Unfortunately, people who tend to hate mirrors and their self-image come to the point where their reflection in the mirror they look like a monster.

First, after learning about body dysmorphic disorder in more detail, with the mirror images of the subjects in the study on the subject and what they say about themselves Let’s look at the surprising words.

People with body dysmorphism think they are ugly and obsess over their appearance.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is an individual’s obsession with the points that he sees as “flaws” in his own appearance. People with this condition that they are deformed or ugly they believe.

As such, they become obsessed with the perceived or imagined flaws in their appearance. This obsession until it reaches the level of “disorder”. is intense. Sometimes they look at themselves in front of the mirror for hours.

Although they hated mirrors, they couldn’t stay away from them.

Researchers at the City University of England, especially from interviews with patients with body dysmorphic disorder how they feel in front of mirrors They shared parts.

They all hated mirrors. Some of them as he describes it with various curses some “I can’t stand them being everywhere anymore.” but they couldn’t stop themselves from looking in the mirror.

An interview was conducted with 10 people with body dysmorphic disorder.

Interesting results emerged in an interview with a group of 10 people with body dysmorphic disorder. Of course 10 people is a very small number. So about the disorder make generalizations should be avoided.

Still on topic much more research There is a need for it, but what some of the participants in this interview said is truly astonishing and heartbreaking.

Participant 1:

I look like a monster. I don’t really feel human. Sometimes I really feel that way. I look sick. Like, like in the movies people make up. I feel like I’m moaning with illness.

Participant 2:

once in the mirror 11 hours I looked at myself. When I look in the mirror, I keep looking until I’m at peace with the image I see there. Sometimes this can take a few minutes, like anyone would. I’m trying to get to a point where I feel good enough to go out and let someone see me.

However, the longer I stand in front of that mirror, the worse things get. And during this time, when I’m stuck, I can’t do anything, I can’t choose. If someone comes and tries to help me I can’t walk to open the doorI cannot eat, drink or go to the toilet. I’m totally stuck there.

Participant 3:

Everyone, everyone is beautiful. I just feel like I’m ugly. I feel like I’m in the same category as “tree man” or “elephant man”. I am lower than everyone else. At freak shows I must be in. I have to be the big and fat person in the movies.

Participant 4:

To you Why do I have to look in the mirror so often? I really can’t explain. One day I tried to count how many times I looked in the mirror and the last number I could remember was 68. In times like these I don’t even think about leaving the house.

Participant 5:

When there are no mirrors, I feel a little lacking. I really feel like an addict. Like the first thing in the morning; I should look in the mirror I feel. I couldn’t even think about talking to anyone. That’s why I struggle with the idea of ​​interacting with people.

The ‘unrealistic standard perception of beauty’ that society imposes on us and of which we are unconsciously part of this wheel has serious consequences.

As you can see in the examples above, people with body dysmorphia go through pain and struggle every day. It is not known what drove them to this state, but people regarding appearances We should refrain from making comments, even with good intentions.

Unfortunately, the default perception of beauty that we create is that of most of us to make us feel ugly and accordingly it causes our psychology to be affected. In fact, each person has a unique and unique beauty. It is clear that we will feel much better if we stop clinging to unrealistic ideals of beauty.