Comments on: 7 Signs Your Body Image Is Bruised (and 5 Solutions)

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By: M

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:28:17 +0000

Wow, this article spoke to me because it made me realize: I no longer have a bruised body image! I could say not to all of the 7 signs! It wasn’t always that way, I used to always compare myself to others and look in the mirror to see see how ugly my skin was or how fat my stomach was. But one day in yoga class, during savasana, my body actually said to me: “Why do you hate me?” It takes practice not to have negative self-talk about your body, but we can all do it if we reject all those messages we keep getting about what it beautiful. We are all beautiful. It’s hard to believe at first, but it’s true! I’m living proof that we can change our negative body image.

By: Margarita Tartakovsky, MS

Margarita Tartakovsky, MS — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:12:13 +0000

@ Cara, it can be really tough to see someone so close to you criticizing herself and making negative comments to you, too. I think the key is to start to build your own body image, even if you have to start from scratch. Your mom probably has a variety of reasons for her own negative body image, all of which have nothing to do with you. It’s important to try your best not to let others’ comments affect how you feel about yourself. It’s definitely a process, and it’s understandable to be hurt by these comments. But again, I think the key is to work on your own self-image. Thank you for sharing!!

By: Cara

Cara — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:42:28 +0000

I’m 16, and I think my body image would be better if my mom wasn’t always criticizing her own body and mine, and if my best friend wasn’t so pretty. That’s how I’ve been bruised, still working on the solutions.

By: Margarita Tartakovsky, MS

Margarita Tartakovsky, MS — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:31:49 +0000

@ Celine, thank you for sharing your story with us! I’m so sorry that you got teased as a child. That’s terrible. It’s amazing how mean people can be. I know how much it can affect your self-esteem. While I can’t fully understand what you’re going through, all I can say is that you are worthy and that you deserve to be healthy, happy and to take good care of yourself – regardless of what size you are. You don’t have to wait to lose weight to have all these things. Learning to accept yourself as you are and honoring your body and yourself as a whole – though can be difficult – is the key.

By: Celine Nouveau

Celine Nouveau — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:11:10 +0000

Unfortunately,my bruised body image is not an image,but reality. I was a fat child who grew into a fat adult. In grade school, I was picked on and called names like “fat pig.” When I got home from school, my older brother picked up where they left off. It left me with a sense of worthlessness and depression that remains unabated even after thirty years of therapy. Almost two years ago, I had the gastric bypass surgery. So far, I have lost over 130 lbs. and have gone from a size 26 to a 14. My goal size was a 12 or maybe a 10. I’m 5’8, and big-boned, so I’ll never be a size 6, but that’s okay. At work, everyday I get compliments on how I look now, and some people think I’ve lost enough. They don’t realize that inside, I’m the same person I was before. I frequently hear, “you must feel really great.” I don’t feel any difference, other than bones sticking out here and there. I’m 56 years old, but can easily pass for 36. I’ve never had a boyfriend, just a few brief acquaintances. Consequently I never married or had children which I really regret, because I wanted to have daughters…and sons if they happened along. It’s too late for me. Ironically, there was a man that I fell in love with and still love to this day, but he turned out to be gay. I don’t know how to have a relationship with a man, and I’m certain that that sense of worthlessness would eventually push any man away.

By: Frank Parker E.D.

Frank Parker E.D. — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:03:42 +0000

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By: Margarita Tartakovsky, MS

Margarita Tartakovsky, MS — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:36:57 +0000

@ Crystal, I absolutely agree! All body shapes and sizes should be celebrated in our culture. It’s so great to hear that you’ve become more accepting. It does feel incredibly freeing to like yourself and to take good care of yourself. I can’t stress how crucial that really is. And it’s certainly a journey and a process that takes time – but is well worth it. Thanks for your comment!

By: Crystal

Crystal — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:54:17 +0000

I have suffered from anorexia for over half my life. I am 39 years old and I am 5’5″ and weigh 124 lbs. I always weighed 105lbs. or less and still thought I was fat. Then I started a new medication a few years ago and gained weight up to where I am now. I hated it so much. I felt so huge and disgusting all the time but I couldn’t lose the weight and I needed the medication. Now I am more accepting of myself as I am. It really feels good and free finally. It is like letting go and just being who I am. I know I am not overweight but with anorexia it always feels that way. I think my going to church more and getting closer to God has helped me deal with my issues about myself. I am learning to like myself for the first time in my life. I have God and many years of therapy to thank for the progress that has been made. I just wish this country wasn’t so obsessed with extreme thinness. What we see on TV, in magazines and etc. is many times a lie and does so much damage to so many people especially our young people. There should be more focus on all kinds and shapes of women out there and that would be more realistic and helpful.