Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

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Vanity - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Does anyone here have OCD over their appearance?

I have huge issues with looking in mirrors because I will see myself differently as a result of depression. This causes anxiety and then I get very down and I dislike how I look. Then that evening I may be very content over how I look.

Its like when I look in the mirror and I am depressed, I don't see the real me, or I exaggertate the flaws and they cause anxiety.

Can anyone relate to this and how do you deal with it?
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I don't think this has to do with vanity. It's just the ocd. Body image, face, hair, the whole nine yards. It's just the negative voices of the ocd and you have to keep telling yourself that. Make every attempt to stay away from mirrors. Wash you face, comb your hair, brush you teeth...you're set for the day. And by the way, you're just cute as a speckled pup.
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I always feel really ugly when I'm depressed. I'm not one to worry about vanity. I don't wear makeup or anything and normally I don't care. Probably just because I am too busy too care. But when I feel really depressed I feel like I'm hideous. I guess I deal with it by showering again. It's sort of like starting over. I can redo my hair, put on makeup, whatever and sometimes I don't feel so awful and can actually get something done.
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