- A genuine smile is called a Duchenne smile.
- A genuine smile arises from the limbic system.
- A fake smile is generated in the cerebral cortex.
- The differences between a real or fake smile are quite small and humans are not very accurate at differentiating between the two.
- Research shows those who displayed Duchenne smiles in their school/college yearbook photo were more likely to live happier, longer lives.
- The documentary I watched called ‘Too ugly for love’ was very interesting because it showed the different ways in which BDD affects suffers.
- Some avoid social interactions and some resort to plastic surgery.
- Kayla had seven operations on her nose to try to correct the imperfections she perceived.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cgDqyLIc4o
- It was appalling to hear that Kayla had been on a waiting list for counselling for nearly two and a half years.
- Plastic surgery does not alleviate the problems of sufferers. Cosmetic surgery can actually exacerbate the condition.
- There is a high instance of suicide in suffers. ‘Subjects had high rates of lifetime suicidal ideation (78.0%) and suicide attempts (27.5%). Body dysmorphic disorder was the primary reason for suicidal ideation in 70.5% of those with a history of ideation and nearly half of subjects with a past attempt.’ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15960564
- Some famous people who are suspected of suffering from BDD are Heidi Montag and the late Michael Jackson.
- Using the brushes was fun. Hopefully they will work to create blemishes and scars on the photograph. Some looked more realistic than others.
- Sufferers display repetitive behaviors such as picking their skin and looking in the mirror.
- Babies are very sensitive to the facial expressions of others.