It can be difficult to come up with a reaction on the go when someone says something to you that makes you feel awful or degrades you. Because of this, experts advise having a variety of comebacks prepared. Here are some tips on coping with insults or words that seek to shame your body.
Setting Boundaries
offensive remark was made in passing by someone with whom you are not familiar or comfortable, you may decide not to respond to it right away. But if it came from a close friend, member of your family, or someone you see frequently, experts advise establishing clear boundaries to stop it from happening again.
Engage in Positive Affirmations
Sometimes you want to say more, but you lack the guts to do so or you decide it isn’t worth your time or energy to say anything. Although it’s impossible to totally avoid body judging, you can look for groups and messages that support your physical appearance and give you the confidence you need to deal with potentially offensive remarks.
Practice Journaling
Write whatever you want to say to the individual who offended you, according to experts. It’s vital to notice how these things make you feel, whether you just heard a friend who is smaller than you complain about their own weight increase or you’re reading an article about “fixing” a bodily feature you find sensitive.
Don’t take it Personal
You don’t have to look far to observe how our culture has conditioned us to evaluate the bodies of others. It’s common for tabloids to publish headlines criticizing celebrities for their apparent weight gain or speculating that they are expecting children based on the way their stomachs seem in a certain dress. Therefore, you should know you are not alone in this struggle and do not have to take such words personally.
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