Body Image

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 […]

Social media can be inspiring — but it can also quietly tear down your self-worth, especially when it comes to body image. With every scroll, you’re bombarded with filtered selfies, “what I eat in a day” videos, workout routines, and body transformation posts. Even when you know it’s curated, it can still feel like you’re

You don’t have to love your body to treat it with respect. That’s the heart of body neutrality — a compassionate middle ground between body hate and body positivity. On the days when “love your body” feels impossible or fake, body neutrality says: You don’t have to love it — you just have to care

We all have days when our bodies feel “off.” Clothes fit weird. Mirrors feel cruel. Thoughts spiral. For those with body image struggles, these days can feel overwhelming — triggering shame, isolation, and even harmful behaviors. But a bad body image day doesn’t have to become a bad mental health day. You can learn to

Mirror anxiety and body checking are often subtle but powerful habits tied to body image distress. Whether it’s glancing at your reflection every time you pass a mirror, pinching or comparing parts of your body, or dreading what you’ll see, these patterns can increase shame, obsession, and anxiety. Learning to break the cycle begins with

Social media can feel like a minefield when you’re struggling with body image. Even a quick scroll can trigger comparison, self-criticism, or shame. The goal isn’t always to quit entirely—it’s to take back control over what you consume, how you react, and what you believe about yourself. Why Social Media Intensifies Body Image Struggles 1.