Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a body dysmorphic disorder. Those who suffer from it believe that one or more body parts are repulsive, while outsiders usually don't notice anything. It is striking that someone with BDD is often completely convinced of the ugliness. If you recognize symptoms or know someone with these symptoms, here are some ways to seek help. For more information, always consult a doctor.
The Listen Line (088 0767 000). Available day and night for a listening ear.
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113 suicide prevention (0800-0113): emergency care for life pain, 24 hours a day. For people who are thinking about suicide.
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The crisis service is part of a mental health care institution. The crisis service is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Your GP can refer you to the crisis service. A crisis service employs a team of psychiatrists, psychologists and psychiatric nurses. You will receive immediate help and treatment.
The treatment for BDD in the Amsterdam UMC is known in the Netherlands as one of the most effective day treatments. The treatment consists of a 12-week group therapy where various forms of therapy are discussed. A referral from your GP is required for this therapy.
The ADF foundation is a patient and family organization for everyone who has to deal with anxiety and compulsive symptoms. We are a platform for meeting, knowledge sharing and advocacy that contributes to the recovery of people with excessive anxiety. We strive for more openness about – and more understanding for – anxiety and compulsive complaints.
OCD Café is part of the ADF Foundation. It is an online community for various mental illnesses, including Body Dysmprhic Disorder. OCD Café has various (private) groups in which people can talk and contact fellow sufferers. That can be done completely anonymously.
The BDD Foundation is an international foundation based in England. They hold conferences and invest a lot of time and research in the treatment of BDD.