As a result, the person can be hypercritical of their body and parts of their body.
Self-objectification can create issues for a persons mental and emotional well-being.
This article discusses the history of self-objectification and its signs.
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It also discusses the effect of self-objectification on people and tips for minimizing self-objectifying behaviors.
In these circumstances, self-objectifying behaviors are performed in moderation and are normal and healthy.
Self-objectification causes women to struggle to accept their bodies as is and to constantly obsess over their physical appearance.
You are not an object.
You are more than a beautiful face or a fit body.
You are a human being with a unique personality, experiences, hopes, and dreams.
If you are struggling with this, or it is impacting your daily functioning,seek professional assistance.
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