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Intrusive thoughts have convinced me I’m repulsive to look at

Guardian
Summary
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54% Informative

Philippa is struggling with intrusive and increasingly critical self-talk around her appearance.

Some days she struggles to look in the mirror.

Philippa ’s answer: Give it a silly name: “ Madam Misery ” or “ Naggy Noreen ”.

Every time you treat yourself with a little more kindness, you’re showing your daughter what self-compassion looks like. She doesn’t need a “perfect” mother, she needs one who is learning to befriend herself. Be patient with yourself. This isn’t about flipping a switch and suddenly feeling radiant and self-assured. It’s about chipping away at old beliefs, noticing the critic without becoming it, and learning, slowly and gently, to see yourself with softer eyes..

VR Score

38

Informative language

26

Neutral language

50

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

33

Offensive language

offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

long-living

External references

1

Source diversity

1

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