Lana Condor on Living with Body Dysmorphia | Body Stories

Lana Condor on Living with Body Dysmorphia | Body Stories | SELF

3 роки тому

Our February cover star Lana Condor (To All The Boys: Always and Forever) shares her ongoing journey with self-love and acceptance. She also opens up about her struggles with body image and finding healthier ways to exercise with her partner Anthony. "If you open up, chances are someone can relate to you and give you advice and tell you all the reasons you are incredibly beautiful..."
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@thunderstorm2771 3 роки тому

When people talk about body dysmorphia, they rarely mention hating one's face. Which is so much more terrifying and destructive than hating any other part of your body. Your face is your identity. You can't hide it. It's you. Hating it ruins one's life.

@beccymiddleton1458 3 роки тому

This is so true.

@isabellakim5940 3 роки тому

When I tell people I have BDD they always say “aww why?? Ur not fat!” Is my face not part of my body like- 😔

@bommie21 3 роки тому

I hate my face with all my heart

@yourbaeniaclay 3 роки тому

@@bommie21 hate is such a strong word. do you really hate your face or do you believe no one else likes your face? i'm sure your face is gorgeous. please don't hate it

@bommie21 3 роки тому

@@yourbaeniaclay I really don't like my face, years ago I went on a strict diet and lost a lot of weight, I was so thin but not exaggerated, but people continued to look at me strange and I have often heard whispers saying that I am ugly, that's when I realized that my problem was my face. Now i gained weight and i'm fat but i don't hate my body, it's not pretty of course, but i don't hate it as much as i don't like my face, if my face was more beautiful, i would certainly live happier. I don't know if you can understand it, but this is my dilemma. Sorry for my bad english, it is not my mother language

@blkbarbie2671 3 роки тому

Lana’s outer beauty reflects her inner beauty, and that is a huge compliment for someone as utterly stunning as she is

@lilyzia 3 роки тому

how is there 1.1k likes and no replies

@jodyf2104 3 роки тому

@@lilyzia cos its mental health people are embarassed to talk about it ❤ and feel that it is a weakness ❤ ..if anything, its a Strength ❤ x

@bumblebee_0112 2 роки тому

Yesss!

@Shreddhaa 3 роки тому

Having role models like Lana who are honest and vulnerable with us is so comforting ❤️

@courtniedaley5543 3 роки тому

Hey you look like Camila Mendes! 😀

@apu_lukaa 3 роки тому

She's ugly af

@yvy0405 3 роки тому

@@apu_lukaa Ella está luchando contra esos comentarios... Y tú no la ayudas en nada. Eres una mala persona

@belle3055 3 роки тому

@@apu_lukaa shut up mean

@kzmoore7253 3 роки тому

Athena Athens dude go in outside or in you backyard and touch some grass it seems like you invested too much time hating on someone

@Jennifer-ej5de 3 роки тому

“Treat yourself like your best friend” is one of the best advices I’ve ever hear.

@belovedaimee7880 3 роки тому

it’s always refreshing seeing and hearing celebrities talking about their flaws ❤️❤️❤️

@Rose-qj6eq 3 роки тому

You sound miserable

@kbeng.8274 3 роки тому

Reminder that body dismorphia and other mental illnesses are not flaws! 🤎

@daraudobong7195 3 роки тому

Anticipating someone else talking about their flaws isn’t as healthy as you might think it is

@joydanleigh7711 3 роки тому

Be blessed and covered by the blood of Jesus Christ

@nealaguo9814 3 роки тому

they're just humans tho? why is it so radical for celebrities to talk about flaws?

@KatiKosta 3 роки тому

I have huge body dysmorphia with my face. I hate looking at my face in the mirror and pictures. In fact, I try to avoid pictures as much as possible, which saddens me, because when I am old, I will not have any photographic memories or pictures to show people of myself at my youth.

