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I can't name a thing about my body I like... seriously

Discussion in 'Physical & Sexual Health' started by Gazza123, Aug 1, 2012.

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  1. Gazza123

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    I noticed a thread a while back that went something like "Name five things you like about your body" and after waiting on the thread for a while I just gave up. I just couldn't name a thing about my body I like.

    I tried I really, really, really REALLY TRIED. But just can't name a thing about my body that I can honestly say... Yeah, I like that.

    Ugh. I've been blessed with a body I hate

    :bang:
     
    #1 Gazza123, Aug 1, 2012
  2. Gravity

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    "blessed"?

    If there's nothing you currently like, what would be the easiest thing to change so that you did like it? Like maybe a haircut, or dying your hair? Something like that?
     
    #2 Gravity, Aug 1, 2012
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    Body image problems are really common among gay men our age. I've dealt with them, as have a number of ECers. Depending on how much body hate you are experiencing, you may want to find a counselor who specializes in the area. You may also want to check out Thomas Cash's The Body Image Workbook.
     
    #3 Mogget, Aug 1, 2012
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    I know how you feel I spent a lot of the last few years hating the way I looked, heck I'm still not a super big fan of my body even after a big weight loss. There are good parts to your body, even if you can't see them others can. I agree with Moggett that if you are having a really tough time liking your body, counseling might be a good thing for you. Like Gravity said hair is the easiest thing to change and it can have a big affect on how you look. For a long time when I'd not like the way I looked, I'd go dye my hair just for the change and just changing something usually cheered me up.
     
    #4 Jared, Aug 1, 2012
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