I really dislike the way I look. I can’t explain it, but nothing feels right, especially with my face. I can’t even go outside sometimes because I feel so hyperaware that people are thinking how ugly i am, or that they’ll percieve or treat me a certain way because of it. I feel like there’s nothing good about the way I look, and I can barely stand to look in the mirror. I have to cover it most days, and it gets to the point that I almost always cry putting on makeup- just the other day I tried scratchng my skin off when it went wrong. I always thought I atleast had a decent body because people said it was nice, but even now I realise it’s just average and not enough to distract from my face. Is there any fix to this, or do I just have to live like this forever?
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I mean this in the most gentlest, kindest and genuine ways possible, but have you looked for professional help regarding this, like a therapist?
There may be underlying problems within yourself (mentally) that may be the cause for your negative feelings towards yourself
I personally avoid most mirrors. It works well
I second therapy. Also, maybe finding something you enjoy doing regularly is a good idea, literally anything – apart from looks – that you can learn and watch yourself progressively get better with. You won’t be perfect at first but if you stick to it and you’ll see how you will grow and be proud of your accomplishments. There is more than looks that defines a person, you’ll see, it’ll change your perspective on yourself.
Stopped having mirrors.
I’ve never been at peace with how I look. And people consider me conventionally attractive. I just recently, at 50yo, realized that I’m not this hard on other people and need to cut it out.
I’ve started saying things like “check out your ass“ and “hey mama, you are looking good today“ when I see myself in the mirror. An amazing thing has happened… I’m starting to like how I look. 🤷🏻♀️