So my son (24) Has always talked about how he hates his appearance and for years its stopped him from going out socializing. We have tried therapy and CBT but nothing seems to work for him, He says that it doesnt work because he still sees the insecurities about his appearance in the mirror.
He is always ordering stuff online like face creams and now he is starting to spend money on cosmetic procedures. He is mainly insecure about his face because of acne/scars and his body even tho he is not overweight in fact he has always been naturally athletic.
But he talks about how ugly he is to get a girlfriend and that the only way he can get one is if he has money, He is also on the autism spectrum and has always struggled in social situations.
He seems very visually focused and even back in school he was considered a visual learner. He said to me that he doesnt have the looks or personality to get a woman so that he'll have to use money instead.
He also always chews alot of gum because aparently it helps your jawline. He also works alot of hours and is very career driven but the reason why is because he feels like having more money will make him attractive to women