Swiss cheese
I stole this from another board. Lately, there has been some talk about negativite comments from others about our losses or progress, perceived or not, it feels real to us, right? I liked it because it will help me remember to turn it around in my mind: let the bad stuff fall thru!
There is a ‘slang term’ among psychologists for the skewed development of self-image.
The "Swiss Cheese Phenomenon."
The basic idea of the Swiss Cheese Phenomenon
is that positive feedback from others falls through the "holes"
in one's body image, like the holes in Swiss cheese.
However, negative feedback, no matter how much rarer, manages to stick.
That's why it is difficult to develop a different attitude towards your body.
(Stupid slang term, but it works for them, and I like cheese!)
This is how even after a string of compliments-
"Dam, you’re looking good!"
We still SEE the ‘Old Us.’
The "Swiss Cheese Phenomenon."
The basic idea of the Swiss Cheese Phenomenon
is that positive feedback from others falls through the "holes"
in one's body image, like the holes in Swiss cheese.
However, negative feedback, no matter how much rarer, manages to stick.
That's why it is difficult to develop a different attitude towards your body.
(Stupid slang term, but it works for them, and I like cheese!)
This is how even after a string of compliments-
"Dam, you’re looking good!"
We still SEE the ‘Old Us.’
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