Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
After many years of living with BDD I have finally had the courage to put down on paper or email at least to tell anyone who reads this that I have the illness. Believe it or not I havent had the guts to look in a mirror for almost. Well a lot of years. Ironic as at one time you couldnt get me away from one. Now I even avoid the toaster or even a spoon. Just catching a glimpse of any part of my reflection (face)can put me in a deep dark depression. It has blighted my life for too long. I once had an opportunity to become a professional footballer but couldnt face the fact that I would be seen by a lot of people who might remark about my appearance I stopped playing. I have also shunned jobs I could so easily do for fear of being in the spotlight or having to stand up and talk or be photographed. Im now in my late 30's and have a life full of regrets already. I have never really found doctors or therapists a great deal of hope. After all at the end of the day they can go home and not think about it whereas me I have to face this 24hours a day 7days a week. I would just like to know if anyone out there is blighted by this condition and would love to know how you cope. thanks for reading this. Steve
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