TikTok trend has women sharing their exact measurements to combat body dysmorphia

Imagine looking in the mirror and instead of seeing a truthful reflection of your appearance, you’re confronted by something much more menacing. And then, against all reason, your brain speaks up to reassure you, “yes, that’s correct, that’s exactly what you look like”. This is the reality faced by people struggling with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Cassidy Tweedt, a 27-year-old student who struggles with both BDD and bipolar disorder, is actively doing her part by encouraging women to share their body measurements. She hopes to help those with the disease contextualize their appearances and regain footing in reality. “Another girl I follow posted her measurements for clothes ... I was like, wow, that’s the same size as me but she looks so much different than how I see myself. And I thought it was so helpful to see a girl my size. So here you go, this is me”. Over 100 TikTokers have shared their measurements in similar videos using her audio. "I definitely did not plan on women using my sound to make their own videos and spread more and more body sizes. The variety was so stunning to see”