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I want to talk about something that affects many people, especially youth- body image anxiety.

In this day and age of constant social media, it can feel as though our bodies are under constant scrutiny, evaluation, and judgment. Seeing perfect, airbrushed, and photoshopped images on social media can cause feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and self-loathing in many people.

Social media has become a powerful tool that interconnects people, ideas, and information across the globe quickly. However, it also comes with a negative aspect- the commodification of a perfect body image, affecting our mental health. Body image is all about how you perceive and feel about your body, and this can have a significant impact on your self-esteem. Negative body image can lead to depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Not only does social media affect individual’s perception of body image, but it can also spark a destructive comparison cycle. Comparing ourselves to others online has become the norm, with people striving for perfection; it can feel like an endless loop of stress and anxiety. The image of the perfect body is unattainable, with perfectly toned flat stomachs, thin toned legs, and young, unwrinkled skin. The image isn’t realistic, as this is not how real bodies look, yet we allow ourselves to think that it is normal.

Social media fuels these anxieties with its photo editing filters, online trainers, and influencers helping to market the perfected and unrealistic body type. Young people are especially vulnerable, with a common issue of developing life-long body image issues while still in their formative years. The pressure to be perfect, to fit in, and to measure up to other people’s “standards” can have long-lasting effects on mental health.

So, what can we do to combat the negative impact of social media on body image? The first step is to be aware of how social media influences our feelings of body image. Once we are aware of this, we can develop our own healthy ways of viewing our bodies and stick to them, irrespective of what we see online. Here are some helpful tips:

-Be selective with social media: Take a break from negative posts, strive to follow positive pages that normalize a realistic body image. Unfollow people that make you feel bad or aren’t healthy to your wellbeing.

-Learn some healthy body image practices like self-affirmation, journaling, and taking responsibility for your thoughts.

• Encourage others to be kind: Healthy behavior online can go a long way in promoting positive mental health. Encourage kind comments and amplify content creators that promote realistic and positive body images.

In conclusion, social media is a powerful tool that can both help and hinder our mental health with regards to body image. By being more aware of how social media affects us and taking steps to control our media consumption, we can work towards creating a society that values all body types and promotes positive mental health. Let’s all strive to be a source of positivity and self-love for everyone around us and help individuals by promoting and reassuring positive self-image.

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