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GP Awareness
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GP Awareness
People who can
possibly be at higher risk of BDD may exhibit symptoms of:
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Alcohol
or substance misuse |
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An
eating disorder |
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Depression |
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OCD |
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Social
phobia |
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With
mild or non existent disfigurements/blemishes seeking cosmetic surgery
or attending dermatology clinics |
6 questions all
GPs should be asking:
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Do
you worry a lot about the way you look and wish you could think
about it less? |
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What
specific concerns do you have about your appearance? |
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On
a typical day, how many hours a day is it on your mind?
(Consider over 1 hour excessive) |
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What
effect does it have on your life? |
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Does
it make it hard to do your work or be with your friends? |
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If
you have BDD you should also be asked if you have thoughts about
suicide |
Please also refer
to the NICE
Guidelines on treating BDD.
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