Title. I don’t know what to consider it, whether it stems from body dysmorphia or whatever but I have a general (although not extremely impairing) fear and discomfort of nudity. This may be common, though I haven’t met anyone who’s as uncomfortable with nudity and their own body as I am.
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I haven’t really thought about the other ones, but I remember for sure that being naked and looking at nudity bothers me.
Sometimes, folks dealing with this kind of phobia can find relief during times where not having clothes on is necessary by limiting the senses that trigger the phobia the most.
As an example, while bathing, dropping the lights to bare minimum. While changing clothes, wearing headphones if the sounds make it harder to deal.
Some end up staying clothed partway during such occasions, by changing which parts are clothed one section at a time. Swimwear can help with bathing for sure. For changing, it’s possible to use a large draping piece of fabric that goes over everything, kind of tricking the mind so that it feels clothing on, even while different pieces of clothing are coming and going.
Unasked for advice isn’t necessarily a good idea, but it’s part of the conversation, so I felt okay doing it. Obviously, it’s never an obligation that anyone accept it or act on it