@daisyacevedo3807 3 роки тому

Omg this is me. I don’t have any pictures of my boyfriend and I because I don’t like looking at my face:( and when people ask if I have pictures of us I say no and they just look at me like I’m weird

@merouamerazga2781 3 роки тому

I feel you i hate taking pictures too cause i think i look ugly and everytime we go on trips with family or friends i always avoid takin pics which saddens me a lot :(

@oomay1925 3 роки тому

Ya I always think about how when i die there won't be many photos of my for people to remember me by and it's kinda sad but I just feel so self conscious about how I look :(

@PetraGreene 3 роки тому

I feel you so much 😭 People dont get why I hate taking pictures.

@soti_ereks08 3 роки тому

@@PetraGreene I feel the same honestly

@riveroverland5902 3 роки тому

Lana Condor is literally so inspiring, she’s so humble and sweet. She’s also such a great actress and seeing someone I can relate to on the big screen is just so beautiful

@briterry4961 3 роки тому

She seems so genuine. Didn't care to listen to her promo interviews much before the panorama but I like this Lana. She's very real and it's so much more captivating than all that other superficial crap they usually have young celebrities speak on.

@JM-vk7em 3 роки тому

I agree the vibe is genuine and real :)

@deepthisiromani2007 3 роки тому

True💯

@CookieFridays 3 роки тому

“This mind and this body is the only one that we get” Thanks for that reminder 💜

@taiyabazaheer9492 3 роки тому

I'll be honest. Lana has helped me with my dysmorphia. Her 3 movies became my favourite on Netflix because the female lead is different than the usual tall white female. Lana's character kinda told me that living your life is more important than obsessing over your looks. She looks so different than her peers but her confidence shines through and she actually comes across as the prettiest. Her dressing sense and makeup add to it.

@misaamane5227 3 роки тому

Absolutely! I am kind of short and I don't have... I don't know how to name it: elongated, hour-glass shaped figure? Which is for some reason beauty standard everywhere... I was so happy when I realised (okay, I knew that already, but..) that a girl that looks like me can also be a (stunning, beautiful, perfect) main character.

@catarinaceleste5233 3 роки тому

She’s so gorgeous. I was so happy to see another type of normal on screen when the first movie came out.

@yuyu-ff1wj 3 роки тому

Me too, she definitely helped me so much and she’s so stunning!!

@angelinluprahsia7707 2 роки тому

me too!! her style in 3 of her netflix movies, to all the boys i've loved before, i found her outfit is stunning and i like her style, she looks cute and make me more confidence about my body, i found myself that beauty isn't always that slim white perfect body.

@pandapants790 3 роки тому

It’s refreshing to see an Asian (American) actress as a lead in a romantic teen comedy. I can’t remember ever seeing that when I was younger and it feels great to see it now. And especially without it being a cliche “Asian” role or as a funny side kick to the blonde bombshell. It just felt so normal and I felt represented.

@YN-wo8rd 3 роки тому

Yes fr. As an Indian, I never feel represented. The only American shows I can name with Indian actors are never have I ever and jessie(Ravi). And even then, they are the stereotypical Indians. I just want an Indian character who is just Indian, and not the stereotypical super cultural indian

@YN-wo8rd 3 роки тому

But I’m so happy to see more diversity and to see Asian actors.

@pandapants790 3 роки тому

Yes it would be amazing to see an Indian lead actress too! All races should be represented in the arts. It makes no sense at all not to show more Indian actors In American films, they are so beautiful with their gorgeous skin, eyelashes and hair!

@des_o_raerae 3 роки тому

and the role of being asian doesn't feel forced in the movie either!! It's very natural :)))

@kelseydiaz1720 3 роки тому

she’s actually 100% Asian she was adopted by her parents in Vietnam

@aftonpinote6038 3 роки тому

She’s such a nice person, she understands, she opens up, we all love her so much!

@akosibail 3 роки тому

I relate with what she said about becoming more outspoken during the pandemic. I screamed at a guy last week who was a bully on the road and splashed a little old man head to toe in water by blasting through a huge puddle. I’m 100% done with people

@abigailkusi8074 3 роки тому

I don’t think that’s what she meant by being outspoken😆but I agree with the people part

@illuminatedwithin1126 3 роки тому

I really learned how to draw boundaries on the spot during the pandemic.

