Anytime I ever see a picture of myself, I feel so sick and I want to cry because I look so awful. I know I'm not beautiful but the way I look in pictures is so hideous compared to the way I look when I see myself in the mirror. And it's destroying me emotionally. My friend took a picture of me last night and brought it to school this morning and showed it to me and I had to run to the bathroom and cry because I was so upset. I already have so much trouble with self-esteem and this isn't helping. I don't know what to do. I've spoken to my mom but she's gotten so tired of hearing me talk bad about myself that she just ignores me.
I'm not sure what I'm asking for, here, but I'd like some advice on how to deal with this. I'm starting to consider platic surgery and this problem with my looks has become an obsession. What do I do?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? tigerlily answered Saturday May 20 2006, 6:07 am: i sometimes used feel that way too and guess what my mom reacted that way too. But i spoke to my school guidance counsellor and i realised my looks werent the real problem, maybe your self esteem issues are related to another problem. It could be worth finding out. Also ,this may sound kind of silly but it always cheered me up to have a nice hair cut or maybe a manicure or something. Make sure you drink 2 litres of water today and get 5 pieces of fruit/veg a day and do 30 mins excercise 3 times a week (a brisk walk maybe), if your healty and fit, you're far more likely to have a good body image. I am NOT sugesting you lose weight but if you have lots of energy you'll be happier. Im not into mush but i truly believe everyone is beautiful, you just have to convince yourself its there and you'll see it!good luck! [ tigerlily's advice column | Ask tigerlily A Question ]
heya answered Friday May 19 2006, 10:30 pm: You might have an image disorder. Millions of people have this disorder and usually they do not seek help. I can understand if its not a very good picture of you..but to destroy you emotionally is a little sketchy. I would go see professional help. Dont think youre adnormal..MANY people have this..actually one of my friends has this disorder. Soo..i wouldnt worry about that. But please go see help. This problem can be fixed. [ heya's advice column | Ask heya A Question ]
4everMyself2 answered Friday May 19 2006, 10:08 pm: Everyone has flaws that they wish they could get rid of. But plastic surgery is not the answer. One's self is always the biggest critic. You have to take what you were given and make the best of it. If you want you can put a little make up on, exercise more, eat healthy, and there is a lot of more things that you can do to help you look and feel better. I think you should go visit your school's guidance counselor. Because that's what he/she is there for; to help you with your problems. [ 4everMyself2's advice column | Ask 4everMyself2 A Question ]
mitchell answered Friday May 19 2006, 9:34 pm: dont have plastic surgery that will just make it worse! Trust me! Just think, has anybody told you that you were ugly? If not don't worry about it just move on! But If so just be thankful for what you have and dont listen to what anybody else thinks! [ mitchell's advice column | Ask mitchell A Question ]
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