BDD
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Her BDD symptoms began to worsen when she went to university to study fashion design, as she compared herself to those working in the industry.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
She began working with an NHS psychotherapist who identified she had BDD.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Characteristics of BDD include emotional distress, spending a lot of time ruminating and feeling unable to control thoughts about appearance.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Dr Prager, of The Prager Clinic, Knightsbridge, said he had concerns about treating patients with BDD, who often believe that changing their face or body will make them happier.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023
"It's very difficult to accept that you have BDD because your brain is telling you, 'this is a problem'," she said.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023
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