@kathydelarosa1286 3 роки тому

Yes . I LOVE IT lml

@lesbiangoddess290 3 роки тому

Ok but same. Some people really just be getting on my nerves

@jaky411 2 роки тому

Good on you for doing what you did but also very brave because that guy could have potentially hurt you.

@acisx8657 3 роки тому

Honestly, I've only really seen Lana in the movies, but seeing her like this makes me appreciate her so much as a person. It's very comforting to have someone to relate to :)

@naomimila9257 3 роки тому

she's so likable. i want to be her friend.

@Lol-kf6qd 3 роки тому

Honestly seeing someone like Lana that is so normal, in an amazing movie like TATB was so inspiring for an Asian girl and it’s the representation that I needed! 😍💕🙌🏻

@MADEbySOUL 3 роки тому

Having women like Lana Candor and Ashley Graham really heals the tween and teen in me. The yrs reading YA novels and consuming media where the leading ladies were not POC or varied in proportions. Thank you for making me see myself as the leading lady of my own life. 😊

@franciscariveramartinez 3 роки тому

wow... She said the first words and I immediately started crying, this pandemic has f*cked up my mental health in so many ways

@musicbytoffie 3 роки тому

🤗 (a hug)

@prettysailormoon 3 роки тому

I’m so sorry, u deserve a hug 🤗🥺🖤

@franciscariveramartinez 3 роки тому

Thank you both 🥺💖

@musicbytoffie 3 роки тому

@@franciscariveramartinez ❤

@anabellacarter5527 3 роки тому

me too your not alone

@Judith_Om 3 роки тому

Speaking out helps. But then, you have to love yourself regardless of how big your stomach is, how big or thick your thighs are, how you're not so tall, how you're too tall. Whichever way your body is, It's adequate, it is enough! I'm still learning to love myself daily, it's not easy but definitely, we will get there!!

@joydanleigh7711 3 роки тому

Be blessed and covered by the blood of Jesus Christ

@Judith_Om 3 роки тому

@@joydanleigh7711 Amen and you too!!!

@kbeng.8274 3 роки тому

💟❤️💗

@christianeburkhardt4872 3 роки тому

she’s so beautiful

@YolandaChenYT 3 роки тому

I can’t stop staring at her eyeshadow omg

@nittoburn4 3 роки тому

IKR

@HOLLAitisGilanne 3 роки тому

It was one of her lash inserts lol but honestly that made me love her more!

@itgirlmiyuki 3 роки тому

Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and think.. "wow you're so beautiful" then a few minutes go by and I think I'm the ugliest person in the world..

@slothbear8638 3 роки тому

Same I alternate between liking how I look briefly and then going back to hating myself

@skinnylamperouge693 3 роки тому

i know how this feels. it’s horrible to constantly be in doubt

@zeynab9788 2 роки тому

Same

@paperclover 3 роки тому

As soon as I read the title my jaw dropped. I have severe body dysmorphia, mostly surrounding my face. I survived five years of 24/7 suicidal ideation and self-harm attempts and I cannot say how much little things like this matter. Thank you, Lana.

@romidesco 5 місяців тому

are you doing better now?

@paperclover 5 місяців тому

@@romidesco I actually got a proper diagnosis for it and it was OCD. I think im doing the best I have been since childhood with it

@twara.an454 3 роки тому

I just love how our generation is becoming open and comfortable with their problems.... I love how cutely she represents her self - care need not only to her but the whole world, its just so beautiful...... These sometimes just are such a great comfort

@blackbirdflyyx 3 роки тому

She’s so self-aware and you can tell it’s because she works so hard to better herself. But I also cannot stop staring at her beautiful glowy complexion wow

@jokesonyou222 3 роки тому

IM LITERALLY WATCHING “To the Boys i’ve loved before 3 ” right noww and this popped up in my recommended !

