The toxic image that social media gave us to our bodies.

By: Elena Keller Last update: 25/04/23.

AsDigitalnatives,weallhaveexperiencedthe feeling of seeing on social media all the influencers with the “perfect” bodies and faces; asking ourselves what is wrong with us. Even if you know that many of them photoshop or change their appearance, you still feel as if your body doesn’t fit nowadays requirements. The natural body is being changed and transformed to become this flawlessandperfectBarbie-likeimage.

People have been trying to battle beauty standards since the beginning. The body positivity movement is one of the most important, their goal is to change how people see their bodies and to accept everyone regardless of their appearance. However nowadays it has taken a whole new turn. The society’s standards change every day and people are more and more exposed. People can’tkeepupanymore.

Well, first you are not alone. In 2019, the MentalHealthFoundation performed a study and found that 13% of adults have suicidal thoughts about their body image. As one of the first generations to be exposed to such unrealistic standards of beauty, it is normal to start to compare yourself. This is why it is important as a social media user to protect yourself from all the negative thoughts and messages thatyoumayreceive.