ACCEPTING YOUR BODY vs BODY IMAGE
WHAT IS BODY IMAGE
Body
image is a term which may refer to the perception a person has towards his or her own
physical appearance.
Our
body image could be influenced by
•Personality
•Peer
groups
•Societal or
cultural “standards”
•Personal
experience Etc.
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HOW BODY IMAGE AFFECTS US
Body
image:
- Has potential to make us feel bad or good about ourselves and the people around us
- Affects how we relate to others
- Affects our confidence levels
- Affects our self esteem
- Affects the way we see ourselves even though that is not how others see us Etc.
EFFECTS OF POOR SELF IMAGE
Having
a poor self image of can lead to:
• Being unhappy with the way body looks which leads to overall unhappiness and/or depression.
• Being judgmental of other peoples bodies.
• Cosmetic surgery
• Eating
disorders
• Drugs
abuse to feel better about ourselves
• Alcoholism
• Being critical of the body such that it affects our lifestyles and relationships with others Etc.
BODY DISMORPHIC DISORDER
This
is a mental illness in which
a subject is overtly obsessed and preoccupied with their appearance and body
image in an effort to make it perfect. This can be caused by a combination of
biological, psychological and social factors.
ACCEPTING YOUR BODY
qLove the body you are in regardless of
what the media, your environment or peers may say or even what you think.
qDo not compare yourself with others.
qBe yourself and don’t try to e someone you are not.
qOverlook your flaws and focus on beautiful things about you; if you cant, ask someone you trust to tell you.
qRemember that drugs and alcohol have potential to wear down your skin and alter your body.
qAccept that you are unique and real.
qHang out with people who do not ridicule what your body looks like.
qSeek therapy if you feel you cannot accept your body.
qEat a balanced meal and avoid unhealthy diets.
qIf you suffer from bulimia or anorexia, seek the help of a therapist.
qLearn about your body and how it works.
qDo not compare yourself with others.
qBe yourself and don’t try to e someone you are not.
qOverlook your flaws and focus on beautiful things about you; if you cant, ask someone you trust to tell you.
qRemember that drugs and alcohol have potential to wear down your skin and alter your body.
qAccept that you are unique and real.
qHang out with people who do not ridicule what your body looks like.
qSeek therapy if you feel you cannot accept your body.
qEat a balanced meal and avoid unhealthy diets.
qIf you suffer from bulimia or anorexia, seek the help of a therapist.
qLearn about your body and how it works.
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