How can one over come BDD?

It would be best to seek out a professional for help:

“Because of these many similarities, the same Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques that are so effective in treating OCD are also employed in BDD treatment. In fact, four recent studies have found significant reductions in symptoms using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of BDD. The primary technique used in both OCD and BDD treatment is a type of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy called “Exposure and Response Prevention” (ERP). Another CBT technique that is extremely valuable is called “Cognitive Restructuring”.” Source

Do you have a professional diagnosis? Are you in therapy? True BDD is a serious mental illness.

From what I know about BDD, a person who suffers from if would believe that they are actually disfigured or fat… Can someone with more knowledge about this steer me in the right direction about that?

@Likeradar I am have not seeked such help, but perhaps I should couldn’t hurt.

@Likeradar yeah, therapy for mental disorder is probably a good place to start.

This may sound silly. But how much time do you spend clothed? Nudism could be an peculiar solution. You’re used to yourself, and others wearing clothes – or looking a certain way. Hanging out at a nudist beach, where everyone’s seen you naked and simply doesn’t care anymore could be beneficial.

There’s more that look similar to you, but that is also not a requirement. However you are – you are, and it’s ok. Definitely helps that your husband is on the boat.

I wonder if you are unconsciously comparing yourself to some standard or models etc.

I had BDD for the majority of my life. (I’m 35) In 2007, I found out that it was due to a chemical imbalance of hormones (primarily estrogen) and low thyroid T3 T4 levels. Once I became balanced hormonally, the BDD dissipated dramatically. I would suggest going to your doctor and having tests to make sure that these are at the normal levels.
All the best to you.

If you describe yourself as a hot, sexy woman, you’re doing pretty good, I’d say.

Quit going to those S&M clubs!