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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

What Is Filter Dysmorphia, and Why Is It Alarming?

Filter dysmorphia occurs when digitally edited facial images feel more familiar than one's real face, altering self-perception, self-worth, and collective standards of appearance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I looked exceptional but I was out of breath': the bodybuilder who switched to mindful movement

Eugene Teo, 34, began lifting weights at the age of 13, looking for validation. I was short, skinny and I thought it would give me confidence, he says. Bodybuilding for me was the ultimate expression of that. Now living on the Gold Coast in Australia, with his partner and daughter, the fitness coach spent from age 16 to 24 training and competing. At times, he lifted weights for up to four hours a day, aiming to get as muscular and lean as possible.
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Bake Off winner and Strictly star John Whaite reveals steroid addiction

John Whaite's five-year illegal steroid use worsened eating disorder and body dysmorphia, caused physical and sexual side effects, and triggered suicidal thoughts.
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