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Not sure this belongs here but what the hey
Was just thinking, at school, as kids are mean, they pick out the slightest imperfections of others in order to bully them about it
Well ive been thinking lately about how many things i hate about my appearance, but i was never bullied at school for my appearance, so do you reckon its just in my head because surely my peers would of picked it out?
Just a stupid theory
Was just thinking, at school, as kids are mean, they pick out the slightest imperfections of others in order to bully them about it
Well ive been thinking lately about how many things i hate about my appearance, but i was never bullied at school for my appearance, so do you reckon its just in my head because surely my peers would of picked it out?
Just a stupid theory
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I think everybody becomes more worried about their appearances if they feel down, especially after a rejection of some sort.
I have BDD because I was bullied about my appearance when I was 12 due to me being a tomboy. Now I'm being bullied because I'm making a huge effort to look good and a lot of people, girls in particular, have picked up on that. I can't seem to find a happy medium.
in my case i am extremely shy and self concious anyway so im guessing its all in my head.. but dont know for sure
Well according to www.acronymfinder.com it means (amongst other things)
Body Dismorphic Disorder
I've absolutley no idea what this means, but im sure a quick google would explain all
i've never really been bullied at senior school - but if people try to put me down they use my hair colour....its really boring tbh its the only insult people ever use on me
I don't really have issues with my body, I don't think I look too bad, but I do compare myself to every other guy I see and think I don't match up and everyone else is just way better then me.
I don't think I explain it well, but its a type of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but relating to appearance and a huge lack of positive self-image. Say, if I don't do my morning beauty ritual correctly, or don't wear make-up, or someone throws water at me at school, I sink into a depressive state. Its constantly comparing yourself to others... I have an unnatural fear of Topshop, for instance, because of all the 'beautiful people' in there. I end up so self-conscious about the way I look, or how I'm even browsing clothes rails, that I have a panic attack Sounds stupid and vain, I know.
I try to pamper myself, but it seems the only things that pick me up are really selfish things.. anyway I'm going through counselling at the moment for my BDD and depression, so hopefully I'll be feeling better by September.