@selenadanson8849 3 роки тому

I always wonder how people act and show their bodies with body dysmorphia? That's such a high level of confidence. I can't even look in the mirror at myself sometimes, nevermind showing my body to million of views around the world. I find it amazing and I'm in awe.

@NaniRPDL 3 роки тому

I agree. I can barely stand myself in pictures I would never let myself be filmed lmao my face is not symmetric at all i literally look weird when i talk people have told me so so yeah there's that

@mistybrehmer9551 3 роки тому

Mine is usually...okay...unless I see myself in a mirror or a picture. Like somehow able to fool myself and then seeing myself reflected or shown in images confirms how horrible I feel about how I look

@nini-qc1qd 2 роки тому

a lot of people skip watching it altogether. Megan Fox has BDD and she said she rarely watches her own films

@floralundies 3 роки тому

I really resonated with this - esp the part about realising you're more introverted than you thought. Turns out I really like being by myself too!

@tamaritaP 3 роки тому

I’m not crying you’re crying 😭 how can this girl speak my mind in so many levels?!!!! It’s nice to see we’re not alone in this crazy world

@meirosesbloom 3 роки тому

this is something i’ve been struggling w and when you talked about how “I’m 23 and I’m influenced by it, I was like I’M 23 and I’m influenced by it haha. thank you lana for making me feel validated. much love to you and your journey

@psiloveu143 3 роки тому

same

@jjcoll4088 2 роки тому

I'm 33 and I'm somewhat still influenced by it. I feel for the younger generations

@prettysailormoon 3 роки тому

I never knew she had body dysmorphia, I’m so glad she’s speaking on it. What a great person🥺🖤

@tanaymrangel9671 3 роки тому

“you have to treat yourself like your best friend” “talk to yourself gently and nicely” *remembers i would call my self stupid, idiot and saying to myself that i should die* 👀👀🤭🙈

@pearlie_ette 3 роки тому

Same 😆

@madisonandersen5387 3 роки тому

Someone with a big platform like her helps so much I have body dismorphia pretty bad and this helped so much I am in tears I’m very grateful for the people who speak up on topics like these

@Marie-xc4eq 3 роки тому

Wow she seems so nice and humble

@jasminemackenzie3451 3 роки тому

Unfortunately I completely understand that feeling even realising how introverted I actually am recently

@miranda57 3 роки тому

So vulnerable and so genuine. I’m happy for her for spreading awareness through her experiences. Nothing but love for Lana 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@sophie-rd6py 3 роки тому

Thanks for sharing, this really makes me feel less alone and makes me feel more confident in my body, luv u lana.

@missgellie 3 роки тому

I love her so much🥺❤️ this makes me happy inside and out❤️

@juliasuico 3 роки тому

You’re not alone girl! Thank you for your vulnerability and allowing yourself to be so genuine 🤍

@kumbielenor1473 3 роки тому

I love Lana she’s such an incredible soul, I love the positive energy she radiates and how loving and caring she is to people, she’s so smart and inspiring and an amazing actress. 💜🌺

@airishviscara2326 3 роки тому

My love for her grows even more

@JoEe-uy2zf 3 роки тому

Huge respect to Lana for speaking about this and being so brave and open. Love her so much!!

@hayleykwok 3 роки тому

thank you so much for sharing this

@P1NKBLUSH 3 роки тому

Wow, thank you Lana for being so open & honest! I think it's easy to look at all these gorgeous celebs and think that they don't have any insecurities or don't struggle with the same things we do, but clearly, that's not the case. I think her being so candid about something so private makes her 100x more beautiful than before. This is the type of woman I'm glad younger girls now have as someone to look up to~

@krisudontwannaknow4675 3 роки тому

Loved it!!!! Like I really relate to Lana about body dysmorphia .these tiktokers and Victoria secret models and all are beautiful in their own way. We all are also beautiful in our own way. And tbh beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. So anyone reading this comment You are beautiful and I mean it!!!! I love you You are important You are worthy You are strong And most importantly You are beautiful just the way you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️

@SuShiiAeLin 3 роки тому

I’m so thankful for you Lana ♥︎ Thank you for speaking up about this topic. It affects many people in so many ways yet it’s so hard to talk to someone about it.

