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Why Body Image Concerns Often Increase During the Summer
As the weather gets warmer, many people notice a shift in how they feel about their bodies. Suddenly, your body somehow seems louder, more noticeable, and more on your mind. If you find yourself more aware, more critical, or just generally more uncomfortable in your body during the summer, you are not alone. Body image is not fixed; it fluctuates just like the weather, and summer tends to create the perfect combination of conditions for body image concerns to become more prom

Dr. Gabrielle Schreyer-Hoffman
Jun 5


Why Summer Can Trigger Body Image Anxiety—and What You Can Do About It
Have you noticed your thoughts about your body becoming more critical as the weather gets warmer? For many people, the phrase “sun’s out, buns out” sparks more anxiety and dread about how their bodies are perceived than it does excitement or carefree energy. Summertime often means clothing that reveals more skin, more photos, and more social events where bodies feel on display. For individuals experiencing summer body image anxiety, this self-conscious awareness isn’t just fl

The Team at Upper East Side Psychology
May 21
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