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As head of operations for the BDD Foundation in the UK, Kitty Wallace supports sufferers and their families, raises awareness of the condition and much more. But she’s also had her own experience of living with BDD – including a big relapse after catching glandular fever. Her story shows that recovery may not always be a straight line, but it’s always possible.

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Rebecca suffered from BDD for many years, alongside issues with alcohol and food. It was only when she realised the BDD was driving the other issues that she was able to make real and inspiring progress.

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This is episode 15, the second part of a conversation between two mums whose daughters are in recovery from BDD. In it, Scarlett and Frances discuss how schools can help or hinder, how to support someone through treatment and the importance of setting small goals

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For this and episode 15, I’ve handed the mike over to two mums who’ve lived through their daughters’ severe BDD and come out the other side. In part one, Scarlett and Frances talk about how their daughters are doing now and how they coped with the worst times.

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Tim spent many years feeling full of shame and hopelessness because of his BDD. But after just 20 sessions of specialist CBT, he says he’s recovered. In this episode, he shares what he’s learnt about getting and staying well.

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Episodes 10 and 11 featured an interview with Oliver Butcher, who spoke publicly for the first time about his struggle with BDD. In this episode, you’ll hear how his experience affected the lives of his mum Debbie and his older brother Daniel.

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This is the second part of my interview with Oliver Butcher. In it, you’ll hear him describe the self-abuse that was part of his BDD, how that affected his family and the advice he’d give anyone suffering from the disorder. For another perspective on Oliver’s story, episode 12 will feature a really frank conversation between his mum Debbie and his brother Daniel – so keep an eye out for that.

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For this episode – the first of two – I spoke to Oliver Butcher, who’s currently in the middle of treatment for his BDD. It’s the first time he’s spoken publicly about his struggle with the condition, so we’re especially grateful for him for having the courage to come forward. You’ll find the second half of Oliver’s interview in episode 11.

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In the second part of his interview, Omari describes the things that helped him most in treatment and beyond, and gives some valuable advice to anyone trying to help a loved one with BDD.

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Omari had so much great stuff to share that we’ve split his interview into two. In the first half, he describes what recovery means to him and how BDD affected his life, including his romantic relationships.

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