Body Image

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is often misunderstood, minimized, or confused with vanity or insecurity. In reality, it’s a serious mental health condition that deeply impacts the way a person sees themselves — often in ways that don’t match reality. These myths can lead to shame, misdiagnosis, and lack of support. Let’s clear the air and […]

Body checking is a common but often unnoticed behavior — and it can quietly feed body dissatisfaction, anxiety, and disordered thoughts. It’s not always about vanity. Often, it’s about control, reassurance, or fear. The more you do it, the more disconnected you feel from your body’s natural state. Breaking the habit isn’t about ignoring your

Pregnancy transforms your body in powerful, visible, and often unexpected ways. After birth, you may find yourself in a body that feels unfamiliar — stretched, softer, scarred, slower. And while society pressures you to “bounce back,” the real healing comes from learning to reconnect with yourself, not erase what you’ve been through. Your body just

Telling someone “You look great!” or “You’ve lost weight!” might seem kind, even uplifting. But compliments on appearance — while well-intentioned — can sometimes do more harm than good. Especially in a world obsessed with beauty standards, these remarks can unintentionally reinforce harmful beliefs or trigger deeper insecurities. Here’s why appearance-based compliments aren’t always helpful

You don’t need intense workouts or a gym membership to feel better in your body. In fact, some of the most powerful ways to build body confidence come from gentle movement — the kind that helps you reconnect with your body, feel grounded in it, and appreciate what it can do, not just how it

If you’ve struggled with body image, chances are mirrors and photos haven’t felt safe for you. You may avoid them, obsess over them, check them constantly, or dread what you’ll see. For many people — especially those recovering from disordered eating or body dysmorphia — mirrors and photos become emotional battlegrounds. But it doesn’t have