Mirror exposure therapy is a psychological technique for the body and soul that helps treat negative body image, reduce anxiety and untie knots that intensify depression, we are definitely facing a very effective strategy to love and reconcile with the reflected person. on the mirror surface.
It may sound strange, but there are many women (and also men) who when they see their own image feel an uncomfortable and unpleasant feeling, some see a buildup of fat where there is not, others only see wrinkles, physical defects, ugliness and contempt. Almost not knowing how, the mirror becomes a torture space that ends up undermining its identity and self-esteem.
- These psychological realities often manifest themselves in clinical entities.
- Such as eating disorders or dysmorphic disorders as well.
- While a healthy person observes his image with acceptance and pride in every detail of his body.
- Patients with these pathologies feel very bad for details that are not real All this causes great suffering.
In cases where body dissatisfaction is so devastating, the use of mirror therapy, as well as the management of negative emotions and thoughts, has proven to be very effective. Let’s see more information below.
“It’s almost always the fear of being ourselves that takes us into the mirror. “Antonio Porchia-
Mirror exposure therapy is very effective, however, experts do not yet understand exactly the mechanisms by which the patient is finally able to accept their own body image, this technique uses several therapeutic tools that may vary depending on the needs of each patient.
Both researches certainly help to better understand the processes of this technique and are:
During mirror exposure therapy, we usually use two techniques
Griffen, TC, Naumann, E. et Hildebrandt, T. (2018) state that these two techniques are not always effective for all patients, in these situations a third strategy is used that always ends up facilitating the objectives:
We’ve talked about that a little earlier. Many people wonder how it is possible that after 6 sessions patients already have a marked improvement, it is common for stress to decrease, self-esteem to improve and for the person to begin to appreciate the often problematic areas of their own body. Is there an obvious success rate in mirror therapy?The reasons are:
As we can imagine, this technique can be the answer that many people need, especially for those who are at a time when they have not yet developed an eating disorder, but who are beginning to feel some rejection from the image that reflects the mirror. At this stage, it would be highly recommended to seek professional help. Think.