Liking my body can be so hard most days. Here are some tips that get me through the day without having a breakdown. (That might sound really sad or whatever, but it's just how it is, I don't want people to feel sorry for me though. I just want others to not feel as bad as I do.)
1. Do your hair and makeup. Or if you aren't a fan of makeup just do your skincare routine. (This really helps me since after I do hair and makeup I don't hate the way my face looks. So that at least is a win.)
2. If you can wear clothes that you feel comfortable in. I know for me I can't always wear what makes me feel comfortable. And I can't always afford clothes I like. But I try to only wear clothes I like.
3. Avoid mirrors. I know it's so easy to get caught up staring at your reflection, picking apart every little thing you hate. But it's so important that we don't talk/think about our bodies that way. So if the only way to help avoid that is to stay away from mirrors, stay away from mirrors.
4. Eat foods that are healthy and will nourish your body. If you have a good relationship with food and eat in moderation that's amazing. I do not. So it's absolutely necessary that I eat healthy foods and try to think of food as nourishment. It is so important that you do not restrict!! (The reason this helps my body dysmorphia is because if I eat healthy and in moderation I can't tell myself it's my fault I'm "fat". I can tell myself that I'm eating healthy so this must be what a somewhat healthy body looks like.)
5. Remind myself if my worth in Christ.
When my mind tricks me into thinking I look like a hideous monster it leads to me thinking I'm worthless, (which even if I am hideous, that does not mean I have no value!). So I have to constantly remind myself that God created me so I must be worthwhile. Jesus died for me so there's a reason I should live.
If you read all that, wow. I know that was a lot. Hopefully one or more of these tips can help you if you're struggling with something like body dysmorphia.
I love you, Jesus loves you, message me if you ever want to talk! 🤍💚🤍💚🤍💚🤍
