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Andoh boy, do I wish I hadnt.
Looking back at me was a total stranger.
In the words of Jamie Lee Curtis inFreaky Friday:I looked like the crypt keeper.
Fellow women quickly flooded my inbox.
These womenlike mewere freaking theever-living f*ck outover the simulated lines and wrinkles.
neuropsychologist and founder ofComprehend the Mind
Literally made me spiral; getting Botox on Tuesday for the first time, my dear friend said.
I legit bought $200 worth of skincare products after, replied another.
I wondered: Why is it so damn unsettling to see ourselves this way?
Despite this, New York-based neuropsychologistSanam Hafeez, PsyD, points out the smart filters limitations.
Thanks, #wellness.
Its calledconfirmation bias: We seek out confirmation of what we already suspect, adds Hafeez.
That filter is only going to capture what you put in front of the camera at that moment.
Over the last few years, theres been an upswing of treatments that make people look better in selfies.
It taps into our insecurities about society rejecting us, or our spouses or partners rejecting us.
neuropsychologist and founder ofComprehend the Mind
Were an age-obsessed society.
The aging filter even hitmea little hard, said Hafeez.
The result left many users wishing they actually looked like their Bold Glamour version.
This desire to look perfect, says Hafeez, isespecially evident amongst young women.
Without a filter, they just dont like themselves.
It can actually do a lot of damage.
In patriarchal societies like ours, youth and beauty are held in the highest regard.
The Aged filter, then, goes beyond skin deep, says Hafeez.
We arent just worried about gray hair or crows feet;were worried about losing our societal value.
Were an age-obsessed society.
Were all going to age.
Trends come and go, and in a few weeks, a new filter will overtake your FYP.
Setting self-boundaries onhow much time you spend on social mediacan help, too.
Limit it, just like everything else in your life.
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