@ela748 3 роки тому

She's so inspiring, I love her

@K-PopVibes1 3 роки тому

This so inspiring...Lana Condor is such a beautiful human being!

@aryabharath2516 3 роки тому

Shes soo beautiful and amazing....this was such a vulnerable video that really shows how much of an inspiring person she is❤

@jewelhill1486 3 роки тому

I wouldn’t have a best friend if I said the things to them that I did to myself...definitely didn’t think of it that way til now and it helps to keep it in mind❤️

@musicbytoffie 3 роки тому

Same here sis. Same here

@test_run1741 3 роки тому

I love this. It’s true that half of the hateful things that I tell myself are things that I would never say to my best friend. Hearing a celebrity who is the same age as I am talk about her experience made me realize that they’re not immune to the same struggle that I deal with every day when I see myself in the mirror.

@vessg221 3 роки тому

I love her so much, she is so lovely and radiates such beautiful and bright energy. Lana is really one of the women I look up to in my life 😆🥺😊

@paolavzh 3 роки тому

she is so inspiring

@jshah8343 3 роки тому

More power to u Lana!!! U r the bravest and preetiest!!!

@boogerlui 3 роки тому

I feel for her. She’s not fat per se, but her face is just naturally plumper and round. It must have caused a lot of self image issues. I have a round face too, and no matter how much I starve my body or workout, my face will still look plump while my body looks thin. It sucks but other than surgery, there’s not much you can do about it

@xoxsabrina 3 роки тому

I feel you it honestly sucks cuz you think ur not pretty enough atleast that’s how I feel🤷🏻‍♀️

@annam2352 3 роки тому

Girl don’t worry you’re gonna appreciate it so much when you age because the roundness will keep your skin looking youthful for longer, it’s a gift

@celinecatocarolien6331 3 роки тому

I think there is nothing I could write to convince you that 1) a round face is beautiful and 2) your appearance doesn't define how fulfilling your life is. I struggled for years with anorexia while still having a very round face. I wish you all the luck with getting towards a healthy mindset. May God help you.

@greenlit552 3 роки тому

You all! I wish I had a round face, it looks so cute!!!!

@lolno6665 3 роки тому

Fr I've got a round face and even if u workout alot ur face is still the same

@Madis___ 3 роки тому

She truly is so relatable and that’s so important

@hyuniebunnie 3 роки тому

Everything Lana said about being an introvert LITERALLY SAID THE WORDS RIGHT OUTTA MY MOUTH

@taiyabazaheer9492 3 роки тому

To anyone with Body Dysmorphia, I too have it and quite severe. Yet, I've started to *think less* about my looks and more about how I can enjoy and make my life better. I will still over-exercise and visit various clinics to help erase my imperfections. However, I try to not think about it too much and rather focus on other things in life like career, vacations and hobbies. Eventually we all have to wither away. We're here for a good time not a long time.

@precioussundaeprado2359 3 роки тому

Thank you for sharing lana! 🧡

@bal9944 3 роки тому

This is such a hard topic...

@audreyhamilton5765 3 роки тому

its so refreshing hearing a celebrity talk about mental health and something as common and prevalent as body dysmorphia. i love her so much i can't wait to see her in future films and projects

@asachoppa4474 3 роки тому

That was so inspiring, I really needed that.

@anjamarker3611 3 роки тому

Relating to a lot of this and feeling the realizing you’re an introvert during this because you’ve been forced to be an extrovert. Speak your truth we love to hear it 🤍

@JLF909 3 роки тому

I feel like Lana is definitely speaking to my soul. I've thought of my introverted self and having to expel being an extrovert but I'm truly an introvert. I'm totally okay being alone too.

