Body Dysmorphic Disorder Treatment in North Carolina

People with body dysmorphia are not usually opposed to getting help, but their definition of help often involves plastic surgery, dermatology services, and dental treatments to fix their perceived flaws. These might provide temporary relief from their stress, but the results are short-lived. Body dysmorphia is not a physical problem – it is a mental one and must be treated as such.

The preferred treatment approach to body dysmorphia involves a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mediations. This approach focuses on helping patients recognize and manage negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that lead to self-destructive behaviors.

Tips for managing body dysmorphia:

• Keep a written list of the strategies and techniques you learn in therapy and read them when old impulses strike
• Commit yourself to your treatment plan; attend recommended therapies and groups
• Don’t skip medication doses and don’t go off your regular medication schedule if you skip by accident
• Have someone you can call when the old feelings and temptations feel overwhelming
• Involve yourself with hobbies and activities you are passionate about
• Avoid using drugs or alcohol to cope with symptoms

Body dysmorphia can be managed, but it is difficult to address these issues alone. At Tapestry, you will have a team of skilled and compassionate professionals supporting you every step of the way.

Tapestry staff members bring decades of combined experience providing empathetic, effective treatment for eating disorders and behavioral disorders.

Through years of experience, we know that these conditions are rarely isolated. We understand that disordered eating and co-occurring disorders are often the result of underlying mental health issues such as trauma, depression and anxiety disorders.

Each aspect of our facilities is designed to put you at ease and make you feel as at home as possible.