Does anyone else only like their reflection in dim light?

Hi everyone,

I’m not self-diagnosing, but I wanted to ask something that’s been on my mind. When I look at myself in a mirror with normal or overhead lighting, I immediately dislike what I see. But if the room is darker like maybe only 10% light, or light coming from another room or from my phone screen, I suddenly feel like I look so much better.

Because of this, I often avoid turning on bright lights when I’m near a mirror. I just feel more comfortable and even “prettier” when the lighting is dim.

Does anyone else experience this? Is it a common thing with BDD or body image struggles? I’d love to hear if others have gone through something similar, just to feel less alone.

Thank you ❤️