Topics Habits & quirks

Is it normal to look at yourself in the mirror all the time?

Depends.It depends

Looking in the mirror often is pretty common, especially when you’re getting ready or checking your appearance. It’s worth paying attention if it feels hard to stop or takes up time and causes you distress.

Lots of people check mirrors throughout the day—while getting ready, fixing their hair, or just passing one. Some people also enjoy looking at themselves, and that alone isn’t a problem.

It may be worth a closer look if you feel driven to check repeatedly, get very anxious about how you look, or find that mirror-checking is taking over time you’d rather spend elsewhere. In that case, notice what tends to trigger it and consider talking it through with someone you trust.

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