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Is it normal not taking chances because of physical appearance insecurity?

Asked by illusionslies (586points) October 21st, 2013

I have very low self-esteem because of one particular facial feature. I feel like I could conquer the world (in my own terms) if that part was improved. People say I am pretty, and I get approached on the street by different men sometimes, but that doesn’t mean anything. I think to myself and decide that that’s just because I must look easy or something.

I haven’t gone on dates with my dream guys because of this. I sometimes don’t go out. I even cry!

It’s affecting my life negatively, clearly. I was wondering if this is common. In this day and age, when success in all ways is the main pursuit for many people, isn’t it pretty normal to feel this way? As a woman I feel very pressured. I have full confidence in anything to do with my character/personality, just this physical part is killing me!

I am a perfectionalist, I am a bit schitzophrenic, I am a young woman…. I am a victim of society! Or am I? Arrrgh someone tell me this isn’t too odd.

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