Author Archives: denis111

Recovery from Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Lessons from Yoda to Skywalker

Posted on July 24, 2023 by denis111

by Allison Lax (written and posted on the IOCDF website, May 31, 2023) If an observer had been asked to describe the two people on my Zoom screen last Thursday— Chris Trondsen, a California therapist, and myself, a New York … Continue reading →

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From Struggle to Success: My BDD Journey from Childhood to Today

Posted on October 21, 2020 by denis111

PLEASE NOTE: The following blog post contains discussion of topics that may be upsetting, including suicide. Please take care of yourself as you read this article. If you are in crisis, know that help is only a call or click … Continue reading →

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The other side of fear: reclaiming the life I lost to body dysmorphic disorder

Posted on September 10, 2020 by denis111

written by Kellie Smith I will never forget the first time I looked in the mirror and thought that I no longer resembled a human being. When I looked at my face I saw something atrocious, something that needed to … Continue reading →

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Walking with Love and Possibilities

Posted on May 5, 2020 by denis111

In confinement no one can hear you scream. I know from experience.  It’s frustrating to be required to isolate and reduce a bigger world to a restricted one, especially if you suffer from BDD/OCD. For many, being stuck in static … Continue reading →

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Ninth Anniversary—Feels Like Yesterday

Posted on April 17, 2020 by denis111

With the budding and greening landscape, Judy and I are strongly reminded of Nathaniel and his mid-April passing. It’s been nine years, yet it feels more recently than that. I got a strong urge to do a mini-pilgrimage, respecting all … Continue reading →

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