Archive · 7 Sep 2025

Selfie Dysmorphia: Filters' Impact on Body Image

Selfie Dysmorphia: Filters' Impact on Body Image

Imagine seeing perfect pictures of people online all the time, but the pictures aren't always real.

This is causing a problem called selfie dysmorphia.

People start to feel bad about how they look in real life because they compare themselves to these filtered images.

Studies show that taking and sharing selfies can make people feel less confident and more anxious.

Some people even want surgery to look more like the filtered version of themselves.

The solution isn't to stop using selfies but to understand how filters affect our self-image and be mindful of how we see ourselves and others.

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