Fear to Courage Community
You Don’t Have to Face Body Dysmorphic Disorder Alone
Connect With People Who Understand BDD and Body Dysmorphia
Living with body dysmorphic disorder can feel incredibly isolating.
Other people may care about you but still not understand why you can’t simply stop thinking about your appearance, checking, comparing, seeking reassurance, or avoiding things that make you uncomfortable.
Sometimes it helps to connect with people who understand what living with BDD is actually like.
The Fear to Courage Private Online Community brings together people affected by BDD for connection, education, encouragement, and ongoing support.
Whether you’re struggling right now or already making progress in recovery, you’ll have a private place to learn, ask questions, share experiences, and keep moving forward.
🤝 Find Support From People Who Understand
BDD can make your world smaller.
You may avoid social situations, keep your struggles to yourself, or feel as though nobody else understands the thoughts and behaviors that have become part of your everyday life.
In the Fear to Courage Community, you can:
- Connect with other people who have experience with BDD
- Ask questions without having to explain what BDD is first
- Share challenges and learn how others handle similar situations
- Celebrate progress—even the small steps that other people may not recognize
- Learn more about BDD and recovery
- Find encouragement when you’re having a difficult time
- Support other members as they work toward their own goals
You can participate as much or as little as feels comfortable. You don’t have to have all the answers or be at a particular point in recovery to belong.
“I love it [the community]. Being able to message members when they are having a hard time helps put things into perspective. Also when I am struggling as well.”
— Brittany, Community Member with BDD
📚 More Than a Place to Talk About BDD
Peer connection is important, but sometimes you also want reliable information and practical ways to move forward.
Your membership gives you access to Fear to Courage’s collection of BDD education, recovery resources, courses, discussions, and events.
🎯 Learn About BDD and Recovery
Explore resources when they’re useful to you, including:
- Self-guided courses for people with BDD
- Educational information about BDD and recovery
- Practical coping and recovery strategies
- Curated articles and research
- Recommended books
- Videos and podcasts
- Recordings of community events
You don’t need to complete everything.
Choose the resources that are most useful for where you are in your recovery right now.
💬 Stay Connected Between the Hard Moments
The community gives you an ongoing place to connect rather than having to wait until you’re struggling to look for support.
You can participate in:
- Community discussions and conversations
- Real-time community chat
- Questions and member discussions
- Recovery wins and encouragement
- Creative, gratitude, and pet channels
- Community events and announcements
You can read quietly, participate in discussions, ask questions, or encourage someone else.
💜 Support for BDD Caregivers
Parents, partners, family members and friends can also feel isolated when someone they love has BDD.
Caregiver members have their own space to connect, ask questions, learn more about BDD, and hear from others who understand what it’s like to support someone with the disorder.
Caregivers can also explore educational resources and courses to better understand what their loved one may be experiencing.
“I love how open and welcoming the community is. I was a little anxious when I saw the intro questions posted in the feed (I’m shy and get nervous when attention is on me 😂) but seeing how welcoming people are made it a lot easier! I also love all of the resources, and how the courses are self guided, and that all are available.”
— Samantha, Caregiver Community Member
🌱 A Place to Learn, Connect, and Keep Moving Forward
Recovery doesn’t happen all at once.
There may be times when you’re ready to challenge yourself and other times when you simply need encouragement from someone who understands.
The Fear to Courage Community gives you a place to stay connected to recovery through those different stages.
“What I like about the community is being able to meet and speak to others who also suffer, information about BDD, and the prompts to get people engaging on it.”
— Andrea, Community Member with BDD
💝 Choose Your Membership Level
Choose the amount of community support that works best for you.
Supporting Member — $9/month
Or $90/year — save $18
Supporting Membership includes:
- Private Fear to Courage Community access
- Specialized support groups
- Community discussions and live chat
- Questions and member conversations
- Self-guided courses
- BDD education and recovery resources
- Videos, podcasts, articles, and recommended books
- Community events and available recordings
Supporting Plus Member — $19/month
Or $190/year — save $38
Supporting Plus includes everything in Supporting Membership, plus:
- Monthly small-group coaching with Dr. Eva
- Special events for Supporting Plus members
If you would like more direct guidance and an opportunity to discuss recovery challenges in a small-group setting, Supporting Plus provides an additional level of support.
No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.
🤝 Choose Your Support Community
Start by choosing the community that best fits you.
🧭 BDD Group Community
For people living with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD).
Connect with other people who understand BDD, share experiences, learn about recovery, ask questions, and find encouragement along the way.
💜 Caregivers Community
For parents, partners, family members and friends.
Connect with other caregivers who understand the challenges of supporting someone with BDD. Learn more about the disorder, ask questions, share experiences, and find support for yourself, too.
🌟 Celebrate Our Strength
For people celebrating their recovery journey from BDD.
Share progress, encouragement, recovery wins, and the courage it takes to keep moving forward.
Join the Celebrate Our Strength Community
🌱 You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
You don’t need to wait until you’re doing badly to seek support and connection with others.
You can join when you’re struggling, when you’re making progress, or when you simply want to stay connected with people who understand.
Questions? Email us at contact@feartocourage.com – we’re here to help.