the reality is, distorted perceptions do exists. this is coming from my own personal experience. i suffer from body dysmorphia and it’s more than just “oh i hate my body. i’m insecure.” i truly suffer from a mental illness that prevents me from leaving my house and i’m getting treated for it. i can’t speak for other ladies who post pictures with titles suggesting they are insecure. they very well could be fishing for compliments but for me, it’s not that. i thought this sub was supportive and seeing that a majority of us are women, would understand that a lot of us go through periods of having negative body image. it just hurts me to see you say that people who talk like this are nothing but attention seekers, but maybe they are really hurting inside. but whatever, downvote me all you want. maybe i’m getting too emotional over this. i’ve been meaning to leave this sub anyway cos you guys make me spend too much damn money lol. okay bye