body imageLow Self-Esteem
#RI-6a6b0b86·7 months ago·
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“Chasing unrealistic beauty standards”
What Actually Happened
Spent years trying to achieve unattainable physique, lost confidence and desire to socialize
What I wish I knew
"Beauty standards are unrealistic and unattainable"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on inner qualities and self-acceptance"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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body image Category
6
body image decisions logged. Avg regret 8.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
83%
of body image decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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