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Website by
Stuart Chandler
& Ruth Ryan
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What Steps should I take to get help?
Children and young
people are treated for BDD in a similar way to adults. It is an important
factor for your family or the people who care for you (and sometimes
other people such as teachers) to be involved in your treatment.
Step 1:
Visit your doctor and start to talk about your BDD
It can be very daunting taking this first step as many people with BDD
find it almost impossible to speak about their concerns.
TIPS:
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You
may want to consider taking along the support
letter we have produced to support you, to explain BDD and open
up the conversation. |
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Consider
taking along a friend or family member to support you or to talk
for you. |
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Work
out what you want to say to the doctor before you go and make notes
to take to your appointment, as when you are under pressure you're
likely to forget! |
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Counselling
is NOT a recommended therapy for BDD. |
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If
your doctor doesn't provide you with a referral, you are legally
entitled to see another doctor at your surgery or indeed to register
at another surgery. |
NOTE:
Your doctor may first advise you on self-help
books to help you with your thoughts and actions. Your doctor should
assign someone to help you to follow some of the exercises in the book.
At the same time, your family or carers may also be given information
about BDD and the treatments you can have. This should ONLY be suggested
if you are experiencing very mild BDD symptoms or if you are 'leaning
toward' BDD e.g. Your thoughts don't trouble you too much, in the main
you are able to concentrate in class/at work, you get on with work and
don't find it too hard to concentrate or engage in other social activities.
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