A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEAUTY THERAPY

 We’ve all heard the saying, “Beauty is more than skin deep”, referencing a person’s character and personality. But have you ever actually paid attention to and considered what your beauty regime is for the internal? 

We’ve all heard the saying, “Beauty is more than skin deep”, referencing a person’s character and personality. But have you ever actually paid attention to and considered what your beauty regime is for the internal? 

I was thinking about this the other day as I have recently started to receive therapy for my anxiety. Anxiety is something I regularly experience, impacting how I feel day-to-day and changing how I present outwardly. I’m less confident; I feel dull and don’t want to make an effort. My skin becomes stressed and breaks out. I’m not my full self. 

Therapy has become part of the way I pamper myself, a new addition to my beauty routine. Sounds a little strange, right? Isn’t therapy for people who are in crisis, depressed, and really at the end of themselves? While the answer to all that is yes, therapy is also for, well, everyone. 

Therapy helps me make sense of the things that confuse me, it’s enabling me to get rid of the ugly thoughts that worm their way inside, and it’s slowly allowing me to release the toxic parts of me that I’ve buried deep. 

As each day gets a little easier and as I learn the skills needed to manage the things I cannot control, I find myself feeling brighter. From the outside, you may not see any physical changes, but it’s my own perception that’s being adjusted. 

‘Bad’ skin days don’t have the same control over my feelings; I look into the mirror and don’t fear my changing body. My smile is more genuine. 

This is my new type of beauty therapy. 

Danni’s picks for this month’s Pamper are here.