ABSTRACT
SSRIs are often the first medications utilized when treating body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) since they are efficacious in the reduction of body related negative intrusive thoughts. There are instances when BDD patients do not want to be prescribed psychiatric medications and only want to partake in the therapy process. One of the main reasons for this is that they are very concerned that possible medication side effects will impact the body part they are preoccupied with. Sometimes individuals with BDD are hesitant about taking medications because they are concerned that they might stop worrying about the perceived defect. The symbiotic relationship between mental health practitioners is often essential, especially when working with very complex BDD cases. Even if the patient is amenable to the idea of medication management, a communicative relationship between the psychotherapist and psychiatrist can only benefit and streamline the process of the BDD patient's recovery.
