34M [L] I need some help..

[u/Alarmed_Associate552]

I'm not really sure if its something that has to have a formal diagnosis or not but im almost certain that i have body dysmorphia and it honestly sucks. I desperately want to feel like im not unattractive and undesirable and i juat want to be happy in my skin.

Im curious as to whether its just me in my head or if im not wrong regarding my self esteem... ive always been pretty self conscious about myself and i just genuinely dont know if im in my head and over thinking or if im not wrong. I really feel weird posting a picture of myself anywhere because of self esteem and confidence so im posting this way instead. Message me with a chat request and ill be more than happy to give more context.

[u/Oreaganomics]

Wanting reassurance makes sense when you're feeling this self-conscious. You don't owe anyone a picture, and you don't have to pass somebody else's attractiveness test to deserve company and respect. I hope you can find a conversation here where you feel listened to rather than evaluated.

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