DoctorHouse
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Because we have all been brainwashed by social media, television, movies, romance novels, and even in some cases our parents to believe that looks are everything. Don't you find it interesting how many successful people tend to always be good looking with some unicorn exceptions like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, or Steve Jobs(he actually was not a bad looking guy in his youth). Look at the youtube channels. The most popular channels have great looking guys or women. And then on the other hand everyone likes a good train wreck once in a while so you will see those people succeed too because it's human nature to seek entertainment from those who fail just so you feel better about yourself.Why is this website full of people like this?
You are here because you don't want to fail looking older than your age/peers or feel unattractive. And I see absolutely nothing wrong with trying to do whatever it takes to feel attractive or fit in with your peers. I have BDD so I know what it's like to hate almost everything about myself. But I only learned that from society. The moment I isolate myself from television, society, social media, and hang around people who don't judge or criticize me, I am actually at peace and happy. This forum is not going to fulfill those needs because too many people have made this place a pissing contest on who has the worst case.
Unfortunately, this place attracts men with the same type of struggles that stem from low self esteem, anxiety and depression. I won't deny that this place is an excellent place to vent and explore your feelings in a group therapy type atmosphere but unfortunately there are alot of people here that want to make this all a contest. Of course, I know we have some guys trolling on here which only proves they actually have nothing better to do than push down a person when he's feeling down and at his lowest. Those people are actually bullies and probably have been bullied themselves. They most likely have issues themselves and this is a good place to feel that they are better than anyone else when in reality they got more problems than you can imagine. This place should be more about brotherhood and about giving advice in a positive manner. But instead we tend to accuse people of being a troll or having no hair loss(and in alot of cases they don't) without realizing that they may be here because they really need help just fitting in with their peers in general. I have been on this forum along time and I can tell you most of the guys on here are really here to help and give support which is why I can see this place still existing after all these years.
@Ikarus, although you have your share of dislikes from the guys here due to your some of your posts, I actually admire your determination to fit in here regardless of what people say or think about you. Don't take this the wrong way but I think you actually enjoy the attention they give you. I think it's good that you can hold your own ground when they really go at you. Shows you have some spine. I am sure I am going to get a million dislikes for saying that but it will only prove my point of how this place is nothing but a contest with some spiteful jealous people who don't want to cut some slack for those who are really hurting beyond just how much hair they have on their head.
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