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Body Dismorphia-Healed!

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My beautiful Body...all of her.
My beautiful Body...all of her.

What Is Body Dysmorphia and how does it relate to being a spiritual problem of the ego?

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where a person becomes intensely preoccupied with perceived flaws in their appearance. These flaws are often minor or even nonexistent but feel overwhelmingly real to the person experiencing BDD. It can lead to compulsive behaviors like mirror-checking, excessive grooming, or avoiding social situations out of fear of being judged.


Signs of Body Dysmorphia:

  • Persistent negative thoughts about appearance

  • Comparing oneself to others frequently

  • Obsessive mirror-checking or avoidance of mirrors

  • Seeking constant reassurance about looks

  • Avoiding social interactions

  • Feeling anxious, depressed, or ashamed about appearance

How to Address Body Dysmorphia: A Holistic Approach

1.    Mindful Awareness:Begin by observing your thoughts about your appearance without judgment. Notice triggers and patterns. This awareness is the first step toward change.

2.    Reframe Negative Self-Talk:Replace critical thoughts with compassionate affirmations. Examples:

o    "I am more than my appearance."

o    "I choose to see myself with love and acceptance."

3.    Therapeutic Support:

o    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps challenge distorted beliefs and create healthier thought patterns.

o    RTT Hypnotherapy: Works directly with the subconscious mind to heal the root causes of negative self-image and body shame.

4.    Inner Child Healing:Often, body image issues stem from unresolved childhood wounds like bullying, rejection, or trauma. Inner child work can heal these origins, restoring self-worth and acceptance.

5.    Shadow Work:Explore suppressed feelings around self-worth, shame, and identity. This deep work allows you to integrate and transform these hidden parts into sources of strength.

6.    Spiritual Practices:

o    Energy Healing: Release negative energy stored in the body from past trauma.

o    Meditation & Breathwork: Calm the mind and strengthen your connection to your true essence beyond the physical.

o    Self-Love Rituals: Create daily rituals like gratitude journaling or mirror affirmations to nurture self-acceptance.

7.    Body Connection Practices:

o    Yoga & Movement: Help reconnect with your body from a place of appreciation, not judgment.

o    Mindful Eating: Nourish your body with loving intention rather than criticism.

Feeling The Shift:Healing body dysmorphia involves more than changing how you see yourself—it’s about transforming how you feel about yourself on a soul level. By addressing underlying emotional wounds, reprogramming limiting beliefs, and practicing self-love, you can move from a place of self-criticism to radical acceptance and empowerment.

You are inherently worthy and beautiful—not because of how you look, but because of the light you carry within. Let’s awaken that truth together.

Here are powerful affirmations for healing body dysmorphia and rewiring the brain toward self-love, acceptance, and inner peace. Use these daily, repeating them aloud, writing them in a journal, or using them during meditation for the best results.

1. Self-Acceptance & Worthiness:

  • I am worthy of love and acceptance exactly as I am.

  • My value is not defined by my appearance.

  • I choose to see myself through the eyes of compassion and love.

  • I am enough just as I am.

2. Body Appreciation & Gratitude:

  • My body is my home, and I treat it with kindness and respect.

  • I am grateful for all the ways my body supports me.

  • Every cell in my body vibrates with love, health, and vitality.

  • I honor my body as a sacred vessel of life.

3. Reframing Self-Image:

  • I release unrealistic expectations and embrace my unique beauty.

  • My worth is infinite and cannot be measured by looks.

  • I choose progress over perfection in how I see myself.

  • I see beauty in my individuality and uniqueness.

4. Releasing Judgment & Criticism:

  • I release all negative thoughts about my appearance.

  • I forgive myself for judging my body harshly in the past.

  • I let go of comparison and celebrate my unique journey.

  • My focus is on self-love, not perfection.

5. Empowerment & Healing:

  • I am becoming more confident in my body every day.

  • My mind is learning to speak kindly about my body.

  • I have the power to change how I see myself from within.

  • I am worthy of unconditional love from myself and others.


Deeper Dive? Call me to dissolve and dismantle those beliefs and agreements that you made with your ego!


Hustle and Grace in the Same space,

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