Healing Body Dysmorphia: Kathar's Guide to Self-Acceptance and Recovery

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The Nile on eBay The Broken Mirror by Katharine A. Phillips Provides information on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a relatively common and sometimes debilitating disorder in which sufferers are obsessed with perceived appearance flaws. This book describes BDD and includes a quick self-assessment questionnaire. It also provides information and recommendations on how to effectively treat BDD. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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 debilitatingillness.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 tofunction 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 manydifferent 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 beavoided, 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. Notes Subtitled, Understanding & Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder Back Cover In a world obsessed with appearance, it isn't surprising that body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD, has manifested itself as a troubling and relatively common problem for many individuals. In the original edition of The Broken Mirror, the first book ever written on the topic of BDD, Dr. Katharine Phillips brought readers an authoritative and comprehensive guide to 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. Some sufferers are able to function well in society, but remain secretly obsessed by their "hideous acne" or "horrible nose." Others may find themselves living as shut-ins because of their obsessions. All too often, sufferers are too embarrassed to tell even their closest friends or family about their concerns. Here Dr. Phillips presents stories and interviews to show the many different behaviors and symptoms of BDD, and includes a quick self-assessment questionnaire to aid in diagnosis. Like the original, this Revised and Expanded Edition draws on Dr. Phillips' years of clinical practice and scientific research, including professional evaluations of approximately 900 individuals with BDD. This edition also includes four indispensable, updated chapters that provide the latest information on treatment of BDD-including treatments that should be avoided-and give 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 professionals. Author Biography Katharine A. Phillips is RI Director of the Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Body Image Program at Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University School of Medicine. Table of Contents APPENDIXES Long 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. Feature Selling point: The first and most definitive book on BDD Selling point: Draws on years of clinical practice, scientific research, and professional evaluations of over 700 patients Selling point: Includes a quick self-assessment questionnaire Details ISBN 0195167198 Author Katharine A. Phillips Short Title BROKEN MIRROR REV/E Language English ISBN-10 0195167198 ISBN-13 9780195167191 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 616.852 Year 2005 Subtitle Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder Residence Providence, RI, US Affiliation Rhode Island Hospital Position Chief of Outpatient Services and Director, Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Body Image Program, Butler Hospital, Rhode Island; Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 2nd DOI 10.1604/9780195167191 UK Release Date 2005-06-30 AU Release Date 2005-06-30 NZ Release Date 2005-06-30 US Release Date 2005-06-30 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Edition Description Revised edition Publication Date 2005-06-30 Alternative 9780195167184 Illustrations numerous tables and figures Audience General Pages 432 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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