Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Self-Assessment
This assessment is designed to identify signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, a mental health condition where you spend a lot of time worrying about flaws in your appearance that are often unnoticeable to others.
How often do you worry that a specific part of your body is ugly, misshapen, or deformed?
How much time do you spend each day thinking about your perceived physical flaws?
How often do you check your appearance in mirrors or other reflective surfaces?
Do you go out of your way to avoid mirrors or seeing your own reflection?
How often do you compare your appearance with that of other people?
How much do you use makeup, clothing, or your posture to hide your perceived flaws?
Do you seek reassurance from others about your appearance?
How much does your concern about your appearance interfere with your social life?
Has your preoccupation with your appearance affected your performance at work or school?
Do you feel that others are staring at or noticing the ‘flaw’ you are concerned about?
How much distress do you feel when you cannot check your appearance?
Have you sought out cosmetic procedures or skin treatments to fix your perceived flaw?
How often do you pick at your skin or groom yourself excessively to ‘fix’ a flaw?
Does your concern about your appearance make it difficult to focus on other tasks?
How isolated do you feel because of your concerns about your looks?
How often do you feel that your perceived flaw makes you ‘unworthy’ or ‘broken’?
Do you find it difficult to believe people when they tell you that you look fine?
How much money do you spend on products or treatments to hide or fix your appearance?
Do you avoid having your picture taken due to your appearance concerns?
How overwhelmed do you feel by the negative thoughts about your body?
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