· I liked looking in the mirror because my eyes have this unique feature that I can call mine, eyes full of so much hope and life. For a while, when the wound was still fresh, when I lookedin the mirror, I often saw someone who was hurt and in pain. But today, I saw that glow in my eyes again, and I immediately recognized it.
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What is Body Dysmorphia? Suffering from body dysmorphia is like living in a funhouse mirror - no matter how others perceive you, all you can see is a twisted reflection of yourself in your mind’s eye. A full belly becomes a gut; a light spray of acne becomes a disfiguring welt. You may find yourself constantly looking in the mirror picking at your skin, or obsessively measuring your ...
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I can't lookin the mirror without dry heaving on the worst days and shedding tears on the best, I can't be in photos or videos, I can'lt look at myself and this is ruining my life and bothers the people around me. When I was a little girl, I used to look at myself in the side of the shiny chrome toaster on the table, entranced by the expressions that crossed over my face, sometimes exaggerating them, and imitating the adults around me. Looking at my own reflection filled me with amusement and curiosity and it helped me understand and express emotions. I was ...See full list on mindful.orgThe mirror became such a useful tool for me that I wanted to share it with others. For the last seven years, I have been teaching mirror meditation.
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By combining mirror gazing with the principles of mindfulness meditation, students meditate on their own reflection. At first, most people seem very awkward and self-conscious. Their faces tense, eyes ...See full list on mindful.orgWhy is mirror-gazing so powerful and effective? As I delved into the neuroscience and psychology research, the pieces of the puzzle came together. Research tells us that we need face-to-face contact to develop a sense of self, to manage our emotions, and to develop empathy for others. We come to understand who we are through others’ reflections of ...See full list on mindful.org Looking in the mirror and making a choice to save herself.
Shellie shares her experiences of feeling invisible and the importance of self-discipline in maintaining one's identity. · Should I stop looking in the mirror? If you’re not happy with your body, looking in the mirror may be a bad Idea. Everytime you lookin the mirror with a critical eye, you may be reinforcing a negative self-image.