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Is someone asking about their appearance a sign of BDD?

Yes, it is one of the most common ways you can tell

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How do you know if someone has BDD?

If you see them repeatedly checking the mirror, and grooming or seeking reassurance.

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Can you get treatment for BDD?

Yes

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Can BDD affect both genders?

Yes, BDD can be seen in both genders

200

If someone strongly believes that they have a defect in their appearance can that be a sign of BDD?

Yes, that is a major sign that most often shows if someone is most likely to have BDD and not just have insecurities

200

What is BDD?

BDD or Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a type of mental health condition where you can't stop thinking about one or more defects or flaws in your apperence 

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What is one way you can get rid of bad thoughts of yourself?

You can start seeing a therapist or try find something positive about some things you dislike about yourself.

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Can BDD be dangerous?

It can, but it isn't very rare for BDD to get to a dangerous level

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Can being a self-conscious person be a sign of BDD?

Not all the time, but if you are self-conscious to the point where you think people will notice your appearance in a negative way or mock you is a way to tell if you have BDD.

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Can you prevent BDD?

There is no known way you can prevent it

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Can therapy help cure BDD?

Yes, it may not completely cure it, but it will help a lot.

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Can you get BDD from another family member?

Yes

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Can one engaging in behaviors aimed to fix or hide ones flaws a sign or symptom of BDD?

Yes, it is a sign

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Can you get BDD from other conditions?
Yes, it is common for one to get BDD from other conditions or get other conditions form BDD
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Can changing your appearance help one with their BDD?

It can, but once you fix a flaw and you don't have a problem with it, you are most likely to want to fix something else

400

Does your everyday life get affected if you have BDD?

Yes, you would be constantly thinking about your appearance and wanting to fix or change your appearance

500
Can someone have insecurities about themselves and have it be a sign of BDD?

Not all the time, most of the time people have insecurities and don't let it get the best of them or always worrying about it unless one is worrying about to the point its all they think about and it becomes obsessive

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Can being bullied or downgrading yourself cause BDD?

Yes, if one is bullying you about your image or you are disapproving of your image it can cause BDD

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Is there any medication you can take for BDD?

Yes, you can take medication like SSRIs

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Can having a bad childhood affect BDD or allow you to have BDD?

Having a bad childhood can affect and cause BDD