I've been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder.  Why is MY perception wrng?
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oh honey, sorry to hear about this!!!! one of my daughters has it. educate yourself, look it up om the web and research. get counseling, there are meds to help you, remember, you are BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
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I have had the same prob all my life. However, I can get some weight on by eating lots of "good starch and Fats" like Jacket potatoes and sour-cream with cheese and Avacado.\nExercise and keep fit too. I hate how i was being watched for every mouthfull I took (in the past) people thought I had eating disorders. whitch annoyed me. Get your thyroid checked out. I have a very fast "one" Thats where people get confused about 'fast metabolisms"
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Get my 1980s overbleached hair-do updated.\nActually start to learn to know as much as those under me do.\nGo see a psychiatrist for my psychotic tendencies.
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Have you ever heard of prosopagnosia? It's an actual disorder in which a person cannot recognize anyone's face, including their own. The disorder is explained in detail in an article in last month's Wired magazine, and there is actually a group in Yahoo! for people with this disorder to meet and discuss strategies and tips to deal with it. \nIf this has been going on your whole life, this might be it. If this is a more recent thing, it probably is something psychological, and you should seek the help of a professional (psychiatrist, social worker, etc.) If you do make an appointment with someone, be sure to be very specific and honest so he/she can help you properly. Good luck!
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It may be the language you use. The tone in which you write. I understand VERY well what it is to be completely misjudged. Sometimes it is something you can change, sometimes it is not. Outside of yahoo answers, it could be anything.\nFacial features and body movements perceived cause people to judge that way. As an example, people still tend to believe I never listen and am a rebellious teenager and they rarly listen to what I have to say in person regardless of what knowledge or education I really have. Truth is, I am 25 and look only 16 (something I cant change) my eyes are set on my face in a way the people precieve I am never paying attention, though in truth, I am a great listener and pay attention greatly to detail.\nIf this is part of the problem, I hate to be harsh, but you need to get used to it. There is nothing you can do to change it. When people get to know you, they will learn what you are really like. All I can say is I am sorry you still have to deal with these sorts of things. But, It is human nature.
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the short ans to this is no i I've the same problem,have tried everything, nuthin works, so i just bought bigger clothes until they come up with something to stop this happening, just enjoy urself and think like i do  there is just more of me to love now. All jokes aside it is hard and can get you down i have put on 5 stone from i was diagnosed, but there is nothing i can do about it, sorry i cant be more optimistic and helpful. it is a problem stop worrying it is a side effect of this nasty condition, if you do find something that works please let me know. all the best
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sounds like you have something in your sub-conscious which is troubling you, might be worth a chat with your Dr
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You can't look at the entirety of it- or you will make yourslef crazy.   The only thing you can do is look at the things around you- things that you can change and impact.  Make those changes and influence those around you to change as well.  To change our world- we need to start with oursleves. \n\nIt sounds like you may have a bit of depression.  You might want to consider speaking to an MD.  \n\nPeace!
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I was like that too.Maybe it could be self esteem Or the start of depression.Like everyone says check with a doctor.Below are some test you can take.They may help you understand more.\nhttp://nadabs.tripod.com/team/selfesteemtest.html\nhttp://depression.about.com/cs/diagnosis/l/bldepscreenquiz.htm   I hope this helps!
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It might just be a skin condition.. or something to do with your genetics and all that... I have that same problem.. it doesn't bother me, so i don't think you should worry.. probobly just a minor non-harmful sideffect of something.. hasn't harmed me or you yet.. so it probobly wont.. don't worry that much about it.
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Maybe it is some kind of hallucination.. You may wish to see a psychologist about it. Certain illness might trigger it..
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I can say it's been a struggle.  Being born beautiful you just naturally grow into feigning lack of awareness when others so obviously turn their heads to look at you. I try, I really try not to be noticed.  It is difficult when you walk into a restaurant and the whole room turns to stare.  I just pretend I don't notice their gazes. On occasion I will look back, using my bedroom eyes and pouty lip face.  I can tell that just makes that man's day.  He's probably never had anyone as beautiful as me give him the time of day.  It's a curse but I manage.
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It's good that you can express your negative perceptions. Maybe you should share them with someone who professionally deals with mood disorders, like a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Best of luck!
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therapy might work. your picture and your individual comments on your avatar clearly indicates a need for professional help....p.s. stay out of trees and stopping eating bugs, as you say.....that-s really not cute.good luck and god bless you.....may God REALLY bless Y-O-U!!!!
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sounds like your a hippi with an eating disorder.
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Maybe it's hormonal abnormality.  Start with an endocrinologist. If it isn't biological, then see a psychiatrist.  Perhaps he/she could hypnotize you to convince your mind to your body's truth  , and then your body would return to normal.  It doesn't sound like your body is going to normalize on its own without some outside help.
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you're asking the wrong questions... not did i gain weight, but why am i freaked out about gaining weight. i think you need to get some help with this, you are not over your eating disorder.