Is it normal that i can't view/perceive myself accurately?

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This is dumb, but my distorted perception is an irritating problem of mine. I'm physically active, about 5 feet 4 inches in height, and about 104 pounds. Does this mean that I'm slender, average, or what? I know that it sounds incredibly shallow to worry so much about physical appearance, considering that most people aren't going to notice me as much as I notice myself. But I've payed way too much attention to society's demands for perfection. I know it's bad to compare myself to others, but going online, and doing research on fitness, lifestyle, and whatnot has done nothing but made me feel inadequate. And I know I'm not the only one out there. Although the beginning of my post may seem like it, I'm not looking for reassurance. I'm just trying to see if anyone has felt this way, and if they've found a way to combat the internal anguish caused by societal pressures.

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  • Anime7
    10 years ago

    Honestly, as a man, I've felt my share of anguish over not being masculine enough. The way I guess I got over it was to simply stop caring. I hang out with chill people who accept my weird quirks and "feminine" remarks.

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  • Karmasbitch
    10 years ago

    This is normal. I try to be that perfect person in all aspects of my life basically, but I am finally reaching the point where perfection and masculinity aren't on the forefront of my mind like they used to be.
    Just accept yourself for who you are I suppose!

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  • BloodRedAndTrue
    10 years ago

    how old are you?

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  • Bumblebee2013
    10 years ago

    I don't think anyone is completely happy with themselves, I hate my weight but people say I'm skinny, but because I look at magazine you have to be tiny tiny to be perfect, but then why would you want to feel faint and be unhappy? Remember they have more time in the day to be able to train and have people doing there makeup and telling them what to eat. I'm sure your perfect, everyone is :) I know I am ;)

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  • violetskies
    10 years ago

    Thanks for the comments, people of the interwebs.

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  • q1w2e3
    10 years ago

    That's what the media wants you to feel, so they can sell you more magazines, movies and gym subscriptions...

    This kind of things are no issue in Islamjc societies, not only in Islamic countries but Islamic communities in Western world as well.

    So I would say its pretty common but not normal.

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  • Maya05
    10 years ago

    I wish we lived in a world were we didn't put so much importance on physical appearance. I honestly don't understand why our society is run this way, it doesn't make sense to me. There are so much more important things to worry about then what you look like.
    I would say to try to not care about other's opinions and just focus on your own happiness but that is easier said then done, and some people get a lot of pride and enjoyment out of trying to look good, which is totally fine. I guess just try not to worry about it so much, it's really not the end of the world. If you have friends who like you for who you are and you can be happy with who you are on the inside then who cares what strangers think?

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  • hitchman
    10 years ago

    Fukin dumb ass, go reed a book ur sumethin

    FUKIN IDIOT

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Your comment made me chuckle.

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