https://www.vumc.org/health-wellness/news-resource-articles/what-do-i-say-wheni-feel-negatively-about-my-body-or-weight
So, what is Body Shaming? Body Shaming is between our ears: It is the critical, negative messages we send ourselves about some aspects of our physical appearance. We can also not only criticize ourselves: “I can’t leave the house in THAT shirt! I’m way too heavy.” We can also criticize others: “Why is she wearing THAT? She’s so thin, she looks like a lamppost!” Some of us cover with humor, but most of us suffer in silence.
Given the brutal consequences of Body Shaming (lowered self-esteem, isolation, self-injurious behavior, sometimes dangerous alterations in eating habits), why don’t we choose to do something else? We don’t do “something else” because it’s hard to fight these messages that appear from the pages of fashion magazines, or even from those we love. What we can do, however, is to begin to send ourselves different messages. Create our OWN Body Ideal.
THANK YOU for these good tips and great article!!!!
Janet McCutchen, Licensed Professional Counselor
Clinical Counselor
