BDD: What is it? Early Signs, Misdiagnosis, and How Parents Can Help

Enjoyed the episode, got a suggestion or a question send me a textI sit down with Sam Milburn to unpack body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), what it is, why it hides in plain sight, and how parents can spot early signs. We share practical next steps, from navigating CAMHS to using scripts that break reassurance loops without breaking trust.We cover:• BDD defined • Early signs in teens including checking, avoidance and reassurance seeking• Why shame and lack of insight delay help and fuel misdiagnosis• The impact at home, school and with friends• Is there a neurodivergence overlap• How to approach schools, GPs and CAMHS with evidence• Parent scripts to step off the reassurance treadmill• And resources from the BDD Foundation and Sam’s support groupYou can find information about BDD and the support Sam offers here:https://bddfoundation.org/https://www.beyondbdd.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_bdd/And Sam's Facebook group Body Dysmorphic Disorder Support for Parents and Carers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bddcarersupport/Support the show