I feel low, sad and tired all the time. I am obsessed with a part of my body which everyone says looks fine but to me it looks weird. I used to see it in mirror all the time but now I have avoided looking at it in mirrors. I have never been to a psychiatrist before but I remember having issues even as a child. I used to pull my hair from my legs, arms, even genitals. But that went away with time. For next four years I was happy and no such thing happened. But in Feb, my boyfriend cheated on me and since then this problem started. I started obsessing over my eyes. They are asymmetrical since I have some genetic condition but everyone says it's nothing I should obsess over. I don't know how to accept it and move on. I think nobody understands. I really really need a very good doctor who can just tell me what is wrong with me. I can barely function. every time I try to start something new to feel better, I quit after one or two days. Please help.
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Hi lybrate-user I'm sure you are beautiful. You don't have to get insecure about these things specially when they are crafted by God. Once you learn to accept yourself and your body weakness and strength no one can use it against you. What you had as a child is trichotillomania that means you are slightly prone to anxiety hence obsession with body image. I believe you should take a therapy session and discuss in detail with a mental health professional Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling Connect with me through text or audio on Lybrate app All the best.
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. What you are going through is a Obsession compulsions disorder. Your anxious thoughts about body and self esteem is the source for all such problems. It's a curable problem, with certain mindset change techniques or psychotherapies. Suggest you to take a counseling help to openly discuss your problem to get a suitable solutions. Feel free to reach me online or through Lybrate chat for further evaluation and recommendations. Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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