Title. I don’t know what to consider it, whether it stems from body dysmorphia or whatever but I have a general (although not extremely impairing) fear and discomfort of nudity. This may be common, though I haven’t met anyone who’s as uncomfortable with nudity and their own body as I am.
Ok, I’ll be the first to ask.
You’re a wonderful, valid, entire person who can’t be well described by just this one thing. But it’s interesting to get a peek into what’s unique and different about folks’ internal experience of the world. Also, don’t feel like you have to answer anything you don’t want to.
Thank you for being respectful. I am more than happy to answer :)
Artistic nudes are fine unless detailed depictions are included. Most of the time, yes, any form of nudity from a person triggers my phobia. Cleavage (or people in bras) is fine with me but not the whole deal, especially not with the nipples.
I do, actually!
I try 😅 If I don’t look at myself too much, it can be okay.
As a follow-up on the shower thing, have you considered/tried showering with the lights off or low light? If you haven’t, I’d advise you to keep some form of light you can easily reach and turn on in case something happens.