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When Feeling Unattractive is a Psychological Problem
Feel unattractive?
For many women feeling unattractive is not necessarily an
accurate reflection of reality. There are those women who find
themselves more attractive than they are objectively perceived by
others-just watch any trashy talk show to find numerous examples
of this type. On the other hand, some very beautiful women don't
see themselves that way at all. Women certainly have more
pressures and are judged based on their appearance more than
men are.
Still, people tend to feel that they are attractive most of the time.
This is true no matter how we compare to the current standards of
beauty in society. This is in spite of moments when we dwell on
characteristics we don't like about ourselves, or occasionally feel
less than stunning. An occasional "bad hair day" feeling is not an
issue. However, feeling that you are attractive, sexy, and desirable
is part of a normal non-depressed person's life. Feeling like you
are "all that" is not reserved for an elite few.
When to Get Help
Persistently feeling unattractive is both a predictor and a symptom
of depression, and that underlying problem needs to be
addressed. Also, there is a psychiatric disorder called Body
Dysmorphic Disorder. It revolves around dissatisfaction with one's
looks. It may require professional help, whether that help comes in
the form of therapy or medication. If a woman feels her problem is
important enough that she is considering therapy, she may want to
begin looking for a counselor that is right for her. As a rule of thumb
for psychological troubles, if you're thinking about getting
professional help, you should. Once depression on other problems
is diagnosed and treated properly, many of its symptoms clear up
on their own, and that includes feeling that one is ugly.
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