Anyone else fully aware they have BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder)

[Zachary533]

If you believe BDD is *******, go say depression is for ****s too,

ignorant fukks

[DMere123]

I look like chit by misc standards and I'm still flexing in the mirror errday. You guys need to get over this, your self worth isn't determined by how much muscle you have. Its not that serious.

So glad idontknowthesefeels

Wish it was that easy brah

not looking at the size of my balls because cell tech ****ed them up


wait wut

Lulzz

I really don't think BDD is feeling small all the time, though I could be wrong. Though some people in this thread definitely have it. I think I probably have it, but not because I feel small (and I am small). But because I have moles on my neck and a few on my face (nothing too 3-D or disgusting) that pretty much shatter my confidence. When moles even come up in conversation I get extremely nervous, but the reality is I hardly ever have had anyone say anything about it, when I was younger I was never teased or anything. Yet, I have trouble looking in the mirror, I avoid it at all costs unless I'm far away. I avoid being in pictures, when I sit next to people or stand near people I always try to make sure they see the 'good side' of my face. It used to make me extremely depressed, I have considered getting most of them removed but it's pretty expensive to do so and I can't afford it. I'm not a virgin, have been with attractive girls (no 10's or anything but attractive in general) but it still bothers me all the time. I prefer to only go to social functions at night.

Another thing which I do a lot is when I watch TV or a movie or whatever I can't help but notice how clear and perfect everyone's face is. It bothers the **** out of me.

I said BDD in the title but i'm referring to both BDD (body dysmorphic disorder) and Muscle dysmorphia (Bigorexia) collectively. Some people group them separately but i've always heard them referred to interchangeably (from doctors as well that is), and personally think they are linked and can be grouped together.
What your describing definitely does sound like BDD brah. Wish i could give you some amazing line of advice that would help you knock it down, but i know it's not that easy .
I know I have some problems with my jaw, not to the same degree as you. But Im pretty self conscious about my jaw size and always wish it was bigger. In public or around any people really i always push my jaw forward (so my bottom lip sticks out more than my top) to make it larger/more defined. Do it when im talking to people, do it for photos, always worry about it in the mirror.
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No I dont really give a phuck, I just like lifting heavy sh!t, getting swole is just a huge bonus.

Lucky

I don't have it, but I do have some issues that seemed to have gotten worse since i started lifting. I basically care about appearance > anything else now, never used to be the case

-Look at myself in the mirror for a few minutes in the morning, and also at night before bed, and generally a couple of times throughout the day
-Weigh myself in the morning, at night, and often a few times during the day. When i'm unexpectedly low (175 now or below) i rage and have a terrible day. When i'm high in weight in the am (180ish) i feel much better all day, even though the difference is likely fat or water retention
-Look at myself in pretty much every window/car window/anything while walking to work. Girl i was dating noticed me doing this, even.

Basically, i've always had issues with my appearance. Always was very shy due to being skinny as **** (155-160 skinny fat when started). Of course this is why I started lifting. the truth is, lifting isn't a cure for it. Although it has helped, for sure.
-I want to cell tech because I feel like it'll help image issues and give me more confidence, but will it?

Of course, I actually am small so it's different (6' 2" 175-180 lbs). TBH most of the guys i've seen posting, you guys r pretty juicy.

Bolded rings very true for me, especially checking my reflection in every surface. So many people have noticed over the years.

Doubt cell tech would do you any favors brah, probably just bring you further down. I've considered it but it's something I doubt i will ever do.

I love all you BDD and Bigorexia brahs..... So much feel, so much bonding.

You know it brah <3

[Zachary533]

Subbed, and repd on recharge bro- shot for the thread, great idea.

[PenisyBlues]

i share so many of these feels...

[cheekyclap]

the aesthetic physique is a curse and the harder you train the more self conscious you will become

[vinhuman]

Haha I definitely have some of these feels. I think it's brought on more by the misc than it is by real life events. I don't see many guys around that are way beyond me in aesthetics (I see a lot more that are way behind me), but I log into the misc pretty much every day and see PLENTY of guys that have me completely beat.

But really, I think there comes a point and when you either have to be narcissistic and think you're good looking as fuk or have BDD. Most of the time I just feel narcissistic, it's more fun.

brb that girl? definitely checking me out
brb that girl isn't looking at me, she thinks I'm out of her league
brb I can't get any girls because they're all too intimidated by my good looks

That's way more fun than

omg girl is looking at how small I look, probably laughing on the inside
omg no one is mirin my aesthetics
omg no girl will ever love me

[Huntsmana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dSDp_09sBo

On ipod cant imbed but less than 5 mins long

Says hes been workin out since fifteen, now 23, brb still has fatceps

Spends an hour and a half in the gym each day

Sometimes spends 5 hours on one bodypart just to get it to look right

And wait misc here it is

"Ill use what ever it takes to get where i want to be, illegal or not, steroids, PROTEIN POWDERS, MASS GAINERS..."



Lulz misc this *******

[DMere123]

Subbed, and repd on recharge bro- shot for the thread, great idea.

Thanks brah

i share so many of these feels...

