when i look at myself in the mirror, i find every possible flaw on my body rather than everything that's good about it. i hate showing off my body because it think that everyone else will only see my flaws. is anybody else like this, and how can i help from being this self-consious?
2006-07-15 04:41:53 · 20 answers · asked by nikoxki16 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Yes, Most of the people tend to think this way, and since we see mostly perfect figures and bodies on the media we compare ourselves with them and start finding gaps in us. Just start admiring your inner qualities and focus on improving your attitude and overall personality. all these qualms about ur body will go away and just start being a better person, u'll be more popular in people's hearts rather than just from outside.
2006-07-15 04:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by eng_harsh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm as self conscious as the next girl. I have extra weight and my legs are scarred cause I had an accident some years ago that made them like that. The thing is that I HAVE some good points about myself, and that's where I have to focus. It took me years to realize that, and a lot of support of my family and friends. When I stopped feeling depressed about the bad things, I was able to see the good ones. Now I don't care about scars or pounds, I just enjoy the way I am and I try to use the good things on my advantage.
2006-07-15 04:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by jekodama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I am like this too. I think that writing down things that you like about your body is a good way to help stop be as self consious. Then, post it on a mirror that you look at often so you can remind yourself how beautiful you are instead of tearing yourself down.
2006-07-15 04:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me... eh, not really. I was tempted to stress out about my stomach a few times, (even though I'm very physically active and have a good metabolism, it still sticks out a little bit) but I didn't beat myself up over it.
Try this: Look at other girls (but don't compare yourself to them!) and see if you can find one with perfect teeth, skin, hair, etc. (Don't waste your time with fashion magazine models- their pics are often airbrushed to look perfect.) Or look at a girl that you think is attractive- surely she has flaws of some sort and is aware of it. DId you even notice that when you first looked at her?
It's very likely that the flaws you see are not noticed by other ppl at all. I've had friends complain about flaws that I didn't even notice.
2006-07-15 05:03:43 · answer #4 · answered by ATWolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll admit that I need to work on my tummy and get it toned again. I'll admit that I notice wrinkles developing.
I'll admit that I think I have flabby arms when everyone tells me how toned they are.
I'll admit that I am worried about what I look like in a bathing suit.
But this makes me feel better.....There are many people who look worse than I do and that makes me feel better. I've gotten to the point I don't care what everyone thinks of me. It's what I think of myself. Every person is self conscious about something.
2006-07-15 04:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by deltazeta_mary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-15 05:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not every girl is, but I am. All you can do is just realize that very few of us have perfect bodies. We all have flaws.
2006-07-15 05:15:17 · answer #7 · answered by isabel_ro1981 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has at least one thing on their body they don't like. But it sounds like yours is more of an obsession. You have to consciously find the stuff you like and put emphasis on it. For example, if you like your lips, invest in a killer lip gloss. You like your legs, get the waxed and wear skirts. Because just as everyone has one thing they hate, they also have at least one thing they love. Find it and embrace it
2006-07-15 04:47:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know what you mean im sometimes like that as well i used to weight 110lbs. whe i was single now that im married and with 2 girls i feel like everyone remembers me like i was and looks at me now i cant stand that because i weight more now i weight 140 but still. they tell me im not over weight is just that i got more of a womens body with shape u know .
2006-07-15 04:47:00 · answer #9 · answered by brenda_zamudio2005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nobody is perfect.. i feel dat way too at times. even men are self conscious. just relax gal. u could accentuate other things than ur body..maybe ur lips ,eyes,ur personality. ur smile. dont worry so much.even hollywood arent perfect creatures infact they are the worst victims than us all.
2006-07-15 04:47:35 · answer #10 · answered by lady_sprano_n7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