Does anyone have any advice on how to online date when it is causing severe self-esteem issues.
I have been using Hinge for months now and it has taken a severe toll on my self-esteem. I feel like all I do is think about my appearance now. I have been growing my hair out and starting to work on dressing nicer, but I feel like it's all I think about now is how to dress nicer, look more attractive, and take better photos. My appearance is pretty much my entire life. Sometimes I feel extremely ugly, which is weird because when I am objectively trying to rate myself I'd rate myself a 6 or 7. Sometimes I truly wonder if I have body dysmorphia disorder.
I have gotten profile reviews and tried to work on my profile but it is just hard when you don't have anyone to take photos of you. Just wondering if I should take a different approach or maybe if it is time for a break? I am in therapy and my therapist is aware of what is going on, it's just tough. I tried taking a break from dating apps for two weeks but ended up getting back on them. I only go on them because I am extremely lonely. I am 23 years old and have never had a girlfriend, I've been on a total of two dates (both in April), and I just want to meet someone so badly. All I want is companionship.
I can delete this if it comes off as self-pity.