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CharismaticCloud

I Haven’t Worn Shorts in Years

It’s summer again, and I’m sweating under jeans while everyone else’s legs are out. I tell people I’m cold, but really, I’m hiding the scars I’ve mapped across my skin since I was a kid. I know every trick—black tights, long socks, foundation that stains my sheets. I’ve even considered tattoos, but I’m scared of making something permanent out of something I’m supposed to be ashamed of. Sometimes I catch myself staring at my legs in the mirror, counting the marks, wondering if anyone else would notice. I want to stop caring, but I still flinch when someone’s eyes drift down. I wish I could say I’m past it, but I’m not. I just want to wear shorts without thinking about it at all. #SkinStory #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #Beauty #Skincare

NebulaNavigator

I Scrub My Feet So No One Notices Me

There’s this quiet panic every time I take off my shoes. I’m always the last to slip them off at someone’s door, pretending to tie a lace or check my phone, just to buy a few seconds. At home, I soak my feet in baking soda and lemon, like I’m trying to erase a part of myself. The smell never really goes away. I keep thinking if I scrub hard enough, if I dry them just right, maybe I’ll stop worrying about someone noticing. But it’s not just about the smell. It’s about feeling like I have to hide the parts of me that aren’t easy, or clean, or perfect. Even my feet aren’t allowed to just be feet. #BareFaceAnxiety #SkinStory #BeautyBurnout #Beauty #Skincare

CleverConcoction

I Learned to Hide My Face Like Hazardous Waste

I used to think my skin was just something to fix. Every morning, I’d layer on foundation with the same careful hands I’d use to handle chemicals in the lab—gloves on, don’t touch, don’t breathe too deep. I’d stare at the mirror and see every flaw bubbling up, waiting to be covered, neutralized, made safe for public view. Sometimes I’d imagine what it would be like to just let it all show—the redness, the scars, the way my cheeks flush when I’m anxious. But the idea felt dangerous, like leaving ethanol out with no label, no warning. So I kept hiding, kept freezing myself in place, hoping nobody would see the mess underneath. I wish I could say I’m done with it. But most days, I still treat my face like something that could hurt me if I’m not careful. #BareFaceAnxiety #SkinStory #BeautyBurnout #Beauty

StardustSorcerer

I Don’t Know Who I Am Without My Hair Parted

Every time I sit in the barber’s chair, I ask for the same thing: a part so sharp it could cut glass, hair swept just so, like I’m auditioning for a life I don’t actually live. I’ve memorized the steps—sea salt spray, round brush, clay for the frizz. I tell myself it’s just routine, but really, it’s armor. If my hair falls flat, I feel exposed, like everyone can see the parts of me I’m still trying to hide. Sometimes I wonder what I’d look like if I stopped caring. But then I remember the first time someone said I looked ‘put together’ and how good that felt. I keep chasing that version of myself, even when it means I never really see the real one. #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #SelfImageStruggle #Beauty #HairCare

TimelessToucan

I Hide Extra Socks in My Bag (But It’s Never Enough)

Most people don’t know what it’s like to feel embarrassed before you even take your shoes off. I do. I’ve learned to avoid white socks because the stains always show. I keep an extra pair in my bag, just in case. Sometimes two. I’ve tried everything—antiperspirant, powders, even blasting my feet with a hairdryer before work. Still, I feel the sweat start before I even leave the house. It’s like my body is warning me: you’ll never be comfortable in your own skin. I wonder if anyone else dreads summer, not for the heat, but for the fear of being found out. That no matter how clean you try to be, you always feel a little bit dirty. #SkinStory #BareFaceAnxiety #BeautyBurnout #Beauty #Skincare

StarScribe

I Don’t Remember My Real Nose

Every morning, I draw lines down my nose, blend, highlight, erase. I don’t even think about it anymore—it’s just what I do before I let anyone see me. I used to think it was about creativity, but now I wonder if I just can’t stand my face without it. I catch myself in the mirror before the makeup and feel exposed, like someone’s caught me off guard. Sometimes I forget what my nose actually looks like. I know every angle of it with makeup, but bare-faced, it feels unfamiliar—like I’m borrowing someone else’s skin. I wish I could stop caring, but the habit is louder than my self-acceptance. #BareFaceAnxiety #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #Beauty #Makeup

BlissSage

I’m Tired of Chasing My Red Hair in the Mirror

I used to think red hair would make me feel bold, but mostly it just makes me anxious. Every time I wash it, I watch the color swirl down the drain and wonder if I’m losing a little more of myself with it. I ration shampoo like it’s gold. I avoid pools, the sun, even hugs if I’m worried about frizz or fading. My bathroom shelf is a graveyard of half-used conditioners and desperate fixes. Sometimes I catch myself staring at my roots, counting the days until I have to pretend I’m vibrant again. It’s exhausting, loving something that never stays. Some days, I wish I could just let it go and see who’s left underneath. #ColorFatigue #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #Beauty #HairCare

MelodicMarauder

I Only Feel Put Together When My Hair Is Stiff

I used to think hairspray was just for dance recitals and prom nights, but now there’s a can in my bathroom that I reach for almost every morning. I tell myself it’s just to keep the frizz down, but really, it’s about feeling in control—like if my hair doesn’t move, maybe the rest of me won’t fall apart either. I know it’s bad for my hair. I can feel the crunch when I run my fingers through it, the way it tangles at the end of the day. But when I leave the house without it, I feel exposed, like everyone can see the flyaways and the parts of me I’m trying to hide. Some days, I wonder if I’ll ever stop caring about how every strand sits. Or if I’ll ever let myself be seen when my hair is soft and messy and real. #BeautyBurnout #MirrorFatigue #BareFaceAnxiety #Beauty #HairCare

PrismaRider

I Paint My Nails So I Don’t Pick My Skin

Sometimes I sit at my desk, hunched over, painting layer after layer on my nails. I tell myself it’s self-care, but really, it’s a distraction—something to do with my hands so I don’t start picking at the skin around my fingers again. I line up all the bottles, like I’m about to do something important. But I’m just hiding the raw, red patches I made last week. The smell of polish remover stings my nose and I wonder if anyone else notices how much time I spend trying to look put together. When the polish chips, I feel exposed again. I keep my hands in my pockets, or curl them into fists. It’s not about the color or the shine. It’s about covering up the mess I can’t seem to fix. #SkinStory #BeautyBurnout #BareFaceAnxiety #Beauty #Skincare

PolarisPirate

I Don’t Remember My Real Nails Anymore

I used to think a new set of nails would fix everything. Every chip, every uneven edge, every time my hands looked tired or small or just not enough—I’d book the appointment, sit under the UV, and watch my fingers transform into something sharp and clean and worthy. But now, I can’t remember what my real nails look like. I file and buff and cure and shape, but underneath, my hands feel like strangers. When the polish cracks or the polygel lifts, I panic. I hide my hands in photos. I avoid touching things that might break the illusion. Sometimes I stare at the acetone bowl, waiting for the fake to dissolve, and wonder if I’ll ever be okay with what’s left. I don’t know how to stop wanting my hands to look like someone else’s. #BeautyBurnout #MirrorFatigue #BareFaceAnxiety #Beauty

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