Comments | ramboconan: Warped Perceptions

ramboconan

Warped Perceptions

Mar 03, 2013 11:43

I was in the mall and saw some pretty sundresses on sale - not for me, but they caught my eye, so I wandered closer. What I saw shocked me. They came in sizes 2 (S), 4 (M), 6 (L), and 8 (XL). When did size 8 become XL? In what universe is a size 8 an extra-large?? What are we doing to our daughters? When a sweet little size 6 girl needs to ( Read more... )

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imafarmgirl March 4 2013, 13:16:45 UTC

I can't believe an 8 was an extra large! That is sick.

Last night I dreamed no one would be friends with me or talk to me because I'm too fat.

ramboconan March 17 2013, 02:11:09 UTC

It *is* sick, isn't it? No wonder young girls have such poor self image.

That would be a really upsetting dream ... I hope you were able to shake it off.

alfabet126 March 5 2013, 00:49:20 UTC

I recently realized I have the reverse warped perception as well. When I see pictures of myself, I recognize the OMGFAT. But in the mirror and in my head, I still see myself as I was about 70 pounds ago...still quite fat, but not the OMGFAT I am now. :(

ramboconan March 17 2013, 02:13:46 UTC

It can be so weird... I wonder if we see ourselves as others do. And conversely, do we see others as they see themselves? There's a whole psych course in this.

Perceptions anonymous April 16 2013, 00:49:57 UTC

It can take a long to realize that we no longer look like we remember....I once gained a lot of weight quite quickly and I have no idea how I missed it......didn't want to I guess.

Jen