uniloser20
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- Mar 25, 2023
I remember when I was in high school, I didn't care that much about my looks. Other things were important to me, such as friends, class, having fun, picking a college, etc. However, now that I'm in college, I literally obsess over my appearance.
If I open my front camera and notice the skin on my face is dry or irritated, or my hair is slightly greasy, I can't stop thinking about it. It gives me an overwhelming sense of dread. When I say it ruins my day, that's an understatement.
When I'm talking to girls, I can't even focus on the conversation because I'm just thinking about what she might think about the way I look.
Whenever I'm out doing something that's supposed to be fun, I can't help but worry about how the pictures will turn out. What if my teeth don't look white under a certain lighting? What if my facial expression is a little awkward?
I don't know how to go back to not giving a shit. I know plenty of guys that are (in their own words) not as handsome as me that do far better in dating and don't seem to be bothered by their appearance. How can I be like them? Do I need to see a therapist?
If anyone has ever faced this problem (Which I assume some of you may have), let me know how you got over it. If I keep thinking this way throughout my 20's I'm just going to sabotage myself and miss out on opportunities.
If I open my front camera and notice the skin on my face is dry or irritated, or my hair is slightly greasy, I can't stop thinking about it. It gives me an overwhelming sense of dread. When I say it ruins my day, that's an understatement.
When I'm talking to girls, I can't even focus on the conversation because I'm just thinking about what she might think about the way I look.
Whenever I'm out doing something that's supposed to be fun, I can't help but worry about how the pictures will turn out. What if my teeth don't look white under a certain lighting? What if my facial expression is a little awkward?
I don't know how to go back to not giving a shit. I know plenty of guys that are (in their own words) not as handsome as me that do far better in dating and don't seem to be bothered by their appearance. How can I be like them? Do I need to see a therapist?
If anyone has ever faced this problem (Which I assume some of you may have), let me know how you got over it. If I keep thinking this way throughout my 20's I'm just going to sabotage myself and miss out on opportunities.