Mirror Mirror Foundation

Connecting a community of people struggling with Body Dysmorphia by promoting education, awareness, healing, and support.

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Body Dysmorphia is a mental health problem not talked about enough in society. Let’s grow the conversation together:
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"For example, when they look in the mirror, their attention often focuses immediately on the perceived defects even if they are standing near the mirror but unable to see the larger image of their body shape.”

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New research came out in June of 2022 about the deficits that those with Body Dysmorphia possess. The results of this study are fascinating: https://t.co/txOB4RhEvR

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How has everyone’s Summer’s been going? My outlook recently was that time had been moving too fast, so I took a step back and now have been trying to enjoy the present moments more and not thinking about the future as much

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My skin has such a big impact on my mental health every day. Nothing brings me down more than waking up to acne 😭 #Skin #mentalhealth

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Saw a TikToker today getting shamed in their comment section because they were "too thin to have body dysmorphia." News flash people, anyone can have body dysmorphia and it's not limited to a certain body type #BodyDysmorphia

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I respect celebrities and influencers so much more when they promote products they actually care about/are beneficial to society. Read more about this issue:

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Nothing is more annoying than seeing influencers partner with "detox tea" companies to promote weight loss. Such a huge scam

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normalize wearing pimple patches while on Zoom meetings

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As someone who had a negative relationship with these kinds of apps, I never have recommended them to close friends or family. But, it's important to acknowledge that with the right mindset, these apps can be helpful.

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Before you download macro-tracking fitness apps, it's crucial to ask yourself why you're downloading the app or if it could potentially be harmful to you:

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"Adults who used calorie-tracking apps to control their weight or body shape were more likely to say that the apps contributed to various eating disorder symptoms than those who used the apps to improve their health or prevent diseases"
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July 4th weekend can be very tough for anyone struggling with Body Dysmorphia. Hoping everyone has a good day today ❤️

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“If a person truly has body dysmorphic disorder, plastic surgery will actually make BDD worse, according to Argumedo. "It reinforces the person's flawed belief that there's something wrong with them. They become more obsessed. This can lead to seeking out more cosmetic surgery…”

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My favorite quote from the article: "If you change your appearance every time you're dissatisfied, you'll always be disappointed because societal standards will always change."

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A helpful article that gives recommendations on how to combat "Social Media Dysmorphia"
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"More than 1 million procedures were performed on patients ages 13 to 29."

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Gym anxiety was real today... I should have known better than to not go after 5 PM 😐

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The thought of being perceived by others is generally terrifying