Hope you're doing alright brah

the aesthetic physique is a curse and the harder you train the more self conscious you will become

Definitely seems that way

Haha I definitely have some of these feels. I think it's brought on more by the misc than it is by real life events. I don't see many guys around that are way beyond me in aesthetics (I see a lot more that are way behind me), but I log into the misc pretty much every day and see PLENTY of guys that have me completely beat.

But really, I think there comes a point and when you either have to be narcissistic and think you're good looking as fuk or have BDD. Most of the time I just feel narcissistic, it's more fun.

brb that girl? definitely checking me out
brb that girl isn't looking at me, she thinks I'm out of her league
brb I can't get any girls because they're all too intimidated by my good looks

That's way more fun than

omg girl is looking at how small I look, probably laughing on the inside
omg no one is mirin my aesthetics
omg no girl will ever love me

Will try and adopt this frame of mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dSDp_09sBo

On ipod cant imbed but less than 5 mins long

Says hes been workin out since fifteen, now 23, brb still has fatceps

Spends an hour and a half in the gym each day

Sometimes spends 5 hours on one bodypart just to get it to look right

And wait misc here it is

"Ill use what ever it takes to get where i want to be, illegal or not, steroids, PROTEIN POWDERS, MASS GAINERS..."



Lulz misc this *******

[EctoEndoMeso]

Thanks brah



Hope you're doing alright brah



Definitely seems that way



Will try and adopt this frame of mind.



[youtube]5dSDp_09sBo[youtube]

bodybuilding for 8 years (since 15 now 23) notsureifsrs

OT: i feel so many of these feels
gained 15kg in around 6-7 months and im still not satisfied with myself... still see myself as being a twig

[DMere123]

Just watched that video ^, gotta admit..I did lol pretty hard at the 'protein powder' line. luuuuulllzzz

Also bumping this bad boy

[RealAesthetic]

brb people tell me i'm jacked, don't believe anyone
brb looking in every reflective surface
brb over analysing every part of my body constantly

[DMere123]

brb people tell me i'm jacked, don't believe anyone
brb looking in every reflective surface
brb over analysing every part of my body constantly

Quite aware of these feels

[Lee72]

brb people tell me i'm jacked, don't believe anyone

This. Although no one on the misc would ever consider me jacked

[DMere123]

This. Although no one on the misc would ever consider me jacked

The misc probably contributes a lot to how we feel. It's hard to take peoples compliments seriously when you log onto the misc every night and see how average your physique is compared to a lot of users.

[sword_]

Most everyone on here. Feel like I have skinny forearms. Skinny calves. Feels bad man. Oh well that's life son.

[jake1224]

Brb wearing a beater in my outfit somehow when I go out whilst bulking because i don't wanna feel bloated and thick

[Brosidius]

The misc probably contributes a lot to how we feel. It's hard to take peoples compliments seriously when you log onto the misc every night and see how average your physique is compared to a lot of users.

Exactly "users".

Yea but compared to the whole population you're probably upper 10%, misc is where all the lifters congregate. You wouldn't goto a modeling show and compare your facial aesthetics. Of course you'd come out feeling like brian peppers.

Maybe even quit the misc for a month to see if your perceptions change.

wtf at that australian guy video...nvm i don't have bigorexia

[Ragin87]

Yep

[Kooobe]

Brb can't go out unless clothes are tight
Brb feeling muscles all day to make sure they're still hard/there
Brb freaking the fu*k out when you're biceps feel soft
Brb lose a few pounds due to sickness, feel suicidal



Come on BDD brahs, don't be shy.

nah, bro i think you suffer from OPPS

OPPS = OP is a ******* Syndome

[thercias]

try having BDD and actually looking like sh!t. been lifting for almost a year and nothing is different. i probably have klinefelters or something because my body type is exactly of that guy with huge hips/legs to upper body ratio that misc always posts and makes fun of.

[AlphaSwag]

Nope......

[DMere123]

Bumping this bad boy. Been meaning to for a while but haven't had the time.

Come brothers! Share the feels

[Bitethepillow]

That feel when ppl give legitimate compliments and you can't take them seriously
That feel after going out drinking and lose a few kilos, then feel like shiet
That feel when you can't even notice gains


Too many feels ITT

[likeawashboard]

Too many feels in this thread. Can relate to almost everyone.

Could spend an hour looking in the mirror when I get home from the gym just flexing and making sure everything is symmetrical. Also constantly wear hoodies because I think I look small otherwise.

Constantly fidgeting and feeling various muscles and then comparing them with the other side. I have new clothes that I haven't worn yet because they are nice and I don't want to stretch them out of shape until I feel in good enough shape to wear them.

Plan everything around working out to ensure progress which impacts negatively on my life. All of this comes from deep rooted body dysmorphia which has developed into muscle dysmorphia.

You wouldn't know it if you met me, except when I start feeling myself.

[auschwitz]

I was anorexic looking before. Super malnourished. And I'd gain 50 pounds since my ultra skinny days and just feel like the same skinny kid. But fat. Just skinny fat. It sucks bros. all I see are my boney ass collarbones when I look in the mirror. And my pencil neck. And skinny ass calves and wrists. I only look good in perfect lighting and with a pump. Uggghhhh the feels are unbearable. Someone pls share these feels with me