Do you love your body?

I have body dysmorphia (BDD) . I can remember as early as 3rd grade so maybe like 8yrs old I’ve always “obsessed” about my body. And I know it comes from childhood, my parents have always pointed out things about my body. Not just parents but aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, etc.. I am 22 now and I still desire to have this “perfect” body. I have tried to accept and love my body but it just seems like that is impossible. Picking my body apart is all I’ve ever known. To the point where I really ask myself.. is there women who have truly loved their authentic body? Is that actually possible? I wonder how that feels. To be content with the body you were born with. To love and accept the way your body changed after bearing a child. Is that real? It’s not that I try and purposely tell myself that I won’t love and fully accept myself until I have the perfect body. My brain is wired that way.. and I wish it wasn’t. I am seeking help (therapy) but I’ve always wondered how it felt to love your body. But if I could change the things I didn’t like about my body right now I absolutely would😭. And maybe and I’m hoping one day I will and even though I want it I still feel ashamed. I just want to be able to love my body.

If you have or had BDD how did you heal from it? How did you make those thoughts go away? And insight or advice is appreciated.