St. Louis Counselor, Peggy Levinson - Marriage, Child & Family Therapist

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Clayton Psychotherapy Center
7750 Clayton Road Suite 208
St. Louis, MO
63117

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(314) 644-3339

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Peggy Levinson - Creating Authentic Relationships

Body Image Test for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

BDD is a condition that involves an intense preoccupation with a particular aspect(s) of physical appearance. Some of the possible symptoms are listed in the questions below.

yes no	1. Do you go out of your way to avoid mirrors or other shiny surfaces?
yes no	2. Do you spend more than one hour a day checking your appearance in mirrors?
yes no	3. Do you camouflage (hide or cover up) your perceived defects with clothing, hats, scarves, or cosmetics?
yes no	4. Do you compare your appearance to others frequently?
yes no	5. Do you go out of your way to avoid social interactions?
yes no	6. Do you avoid certain lighting conditions?
yes no	7. Have you consulted repeatedly with dermatologists or cosmetic surgeons in order to find ways to improve your appearance?
yes no	8. Do you frequently ask friends or family about your appearance, especially to seek reassurance?
yes no	9. Do you pick at your skin in order to “fix” perceived flaws?

For an assessment, and to talk about the results of your test, please schedule an interview to discuss your situation in person by calling Peggy Levinson at (314) 644-3339.

DISCLAIMER: The tests on this site are intended for educational and informational purposes only, and by no means can replace medical diagnosis or professional advice. The tests are offered without any expressed or implied warranties whatsoever. They are neither exhaustive nor definitive and should not be relied on to suggest a course of treatment.