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People just arent feeling good in their bodies, she says.
She is committed to increasing awareness of intuitive eating and weight inclusive philosophies in black communities.
In many cases, body image issues are connected to a feeling of powerlessness.
Before quarantine, I was probably feeling the best I ever had about my body, she says.
But since then, Ive started to see a lot of things pretty negatively all over again.
Amanda has specialized training in DBT, CBT, addiction and co-occurring disorders, eating disorders, family therapy, EMDR and motivational interviewing. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the New York Academy of Medicine and an adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
Ive had a lot of time to just sit and overanalyze myself in the mirror.
You feel worse about yourself, generally speaking, she says.
The strange new reality of stay-at-home life can also contribute to negative body image.
Also triggering has been the new commonality of Zoom calls and getting used to so much FaceTime.
I left the store shaking the first couple of times we went.
As a result, they might be eating more and they might be beating themselves about that.
Whatever the causes for increased body dissatisfaction during quarantine, there are plenty of therapist-approved ways to feel better.
But the first step is to treat yourself with radical kindness.
But you have to be gentle with yourself and understand that its okay.
Amanda has specialized training in DBT, CBT, addiction and co-occurring disorders, eating disorders, family therapy, EMDR and motivational interviewing. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the New York Academy of Medicine and an adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work.
Read on to learn how to navigate body image issues during COVID-19 quarantine.
Ask yourself,What is it that Im really feeling here?
What am I looking to prove or not prove to myself in this moment?
Is it that I have value?
Is it that Im okay?says Campbell.
The act of turning that critical lens on ourselves is just a defense against feeling those deeper feelings.
If not, make a point to do so going forward.
And yet it feels like everybody else is doing it so why cant I do it as well?
Its triggering old issues and its also instigating new ones.
Of course, not all social media accounts feed negative body image.
In fact, online communities can provide valuable support for those who feel alone in their body image concerns.
What I usually see is people being hyper-fixated on doing things the right way.
This is why Dr. Fialk says its important to approach food and exercise from a place of non-judgment.
Its about perspective and reframing the way we look at it.
Instead, she says to pay attention to how your body is feeling and to feed yourself accordingly.
Find ways to comfort yourself that dont include food, she says.
But if you are eating more every now and then, let yourself enjoy it.
Habtemariam also suggests paying attention to when youre not eatingenough.
Its really hard to deal with our emotions if were not nourished, she says.
If you have to schedule times to eat and put a reminder on your phone, thats okay.
Just check that youre getting some form of nourishment throughout the day.
The more we sit around and fall into poor sleep-wake cycles, that generally adds to dissatisfaction with self.
Theres no such thing as a perfect day, especially in the coronavirus world.
Really rely on your community and dont be afraid to be vulnerable when things go wrong, she says.
In fact, you tend to feel better quicker when you ask for help sooner rather than later.
After all, everything else has.
*Last names have been omitted to protect sources privacy.
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