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How To Reduce Self Obsession?

Hey, I just need help and advice on an obsession of the way I look. Im 19 Years old, unemployed and Iv had a baby last January, after having my baby I got postnatal depression so I had anti-depressants and im still on them now, I don t think its the postnatal depression any more. Its how I look what s depressing me, I hate my teeth... Desperately would like to have braces or veneers. Its getting to me that much im very underweight, I wont go to family gatherings, Wont go out in public places, If I do see people I know and they make me smile, I will hide my teeth with my hand. I just cant cope.. I wont even go to the doctors because I know they will just turn me away. All I want is my top teeth straightened. I had braces when I was 17 and then I had the invisible brace but I got pregnant and at 25 weeks I lost my baby so I wasn t thinking of putting my invisible brace in so that s why my teeth have kind of moved back. Im so self conscious of the way I look. Even my dad is trying to get me to the doctors because he thinks I have a problem. Iv even thought of getting a loan out to pay for them but I don t think they will let me as I don t work. Is there anyway you could help me please.
Mon, 22 Sep 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The best way to overcome the cosmetic obsession is to be aware about yourself. You are no more than a mere human being. As you know, your body cannot be attractive all the time. When you age, your body shrinks and you loose your current looks. You are what you are. Every person has his own cosmetic problem. But just 5% worries and of those 5%, 99% understands the facts and ignores. You also should learn to ignore. Just ignore it.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in thisXXXXXXXX. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How To Reduce Self Obsession?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The best way to overcome the cosmetic obsession is to be aware about yourself. You are no more than a mere human being. As you know, your body cannot be attractive all the time. When you age, your body shrinks and you loose your current looks. You are what you are. Every person has his own cosmetic problem. But just 5% worries and of those 5%, 99% understands the facts and ignores. You also should learn to ignore. Just ignore it. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in thisXXXXXXXX. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.