Body dismorphia is a difficult issue. As you said, it is very much in your head and no matter how many compliments people pay you, you don't believe them. Try being kind to yourself? There are some affirmation techniques that you can use, I think one of them is standing in front of full length mirror, naked, and telling yourself "you look beautiful/great" etc, whichever word you want to use. You supposed to do it daily, until you start believing. Don't ask me if it works- one day, I just decided "fuck what anyone else thinks, it's my body and nobody is going to be telling me how to look, what to wear" etc. Find your own style, something that makes you feel good in your own skin- even things like funky shoes or jewellery, and concentrate on telling yourself how good that item feels on you. And basically be kind to yourself! |