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  • When you look in the mirror, you see yourself through a mood filter. If you are feeling happy and optimistic, you will see a nicer looking reflection.

    Besides, small things can effectively change how you look in subtle ways. Are the clothes a bit more wrinkly or need adjustment? Do you need a haircut or shave? Did you sleep well and are you drinking enough water? Also, your body posture is different.

    My ex has mood swings related to their body image. One day they thought they looked nice and fit, the other day they looked fat and ugly. To me nothing changed, except that on the bad days, they had bad posture in front of the mirror. Unconsciously, they were self sabotaging themselves.












  • jol@discuss.tchncs.detoADHD@lemmy.world*Permanently Deleted*
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    2 months ago

    I also mostly struggle with new people. As always, this is a skill that you can practice, but ASLs have a harder time at it (to different levels). It’s still something I do consciously when I’m with friends and family, but don’t bother with strangers. Unless I’m trying to get into their pants, then I bring out the big eye contact guns full power.