It sounds like you may be depressed. Are there other things going on besides your body image?
I think it's really unfortunate but common for young women especially to feel insecure about their looks. And honesty, there are a million messages out there reinforcing this idea. Advertisers want us to believe that being thin, white, and sexual will make us happy and if we just bought their product, it will make us feel that way. Conceptually, we all know its bullshit, but it's difficult to reprogram ourselves to know the truth. I agree with the first poster that it's probably a good idea to take a break from TV. There is an awesome video on YouTube called "Killing us Softly" about the very thing you are struggling with. It's kind of dated but the message still applies today. Hope this helps!
Is it normal I feel worthless?
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It sounds like you may be depressed. Are there other things going on besides your body image?
I think it's really unfortunate but common for young women especially to feel insecure about their looks. And honesty, there are a million messages out there reinforcing this idea. Advertisers want us to believe that being thin, white, and sexual will make us happy and if we just bought their product, it will make us feel that way. Conceptually, we all know its bullshit, but it's difficult to reprogram ourselves to know the truth. I agree with the first poster that it's probably a good idea to take a break from TV. There is an awesome video on YouTube called "Killing us Softly" about the very thing you are struggling with. It's kind of dated but the message still applies today. Hope this helps!