Is it normal that my looks seem to constantly be changing?

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I am a girl in my late teens, and I suppose it's normal to be insecure at times, however, let me describe what I am going through. Some days I am feeling just normal, and then I walk by a mirror in some foreign place, or even see my reflection in a car, and think "wow, is that really me? How stunning! How did I ever get blessed with such good looks? I'm gorgeous!" And then other days I do the same thing, catch a glimpse of my reflection, and I honestly look horrible. I wonder why my face is so fat, and my eyes so small, and my features so crooked. Then the next day I look thin, and bright eyed, and beautiful again. So it's on and off for me. I know I never look like UGLY ugly, but my confidence fluctuates so much that it honestly seems like I am seeing different people in the mirror. Anyone else know this feeling?

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  • holeefutugril
    12 years ago

    I have this happen too. And its not just fluctuating feelings of self love or loathing. Its hormones! Did you know that during a monthly hormonal cycle the shape of your face, brightness of your skin, hair and eyes, and sound of your voice can change drastically? Its crazy. I don't know if you'll think this is gross or fascinating, but if you think of it, try writing down when you feel like you look better and tracking it over a couple of months. I always feel the best about myself and my looks like 2 weeks into my cycle. Which makes sense cause that's when there is the biggest production of estrogen, the hormone responsible for the feminizing of features. Kind of amazing.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      You are awesome! I love this comment, and the fact you pointed this out. You are right indeed, it only makes sense that a woman's looks are at the best when she is ovulating. I will look into it. It is indeed amazing. So glad you commented.

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  • nowimsureimsane
    12 years ago

    People do look different everyday.they also feel different and see things differently.its not just hormones i promise.this happens to me all the time.i feel and look different than yesterday and of the day before.3 days ago was different as well.very seldom can i remember two days that were exactely the same,although some are similar but its usually in cycles..im still puzzeled by this considering if you do the same things all the time why would it change?idk were just a bag of bones and meat and chemicals anyway.the eyesight thing has always amazed me the most.isnt it strange how you can go to the same building filled with the same people all the time and there be a different feel to it,even the lighting seems brighter or dimmer sometimes.sometimes theres a tension in the air.sometimes you feel blah others you feel like horseplaying.it helps to understand how the human psyche interacts amongst itself,others and of the physics of inanimate objects that are all around us,not to mention the energy from the weather and magnetic force of the moon.i think it would be very very strange for a person to always see everything the same.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Quite insightful. You are so right that everything is constantly changing. Thanks for the perceptive discourse! :)

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  • taciturn
    12 years ago

    Maybe you're a shapeshifter and your powers are just starting to manifest!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Oh yeaaaaah. Why didn't I think of that? I'm going to start practicing...hmmm...

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  • Pisslan616
    12 years ago

    Doesn't everyone feel differently about themselves from day to day.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Perhaps so. You tell me.

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  • Quiblum
    12 years ago

    Totally agree. Also, if you're admiring yourself one day, and the next you're swimming in a pool of self-hate, then you might have bipolar. Doesn't matter. Anyways, I'm sure there's nothing physical that changes, it's all in your head!

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    • taciturn
      12 years ago

      That's not what bipolar disorder means. You shouldn't diagnose people based on that little information. :/

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      I am not bipolar. I never hate myself, just sometimes I think I'm hot and other times not. :) Thanks for the nice comment.

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  • Dulse.
    12 years ago

    I guess it's just your perspective, changing day to day.
    It's normal to me!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Riiight. That's the only logical explanation, but it is hard to see it that way. Thanks for the comment!

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  • ccjigsaw
    12 years ago

    I get that way to, your probably young. Media has a strong effect on personal appearance to. Or maybe seeing someone you think is prettier than yourself. I tend to loose self esteem on and off as well

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      You're right. Maybe I feel pretty after being around ugly people, and ugly after being around pretty people. Makes sense.

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      • ccjigsaw
        12 years ago

        I think self love comes with time. I'm hoping to aquire it eventually too :) Good luck, I'm sure your stunning (I'm a girl, no worries)

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          12 years ago

          Good. Let's both work towards that goal, even if it does sound a bit egocentric. :) And thanks for clarifying your gender, although on this site I generally am unfazed when the guys make warm and fuzzy remarks...because with anonymity comes security! :)

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