What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

Man is a creature who is never satisfied. Humans will always constantly trying to fulfill their ambition. However, if the ambition was taken by the wrong way, of course, it will only cause harm to themselves. In addition to material wealth, physical condition is one that is often the object of human discontent. But unfortunately, not all of us understand how to treat our bodies well. We often feel dissatisfied with the physical condition of our own. We may not be satisfied with the condition of our physical form, but the health factors should still be a priority. The best way is to change it in a natural way, not in ways that harm our bodies.

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a disorder in which the sufferer feels obsessed with their physical condition, they have a very high anxiety and dissatisfaction on their physical form. People with body dysmorphic disorder pay attention to the physical appearance in detail. They will make a mandatory in order that their physical form in accordance with what is in their imagination. Their dissatisfaction is in the texture and color of skin, texture and color of hair, and nose. In men who suffer from BDD, the majority of them will put their attention on the muscles they have. As a result of the anxiety and dissatisfaction, the body dysmorphic disorder sufferers can experience extreme depression, and quite a lot of sufferers who reached the stage of attempt suicide.

The majority of body dysmorphic disorder sufferers could take 3 to 8 hours a day to think about all of physical aspects on their body that is not perfect. In the most cases of BDD patients, many who spend their time in front of the mirror, although there are also some people who just avoid mirrors because of fear see the imperfections on their bodies. Some of the patients may also have a habit of wearing makeup very thick, and not seldom of those who like to isolate themselves from social life. Therefore, a lot of people with body dysmorphic disorder who have chaos in the aspect of career, academic, and other social aspects. There is one more thing that makes me very cringe, because some of them have pretty extreme measures, they peeled their own skin until it bled. it's awful, isn't it?

Therefore, many of BDD sufferers who take shortcuts to fulfill their desires. The actions they often do is to do a lot of cosmetic surgery such as plastic surgery; dental surgery, and other surgery to repair the body parts they think are not perfect. For men who suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, usually they will also suffer from muscle dysmorphia, that is an obsession with muscular body shape. And the shortcuts are often taken is to consume excessive supplements, and also using steroids.

A famous figure with body dysmorphic disorder is the world pop legend who died in the year 2009, that is Michael Jackson. Michael is well known with his performances were always eccentric. He was always surprised the world by varying the shape of his face and the color of his skin. That's what makes him a BDD sufferer. Even some say that the cause his death, one factor is due to these habit.

However, we must remain grateful to our physical condition. However, with the gratitude, then it doesn't mean we leave it alone. All we have to do is take care of it properly, by maintaining and making it healthier. If any part of the body that are not healthy, we can't leave it alone, so we need to fix it naturally.

Keep healthy everyone. :)

Welcoming the New Year 2013

It really doesn't feel that the year 2012 has been changed to 2013. And I spent 3 days not writing on this blog. 3 days ago, my computer keyboard doused with water, and I can not fix it. My favorite computer store is still on holiday, and I can't buy a new computer keyboard. Anyway I'm too busy preparing for several events for New Year's Eve together with my colleagues. But finally I have a keyboard gift from my brother. So, finally I can write back this time.

This year was my first experience welcome the new year eve with bedraggled conditions. Because it rained all night on the city of Yogyakarta. Despite the rain, I still go to the city center along with some of my friends, but we couldn't bring a camera to take some photos. We went biking. And this is my first experience too, went to use the bike on New Years Eve. But unfortunately it was raining very heavily, so we had to use a raincoat. Because of the rain, the sellers trumpet lost their source of income. But it was a raincoat salesman who reap the benefits. We continue to gather in downtown Yogyakarta, in malioboro, even though the rain. And still a lot of visitors from out of town who come there. And at 23:30, the rain let up a bit. God may indeed provide an opportunity for us to still be holding the fireworks show. 

Then I remembered that I wanted a resolution last year. And thank God, the resolution has been reached at this time. My resolution in 2012 is to completely eliminate my belly fat that are getting terrible. And even now I get it exceeded my expectations.

The hope for 2013

Everyone has desires, hopes, and the resolution of each to be achieved each year. Everything that we expected didn't always go according to our wishes, so we must not be discouraged if our resolutions are not materialize. But for me, a resolution can become a way for us to live in the new year. That is, these expectations can be a reference for us to determine the direction of our goals. I myself also have a resolution on this in 2013.

The first, which for this blog, "OutsetHealth". Since this blog is my first blog that I care very seriously, so I hope to continue to write on this blog and continue to share about knowledge with the readers. Since this blog is new, so I hope that continues to grow every year.

The second, which I would like to invite one of my family members who suffer from obesity to have a healthier lifestyle. I don't want to have excessive desire in this case, by inviting all the family. I have to be realistic, because to invite one person alone is a huge challenge.

The third is about career and education. I am still feeling very indecisive in two things. I hesitated to continue my education to a higher level, or pursue my career. But in this case, I hope to be able to flow on its own. Somehow, I think to have a certified fitness instructor. Currently I do have a dream to pursue a career in health and exercise.

What is clear, what is now to be maintained. Health remains a priority. Of course I don't want to go back to a past life when I was a very unhealthy. My hope is to keep learning all the time, studying, and learning. Learning is an ongoing activity, because every second, minute, and hour, the world is always changing and we can not guess.

We should welcome the year 2013 by always thinking positive. We should not continue to dissolve in grief from our failures in the past years. Try and keep trying, that's something we have to do. Just like when we want to get the ideal body shape, we have to be patient and diligent in performing a healthy diet and regular exercise. We can't get it in a short time, all the needed process and patience.

From what I observed, health becomes a problem that continues to increase every year. Technological factors could be one cause. We all know that technology is growing rapidly, and we are getting to be pampered with the easiness that technology has to offer. I am also a person who engaged in the world of technology, so I can see it clearly. Everything should be done wisely. Because after all, health is a gift that humans are naturally obtained, so we also have to treat it naturally anyway. 

I would be delighted if you include a healthy lifestyle in your resolution in the year 2013. Happy new year 2013 everyone. Keep smiling, keep happy, and keep healthy :)