Disclaimer viii Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. My Story 2. Body Dysmorphic Disorder Defined 3. Prevalence and Potential Causes of BDD 4. Do You Have BDD? 5. Treatment of BDD, Part I: Medications and Cognitive Therapy 6. Treatment, Part II: Behavior Therapy 7. The Case Against Plastic Surgery 8. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Useful Approach with BDD? 9. Help for Families 10. What I've Learned and Staying Well 11. Case Conceptualizations 12. A Letter for Those Living with BDD Resources Appendix Chapter Notes Bibliography Index