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[Razzio]

I’m looking for information I just don’t know where to turn. I was misdiagnosed with the wrong illness and then I got a skin infection which is has done damage to the left side of my face. I’m under a community mental health team for ocd but the mental health worker I see doesn’t see the issue with my skin just that I have ocd

[Hidden]

Hi Razzio. Thanks for sharing your experiences here - it sounds like you've been through a lot. It must have been difficult to go through a misdiagnosis. Have you been able to get a new diagnosis that fits your symptoms?

You mentioned speaking to your community mental health worker about your worries about your skin - have you spoken with your GP? If you're concerned then we'd encourage you to do that.

[Razzio in reply to Hidden]

Hi Ellie. I did get The diagnosis that fits my symptoms and I did speak to my GP I asked about having something cosmetic done or plastic surgery but he didn't recommend it he just told me I will get my confidence back but it's hard said than done when something happens to your face.

[Hidden in reply to Razzio]

I appreciate that, and I think a lot of people here will relate to well-meaning advice being easier said than done!

We have lots of self-help resources that you might like to take a look at. They include tips on things like confidence and self-esteem. You can find them here: changingfaces.org.uk/advice....

Take care.

[Razzio in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I will take a look at them tips on confidence and self esteem.

[danjos]

U have good skin you must suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, as I would love your skin x