Does anyone feel unsatified of what they are turning out to look like?

I am pretty sure I am expiriencing Body Dysmorphia at it's highest level. I mean when I was heavier, I guess I felt it was natural for me to feel this way about myself- as I was fat, uncomfortable and it all made sense. Now that I am thinner (but not as thinner as I would like) I still find myself cringing at EVERY picture, and avoiding clothing that may show my weight. I understand it is all very petty of me, and the main reason I did this was for my health- but I have to be honest and say I still have these issues of not being "pretty" - and it makes me very depressed. I guess I thought after I lost the weight I would be pretty, and basically, I am not. Perhaps I just take horrid pictures and should avoid the camera, but then I think the camera doesn't lie, and you still are not acceptable. I am not expecting to be Cindy Crawford, but I do expect to be "normal" and I think in my brain, I am having difficulties achieving that. Body Dysmorphia is described as this: BDD is a distressing body image condition that involves excessive preoccupation with physical appearance in a 'normal' appearing person. This condition is often associated with intrusive thoughts of body dissatisfaction, avoidance of exposure to body images situations, such as mirrors in public places, and excessive body checking and comparisons with others. Thus, in its extreme form it can be quite debilitating and cause a great deal of anxiety and dis-satisfaction. I was wondering if any one else is dealing with this issue? If so, can I get some advice from you? Please be gentle, as I am only being honest......

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