Snapchat Dysmorphia is not magically conceived, it builds up through a complex mix of technology, psychology, and constant comparison. When one looks deeper, they realize how almost everything online pushes us towards the “perfected” version of ourselves.
If you missed last week’s post on Snapchat Dysmorphia, here’s the link.
1. Filters Have Quietly Rewritten Beauty Standards
People used to bring celebrity photos to cosmetic clinics.
Now they bring their own filtered selfies.
Because it’s still “you,” with emotions deeply attached to that digital face…even where grossly realistic.
2. You Begin to Prefer Your Edited Self
The more you use filters, the more normal they feel.
Slowly, the unedited you becomes the stranger.
3. Social Media Rewards the Perfect Version of You
Every like, comment, and “You look amazing!” triggers dopamine, the brain’s reward chemical.
Your mind quickly learns: “People respond better to the filtered me.”
It becomes a quiet addiction.
4. You’re Surrounded by Perfect Faces All Day
Your feed is a highlight reel of flawless features. Even where one knows it’s edited, emotionally, the comparison still exists.
This isn’t vanity. It’s psychological conditioning.
Food for Thought
If social media suddenly showed only unfiltered faces for a week, would beauty standards shift…or would we panic?
Sit with that thought.
Next week, we’ll explore the real effects of Snapchat Dysmorphia, the emotional and mental ways it shows up in our daily lives.
Snapchat Dysmorphia is not magically conceived, it builds up through a complex mix of technology, psychology, and constant comparison. When one looks deeper, they realize how almost everything online pushes us towards the “perfected” version of ourselves. If you missed last week’s post on Snapchat Dysmorphia, here’s the link. Today,
There was a time when taking a selfie felt simple. No pressure, no retakes, no softening tools. Just you and your camera.But slowly, filters slipped in. Smooth skin here. Brighter eyes there. A little glow, a little symmetry…and now the edited you starts to feel like the “real you.” This
🌿 Before You Begin Take a quiet moment for yourself…breathe, pause, and be present.This isn’t a test; it’s a soft reflection on how you see yourself and the world around you.There are no right or wrong answers, only awareness.As you respond, do so with honesty and kindness toward yourself.Remember, growth