I'm a 24-year-old guy who has always been insecure about my appearance. Recently, I've been comparing myself a lot to my peers.
In an attempt to improve my self-image, I decided to get a nostril piercing in February to appear more 'edgy" and because liked the look. However, the piercing didn't turn out as I had hoped, and just removed it.
Losing the piercing has made me feel less confident, as it used to give me a sense of security. Additionally, seeing many others with the same piercing lately made me feel like just another face in the crowd, which bothered me.
Overall, want to be confident in my appearance, whether have a piercing or not. I don't want to act based on how others perceive me; I want to always behave naturally.
Any comments are appreciated, thank you very much 🙂