S10 EP25: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Eating Disorders Explained by Rachel Rifkin

You asked us: Everyone says to love your body, but how? We
invited Rachel Rifkin, LMHC, CEDS, and Associate Director of
Support Groups for the National Alliance for Eating Disorders to
the podcast to answer your questions and explain what BDD (Body
Dysmorphic Disorder) is and talk openly about eating disorders.
Rachel is a licensed mental health counselor, specializing in
eating disorders within the LGBTQ+ community with lived eating
disorder experience. 


In this episode, Rachel talks about what BDD and eating disorders
look like, explains how they manifest, and gives us advice on
what to do if you or a loved one are struggling. Rachel tells us
how to use attainable language surrounding our bodies, like body
tolerance, and body disconnect when looking to get to a place of
acceptance. She has advice on how to acknowledge and respect our
bodies realistically and avoid traps. How do you support a loved
one with BDD? Please know that you are not alone. There is help!:


The Alliance


Free HelpLine 866-662-1235


findEDhelp Database


App: findEDhelp: App Store  Google Play


referrals@allianceforeatingdisorders.com


info@allianceforeatingdisorders.com



(00:00:00) Introducing Rachel Rifkin, LMHC, CEDS, Associate
Director of Support Groups for The Alliance.


(00:04:20) How Rachel Rifkin’s eating disorder started her on
this career path.


(00:13:40) What does an eating disorder look like? 


(00:19:16) A basic definition of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
to start the conversation. 


(00:25:45) Signs that might indicate a struggle with BDD on ANY
level and muscle dysmorphia.


(00:31:10) BDD is not an eating disorder but it can be connected
to one.


(00:33:48) How life events that bring body changes or emotional
responses can cause BDD to manifest. 


(00:40:40) TTSL Community question: Everyone says to love your
body, but how?


(00:46:40) Small steps to take towards neutrality when hating
your body. 


(00:56:10) TTSL Community question: how can we support our loved
ones who have body dysmorphia without invalidating their
feelings? 


(01:08:04) Value not connected to appearance and how meaningful
compliments can disrupt and change thought patterns.


(01:16:32) Where to find and connect with Rachel Rifkin and/or
look for resources.


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