Q&A

Do you see any other person when you look at yourself in the mirror?

Do you see any other person when you look at yourself in the mirror?

Strictly speaking, when you look in a mirror, you see a face that you recognize as your own. This in and of itself is a remarkable feat—other animals generally can’t do this. But recognizing yourself is more than just identifying the face in the mirror as your own.

Is the mirror how others see you?

When you look at the mirror, you do not see the person that other people see. This is because your reflection in the mirror is reversed by your brain. When you raise your left hand, your reflection will raise its right hand. The image that we are looking at in the mirror is not the face that we show to the world.

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What do you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror?

A distorted perception of your shape- you perceive parts of your body unlike they really are. Being convinced that only other people are attractive and that your body size or shape is a sign of personal failure. Feeling ashamed, self conscious, and anxious about your body.

Is the reflection in the mirror real?

Although we’re the most comfortable and familiar with the face staring back at us while we brush our teeth in the morning, the mirror isn’t really the real us. It’s a reflection, so it shows how we look like in reverse. “Looking at yourself in the mirror becomes a firm impression. You have that familiarity.

Do I look inverted in real life?

Neither is very accurate. A mirror shows a reversed image of your face, and our faces are subtly asymmetrical. Therefore, a mirror image will always look slightly different from how we appear to other people – in that regard a photo is more accurate.

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Is it normal to talk to yourself in the mirror?

Yes, this is normal but don’t be habitual to this. This happens when there are too many thoughts in mind and we try to compile all of them together and get them out to self when nobody is around.

What is it called when you look in the mirror and see something different?

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental illness where people think they look different to how they really look. People with BDD may look at themselves in the mirror too much, or some people with BDD may actually try not to look in the mirror. Both of these are possible for a person with BDD.

How can I see my face as others see it?

Hold two hand mirrors in front of you with their edges touching and a right angle between them like the two covers of a book when you’re reading. With a little adjustment you can get a complete reflection of your face as others see it. Wink with your right eye. The person in the mirror winks his or her right eye.