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I Still Hate Pictures

ElyQuint

By ElyQuint, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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ElyQuint    446

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83 pounds down in 7 months and loving living my life. Still, over halfway to goal, I cannot take a picture that I like enough to post. But in the mirror, I'm so happy with my appearance. What's my deal? Thoughts?

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Unbesleeveable    110

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Though I have not had surgery yet, my cousin dealt with this issue. She was able to recognize that the weight was coming off and liking the results BUT when she would take pictures, the image that she sees in pictures was not lining up to the one that she had in her head at the time. No matter how much she list, she saw fault...she was diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder and had to see a therapist to help her overcome her issue.

I pray that you can learn to embrace your photos the same way that you do when you look in the mirror. You are beautiful and the metamorphosis is in full swing. Keep up the good work

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ElyQuint    446

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Thanks. I've always had a reverse dysmorphia and clearly have body perception issues. I thought this one was specific to me. I wonder how the brain creates such discrepancy. I also wonder why my importance is so connected to appearance. Glad I'm not the only one.

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elfnow    277

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I have always had a problem with pictures!! And I think it's because a still moment of a person looks different from that person in motion. In the mirror you see a dozen tiny changes in your expression - your eyes, cheeks, lips are all dynamic and in motion in the mirror. A picture captures one solid frame, and the movement isn't there! I have a hard time recognizing some people from photos because of this.

I have gritted my teeth and allowed some pictures because I know someday my daughter will want to know who I was before her memories defined me. My weight loss is for her health as much as mine... And I want to lose the weight before she really REMEMBERS me at my old size.

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dfwtxmissy    108

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I am right there with you. I hate to have my pic taken. We did one at work the other day and couldn't even look at it. I know it will get better but alas...not yet...

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