Bollywood actress Ileana D'Cruz has shared an inspirational post - about accepting her body. Talking about her own experience of struglling with trying to be perfect, Ileana spoke about accepting that she is 'beautifully flawed', inspiring others to do the same, in the process.
Ileana started by sharing how like most comforts she is constantly worried about being imperfect. She penned, "I’ve always worried about how I looked. I’ve worried my hips are too wide, my thighs too wobbly, my waist not narrow enough, my tummy not flat enough, my boobs not big enough, my butt too big, my arms too jiggly, nose not straight enough, lips not full enough....."
The actress also shared, "I’ve worried that I’m not tall enough, not pretty enough, not funny enough, not smart enough, not “perfect” enough." Answering her own question, Ileana mentioned, "Not realising I was never meant to be perfect. I was meant to be beautifully flawed."
'Different. Quirky. Unique,' were some of the adjectives she used for herself, further stating, "Every scar, every bump, every “flaw” just made me, me. My own kind of beautiful."
Being a total inspiration, D'Cruz added, "That’s why I’ve stopped. Stopped trying to conform to the world’s ideals of what’s meant to be beautiful. I’ve stopped trying so hard to fit in. Why should I?? When I was born to stand out."
Here's her post:
We at DNA laud Ileana for coming out and raising awareness about the cause.
Atelophobia or 'the fear of being imperfect' could trigger symptoms such as - increase in anxiety, panic, excessive fear, hyperalertness, poor concentration, which could lead to muscle tension, headache and stomach pain. If you know someone with a need to be treated, visit your nearest therapist, psychologists or psychiatrics for help. A few of them, with the help of physiotherapy, medication and support groups can help in healing. Of course, the first step comes from acceptance.
