Newbie here with Body Dismorphia and anxiety.

[sophiethecat2003]

Hi everyone,

I have suffered with Body dismorphia since I was 18, I am now 63.

It concerns eye bags which I perceive to get worse daily. I am having CBT for this but seem unable to engage with it at the moment.

I have been okay for a year and have not had to medicate, but the tragic loss of a friend has triggered it again with avengeance.

I have had to return to taking 20mg Citalopram, with all it's usual awful side effects.

I am urinating for England, and am getting really worried about it. I have lost over a stone in weight and am loosing more daily. It is horrendous. I am eating loads but still loosing weight.

I am also having problems sleeping and this has been going on for weeks.

I am 5 weeks in with the Citalopram, and wondered if these side effects will pass.

Any help or reassurance any one could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Sophie ☺

[venusbluejeans]

Hiya sophiethecat2003 and welcome to NMP :welcome:

Why not take a look at our articles on our home page, they contain a wealth of information and are a great starting place for your time on the forum.

I hope you find the as site helpful and informative as I have and that you get the help and support you need here and hope that you meet a few friends along the way :yesyes: