctor cuz that is serious ****. But do not worry about **** you don't need to worry about. And if you are a freak, that's ok. Better to be a freak than a normal person. I always say. Good luck. Be well.
You don't have to consider it a mental dissorder in my book. Today's society has brought this on. I suffer from General Anxiety probably from the pressures of my environment. Please see a professional as soon as possible so it doesn't get worse. They WILL help you. I also recommend researching in books on your own to learn all that you can. This has helped me. God Bless.
I feel the same way sometimes and it bugs me to wonder when all wont to do is know.
Its probably not a disorder, but you definitly have something you need to work on. Counseling may help. But please dont try suicide again. Dont give up.
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