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Body dysmorphia

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I was watching sky news, it was interesting, they interviewed an actor who became addicted to working out, when he reached his goal he was happy for a short time but then raised the bar higher, he said it became an addiction from being a hobby going 3 times a week, whats your view, is there a problem when you get addicted to it rather than going for the fun of it?

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I think you’re flabby. Does that count?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been going 3 times a week for the past 11 years, and I fret when I miss a session but I go for health

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I hope you’re not a gym addict, J?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Narcissism is always a bad thing!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think my ex had it when we were younger. He went through a stage (of a good few years) where he thought he had dark circles under his eyes and he didn't he had lovely skin and complexion. He would takes ages in the bathroom getting ready, would pluck stray hairs from his eyebrows, constantly be in the mirror, would spend like 80 quid on eye creams, had people from the water board out to test the water supply because he thought it was poisoning him. Changed his complete diet, would only fill his car up with the pay at the pump station sometimes cos of the harsh lighting he said that was inside garages. There's loads of other things, it's why I did a psychotherapy and counselling course and counselled him for another couple of years and he got better and completely over it and then we split up!

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By *aughtypair555Couple
over a year ago

north west

I only go two , rarely three times a week but I feel guilty and bad if I only get to go once. Don’t feel addicted to it , just makes me feel good.

Mrs

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By *bwitchedWoman
over a year ago

Batley, West Yorkshire

I think it's hard seeing changes in your own body.

I recently lost almost 8 stone (have put some back on now for various reasons but addressing that). I was wearing size 22/24 clothes from being a 32/34 so rationally I knew I was smaller, but when I looked in the mirror I either couldn't see a difference or, on the occasions I could, I would be hugely critical of what i did see - the spare tyre, saggy skin etc.

On the one hand I was ecstatic seeing the numbers change - the stones and the dress sizes dropping - but not so much about what I was seeing in the mirror.

In my mind it's not so much addictive as that I just can't see how much I've changed, either because my head is geared to be so critical of myself or because I see myself every day in the mirror so don't see the gradual change happening the same as others and so I keep going and going and going hoping that I'll see the change and reach a point where im happy. But what if I never do? That's a scary thought, and I beg my husband and family and doctors to tell me when I've gone too far x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I think it's hard seeing changes in your own body.

I recently lost almost 8 stone (have put some back on now for various reasons but addressing that). I was wearing size 22/24 clothes from being a 32/34 so rationally I knew I was smaller, but when I looked in the mirror I either couldn't see a difference or, on the occasions I could, I would be hugely critical of what i did see - the spare tyre, saggy skin etc.

On the one hand I was ecstatic seeing the numbers change - the stones and the dress sizes dropping - but not so much about what I was seeing in the mirror.

In my mind it's not so much addictive as that I just can't see how much I've changed, either because my head is geared to be so critical of myself or because I see myself every day in the mirror so don't see the gradual change happening the same as others and so I keep going and going and going hoping that I'll see the change and reach a point where im happy. But what if I never do? That's a scary thought, and I beg my husband and family and doctors to tell me when I've gone too far x"

Have you got before and after photos? Sometimes asking someone to take a photo makes it more real than looking in the mirror.

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By *bwitchedWoman
over a year ago

Batley, West Yorkshire


"I think it's hard seeing changes in your own body.

I recently lost almost 8 stone (have put some back on now for various reasons but addressing that). I was wearing size 22/24 clothes from being a 32/34 so rationally I knew I was smaller, but when I looked in the mirror I either couldn't see a difference or, on the occasions I could, I would be hugely critical of what i did see - the spare tyre, saggy skin etc.

On the one hand I was ecstatic seeing the numbers change - the stones and the dress sizes dropping - but not so much about what I was seeing in the mirror.

In my mind it's not so much addictive as that I just can't see how much I've changed, either because my head is geared to be so critical of myself or because I see myself every day in the mirror so don't see the gradual change happening the same as others and so I keep going and going and going hoping that I'll see the change and reach a point where im happy. But what if I never do? That's a scary thought, and I beg my husband and family and doctors to tell me when I've gone too far x

Have you got before and after photos? Sometimes asking someone to take a photo makes it more real than looking in the mirror. "

I do, but even with them it doesn't really sink in, it's very strange x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Anything thats an addiction is not healthy. I can take it or leave it but feel better when I exercise.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

The guy they interviewed also said he was chasing a dream. I agree with that too as we always find things to improve.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

A lot of men lack confidence which can drive them to work out. They then never feel their results are good enough because inside their motivating issue is still the re. I know a lot of guys like this. It can be a vicious circle and also help to fuel steroid use, which is at massive levels among guys today.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Good ones everyone

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