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Gazza123 · 1st Aug 2012, 03:26 PM

Now

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

**Gravity** · 1st Aug 2012, 04:10 PM

"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?

**Mogget** · 1st Aug 2012, 04:28 PM

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.

Jared · 1st Aug 2012, 08:15 PM

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.

1st Aug 2012, 03:26 PM	#1
Gazza123 Loreen - My Heart Is Refusing Me!!! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Sunderland Age: 23 Posts: 646 Join Date: May 2012	I can't name a thing about my body I like... seriously Now 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 __________________ I want your love and I want your revenge - Lady GaGa My Heart is Refusing Me - Loreen

1st Aug 2012, 04:10 PM	#2
Gravity Empty Closets Advisor EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Arizona Age: 32 Posts: 1,517 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: I can't name a thing about my body I like... seriously "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? __________________ "If you didn't think it would hurt your reputation, what would you choose?"

1st Aug 2012, 04:28 PM	#3
Mogget May all beings be happy EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Mostly homosexual, panromantic Out Status: Out to eveyone as gay, a few as panromantic Location: Alaska Age: 23 Posts: 3,107 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: I can't name a thing about my body I like... seriously 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. __________________ So with a boundless mind may I cherish all living things, Suffusing love over the entire world - Above, below, and all around, without limit; So may I cultivate an infinite good will toward the whole world. - Metta Sutta

1st Aug 2012, 08:15 PM	#4
Jared Formerly Cornella93 Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Double Gold Star Gay Out Status: College, mom and some people from home Location: Los Angeles Age: 19 Posts: 1,167 Join Date: Feb 2012	Re: I can't name a thing about my body I like... seriously 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. __________________ "All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." - Walt Disney

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