Topics Thoughts & feelings

Is it normal to dislike photos of yourself?

Yep.Totally normal

Yes, it’s very normal to dislike photos of yourself. A picture can feel unfamiliar or catch you at an angle you don’t usually see, without reflecting how other people see you.

Lots of people feel this way. You’re used to seeing yourself in a mirror, where the image is flipped, and a camera can freeze an expression or angle that feels unlike “you.” It’s also easy to judge your own photos more harshly than anyone else does.

You don’t have to love every picture—or love having your picture taken. If disliking photos starts turning into constant distress or keeping you from things you want to do, it may be worth talking it through with someone you trust.

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