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Self Perception–Help
Hey all(this frustratingly, is the second time I have typed this! Last one….went to spell check, and the spell checker on veena flipped out, froze and told me it was unavailable. I think it was Firefox having the bird….Updated to the new version)
I am googling my heart out….looking for reputable, reliable resources, then I figured I may as well jump in here and ask in the forums.
I want to write an article on reprogramming womens self perceptions(Giving full credit to sources) I come across so many females who look in the mirror and see things that aren't there.They aren't thin enough, pretty enough etc….
I understand the negative thought process as I went through the same thing for years….Thinner and bigger….made no difference. Ironically, I woke up one day at 198lbs on my 5'6 medium frame and it suddenly donned on me…..I had never been that heavy—BUT I HAD NEVER BEEN THAT HAPPY either! I loved myself, my body, my sexuality/sensuality, the whole package. Then, the weight just slowly fell off….
SO—I am looking for………..
Research data….Does anyone have a psych background who can point me in the direction of excellent resources online that I can read through…
Personal Experiences–If you have a story to share—-I would love to hear it. Email me at mysfit@telus.net and let me know if you want to contribute credited or anonymously. With the credit–I would only post a first name and general location.
Do you have a site that you favor because you find it empowering and uplifting? I would love to have a look.
Any other thoughts to share….Love the feedback~~
At the end of this article, which will end up on my website in the blog section,(mysfit.ca) I would love to provide a list of links for women to go and check out. StudioVeena will be in that list~~(Insert huge grin) Love my pole sistahs!
I am not a psychologist, psyhchiatrist, doctor etc….But I am hoping that by combining our stories, experiences, things we find uplifting and resources–we can help reprogram.
I have several clients who struggle with this, and the ugly side to it–some of them are prime candidates for developing eating disorders. Others are just so utterly hard on themselves, it breaks my heart.
So…any thoughts or references? Hugely Appreciated.
HUGE hugs and thanks!!!
reenie
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This is something short I wrote, not sure if its exactly what you are looking for. Its how I came to accept I was beautiful.
http://www.43things.com/how_i_did_it/view/45034/how-to-feel-beautiful
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This is a wonderful article!!
Thanks for sharing……….
I am going to go look to see what I can find out about that book~~~
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I don't know if this would be what you are looking for but it is a website that I think Veena posted for Mums and it includes stories from women about how their bodies have changed after pregnancy. It includes downright misery to self acceptance.
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Oh….that looks like it has tons of great stuff too!!
Thanks!!
Off to creep around in there………
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I’d like to contribute! I’ll email you tonight and I still need to upload that mj song mix for you!! I’ve been so busy with school but I’m finally finishing up so I’ll be having way more free time 🙂
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Awesome Glitter!!!!!! Can't wait!!!
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You may want to do searchs for artcles on body dismorphia.
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Great suggestion! Thanks………
I am off to do that~~
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There is a lot of info I believe on the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty site.
http://www.dovemovement.com/?utm_source=dove.com&utm_medium=dovesite&utm_campaign=dovemovement82010
They also had a bunch of videos out…the one I remember most was why women have a skewed look at beauty. It took a mosdel from when she stepped on site to all of the makeup and then into photoshop before the picture printed. Here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U
I also remember quite a while back Jamie Lee Curtis did a spread in a magazine of what she looks like without the makeup and everything else. It spurred quite a few big name stars to do the same. http://www.more.com/news/womens-issues/jamie-lee-curtis-true-thighs
One site that I find extremely uplifting is the Operation Beautiful site: http://operationbeautiful.com/
Lastly, Amy kust blogged about an article that showed all sorts of athletes and what their bodies look like. http://ninamatsumoto.wordpress.com/2010/12/18/athletic-body-diversity-reference-for-artists/
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Huge thanks Chemmie!!!
I am off to puruse through it all…..
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