Thank you for sharing this. It sounds like concerns about your appearance have become quite overwhelming and are affecting your confidence, social situations, and emotional well-being.
Therapy can help you understand where these concerns come from, work on patterns of comparison and repeated checking, manage the anxiety around photographs and appearance, and gradually build a healthier relationship with yourself. It may also be helpful to explore these concerns before making any permanent decisions regarding your appearance.
I would recommend discussing this with a psychologist in a safe and non-judgmental space.
Health Tips
A few small tips you can add:
* Try not to zoom in or repeatedly check photographs.
* Reduce mirror-checking when you notice it increasing your anxiety.
* Take a short break from appearance-focused social media or comparisons.
* When a critical thought comes up, remind yourself: “This is a thought, not necessarily a fact.”
* Shift your attention from how you look in a moment to what you are doing and experiencing.