How do you know whether you or someone you know has BDD? Psychiatric diagnoses—including BDD—are made primarily by asking questions to determine if an individual “meets the criteria” for the disorder, as determined by the DSM-5. There are as yet no blood tests, brain-scanning techniques, or other tools sufficient to diagnose psychiatric disorders, although such tools are being developed.
Click the link below to see what a mental health professional — preferably a BDD specialist — will look for in order to make a diagnosis of BDD.
Source: bdd.iocdf.org/about-bdd/do-...
I wish I could have my old life back
Why do I feel like I need to have an intrussive thought?
Does OCD tell you you have to do certain things?
Did I do something wrong? 
OCD/panic attacks/anxiety disorder
