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Old Thu, Dec-08-16, 12:26
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I see self loathing as not that different from narcissism. Both are forms of extreme self involvement. If there are things about yourself that you do not like then you can work at changing them. If you think you are perfect just the way you are then you better take a closer look at yourself. A kind of middle way between narcissism and self loathing is practicing kindness to both oneself as well as to others. Neither narcissism or self loathing is the result of body size although sometimes people latch onto body size as their explanation. "I am thin therefore I am perfect." "I am fat therefore I am horrible." Most of us need to do a lot of inner work on ourselves along with the outer work we do for our bodies and our health. That way can lead to contentment no matter the state of our bodies.

Jean
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