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Why body confidence vanishes in public spaces

I feel beautiful when I am alone but the moment I leave the house I become hyperaware of taking up space and want to disappear.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The internalization of social judgment can fragment our sense of self between private acceptance and public shame.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Weight body size and health — beyond BMI?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.