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Body image involves our perception, imagination, emotions, and physical sensations of and about our bodies. It s not static- but ever changing; sensitive to changes in mood, environment, and physical experience. It is not based on fact. It is psychological in nature, and much more influenced by self-esteem than by actual physical attractiveness as judged by others. It is not inborn, but learned. This learning occurs in the family and among peers, but these only reinforce what is learned and expected culturally.The Body Image Forum simply asks “when you look in the mirror, what do you see?” Do you embrace your physical appearance, or yearn for change? Do you accept your physical differences or take extreme measures in an attempt to change your body? How far are you willing to go to feel better about yourself? Are you happy? Be honest. Be open. Express yourself without fear of judgment. Through your words and shared thoughts, this forum will take an unflinching look at how our students perceive their bodies, allow individuals an opportunity to reveal their perceptions of their own self-image and explain how far some are willing to go to fit in.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

20, F

The way I see my own image reflects the attitude I have on life. My attitude towards life has always been an uphill battle. I have this urge to compare myself against others and ended up feeling bad by doing so. When I was younger, there was an issue on how we all look. This took place when I was living in UK. We’re all 13 years old and are already obsessed with how our hair is supposed to look. Apparently, I had the worst hair. That stings a little. It was silly and stupid but in reality, girls made these things happen. I don’t know how it started, but whenever I see a photo of myself, I cringe. I felt like I could never get it picture perfect like everyone else’s picture. Most of my friends will not see me putting up pictures until I have lost 15 kilos (I wish!) or I’m sure that it passes my standard. Myspace and the like have raised the narcissism level up a notch. Someone actually pointed out that I look like somebody’s mother. Oh, how that hurts. This kind of comment really annoys me and it became the reason why I shut down my Myspace. I have no regrets for that. It’s not that I completely hate myself; I just cringe at certain parts. Some people never help to boost your self esteem and you have to get rid of people like that in your life. Unfortunately, I did met some but then I gain new friends that love you just the way you are, faults and all.
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