(i did this topic, bc i can relate to this one and thought hey ill give it a go) Just a random quote- "You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens"- Louise Hay Also a rly good song that describes this is Scars to your beautiful. Explained below
Body Image Body image is what you think is how you look, your size, etc. Often, humans who may have a larger body size blame it on themselves, and this can cause mental health problems. However, many people overlook the fact that this can be caused genetically, or perhaps a mental condition that is causing them to over/under eat. Social platforms and media have engraved in people's mind how the ideal woman/girl should look. Hourglass shape, thin and preferable a lighter skin colour in many countries. Unfortunately, this is the case in many cultures as well, with even your own family members talking behing you back about how you look. Many people say "I don't judge people", but most of those people have an unconscious bias toward specific body types. How many times have you seen a model or actor in a movie or anywhere, that isn't being showed being bullied, made fun of, etc, may have a different size than the so called "perfect" woman? Me, rarely. I don't have anything against people who are "ideal" for society. If you look pretty on the outside, but have a terrible personality, what's the point? I just believe that it isn't what outside that matters, but whats inside that counts. What do I do to help? I try not to judge. I try to be aware of the unconscious judge inside of me. If I detect it, I tell myself, "I don't know what they are going through. I shouldn't judge them." If I see somebody else doing it, I tell them the same. Any questions please let me know <3 Luna peace out A lil extra- One of my fav songs to explain this is Scars to your beautiful. It suggests alot, with alot of hidden meaning in lines. It mentios "Cover girls" alot, which suggests a model, etc. The whole song is about a girl who is suggested to be overweight/thinks she is. "Cut her woes away" may suggest se!f h*rm. "Cover girls eat nothing"- "Whats a little bit of hunger?"- suggests anor*xi*. I could literally write a whole essay on this but i couldnt fit this here lol also fun fact i wrote this while listening to- Scars to your beautiful Friends Whats up danger why did you need to know this idk k now peace
