As you have read about my journey with my eating disorder and Body Dysmorphic Disorder you are probably wondering what you can do to help support a friend or loved one who may be struggling with this. Even though I am not a medical professional or therapist here are 5 tips that have helped meContinue reading “How to support your loved one who has Body Dysmorphic Disorder”
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How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 5)
As I looked into the mirror, in my university bathroom, one day, I noticed that I had several spots of acne. I closed my eyes and remembered, how my mother used to pop my pimples, and say, “Okay, Pizza face. Do not let me pop those pimples and let them get worse.” Since I hitContinue reading “How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 5)”
How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 4)
“Amanda, time to get up and walk Noodles,” my Grandpa said as he awakened me one Saturday morning. I grumbled as I got out of bed and grabbed Noodles’s leash; I slipped into a pair of shorts and threw on a T-shirt. Then, Noodles and I went for a walk. The truth of the matterContinue reading “How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 4)”
How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 3)
I have a confession to make. I haven’t been shooting my YouTube videos because I am currently in a BDD episode. For those of you who may not know, the Mayo Clinic defines BDD as a mental health condition with symptoms that are either minor and non-harming or flaws that are made up. These flawsContinue reading “How my eating disorder fed off my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 3)”
How my eating disorder fed off of my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 2)
As I sat in the busy cafeteria of my college, I chomped down my usual menu of a burgers, fries, and Dr. Pepper. Meanwhile, the cafeteria manager, who also was a friend of mine, sat down next to me at my table. “Amanda,” she said, “I have been watching you eat the past couple ofContinue reading “How my eating disorder fed off of my Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) (Part 2)”
The Pandemic and My Hurt Tooth
This Pandemic has been all over the news and I have been having some anxiety. One of the ways that I deal with anxiety is I clinch and grind my teeth at night. On the 22 of March, I bit into my night guard hard. It hurt and I had a concern that I hadContinue reading “The Pandemic and My Hurt Tooth”
Amanda Gene 