@NurulHuda-dl6es 3 роки тому

Love her message, really well said. the tips and share topics is much needed to hear as it relates alot w myself ❤

@annanguyen2461 3 роки тому

so many of the things she said resonated with me, keep up with the vulnerability Lana it is helping so many of us struggling with our bodies

@eshatripathi6857 3 роки тому

She’s INCREDIBLE.

@ca0987 3 роки тому

Her eyeshadow is everything!!

@FlorSunflower 2 роки тому

Dear Lana, I can’t thank you enough for this. You’re truly wonderful 💖💖💖

@_gen10_ 3 роки тому

um I love her?? 😭 her ending message really resonated with me ugh.

@schminktisch 3 роки тому

She’s just so incredibly beautiful!!!!!

@kaysaladd5873 3 роки тому

This is definitely goals for me this year Speaking positively to myself, building confidence and self love Just gonna manifest that on here 💕

@iheartbrotherhood2 3 роки тому

I love how grounded and real she is here. What a good video.

@Ben80hi 3 роки тому

One of my favorite celebrities now

@janejohnson1934 3 роки тому

guys we're all beautiful and we can get through this! love you all!!

@user-eq5vj7sj9n 3 роки тому

I needed this video, especially this week

@blkbarbie2671 3 роки тому

Is that you in your profile pic? Omg

@user-eq5vj7sj9n 3 роки тому

@@blkbarbie2671 please this comment made my week, thank you (literally crying dbdbdb I’m sorry)

@cessyofc 3 роки тому

I really understand her, I think I don't have body dysmorphia, but i'm really insecure and this has been really helpful. It's has been a journey, as she said. It's all too difficult after the pandemia, but also, has been something about talking to yourself in so many ways that I haven't done before....

@sharhful 2 роки тому

Lana is well spoken and so Wise

@snxxx9842 3 роки тому

She’s so gorgeous 🥺

@veranyakpaab9552 3 роки тому

She's so beautiful

@beanfueled1581 3 роки тому

another empowering vid♡ showing imperfections and realness🖤

@titotobi-lawal2083 3 роки тому

I needed this wow, she is so sweet and her voice is so soothing

@anandita1218 3 роки тому

Every single word and feeling is soo relatable

@jadefrota1583 3 роки тому

I love her honesty

@youdygauni6605 3 роки тому

She is so brave for sharing her experiences💛. It shows what an amazing person she is on the inside (even tho she's still pretty outside, like those eyes and that hair...)

@yovani1409 3 роки тому

i love her so much for this

@t.o.m3184 3 роки тому

I love Lana so much she is so amazing and is a great role model

@mariamaria720 3 роки тому

Thank you for this. You beautiful soul ♥️✨

@MsBruinboy 3 роки тому

I feel you

@SunshineRain20 3 роки тому

Lana is so great!

@Lintrovert 3 роки тому

I relate soooo much to the ballet reference! I danced for almost 12 years of my life and at the time, I didn’t realise what a toxic environment it was. I’m not hating on ballet, in fact I really loved it... it just sucks that everything about it depends on your body. It’s the worst feeling when you don’t get casted for a pas de deux (couple dance) because your weight isn’t right, or you’re put in the back row because you don’t look right...

@kholekanzimande5740 3 роки тому

I just know that I'm gonna cry. And it's only been 24 seconds

@daraen8001 3 роки тому

I just burst into tears at the end because it's really so hard and nobody that I know understands it

@aaquilahas8845 3 роки тому

You’re beautiful. Don’t ever think otherwise

@izzieb.2926 3 роки тому

Lana and Savannah Lee May both look like living porcelain dolls! Their skin is flawless and they're just so cute!

@izzieb.2926 3 роки тому

@Ketsia Saintime 😁

@bhaavyabatra6345 3 роки тому

Lana is so relatable. Love you Lana.❤️😀😊

@newillumination921 2 роки тому

Not wanting to be an "inconvenience" to someone when I'm struggling in any way is a big block. I'm glad she phrased it that way. It really clicked on something for me.