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Thank you for your post. I've often wondered how it is to deal with a mental problem that makes you perceive yourself one way (too fat) even though your conscio
by bluecalm 5y ago
Thank you for your post.
I've often wondered how it is to deal with a mental problem that makes you perceive yourself one way (too fat) even though your conscious mind knows you're not that. Do you feel some kind of internal struggle when for example looking at your photos or in the mirror? It looks like you know the objective assessment (you're not only not too fat but even thinner than others) but somehow other part of your brain can't accept it. Do you experience this kind of struggle between conscious and unconscious thoughts? Do you feel the unconscious ones are winning or maybe switching off the conscious ones sometimes? Does conscious part win sometimes?
It's fine if you don't feel like elaborating. I am just very curious as I've read about anorexia and "you perceive your body as overweight even though you know it isn't" phenomena sounded like something I can relate to in a way although in way less serious areas (for example I know some social behavior are desirable and seen as friendly even though my mind tells me they aren't).