Hey saluki girl, I had to comment because you sound a little bit like me, although my self-esteen issues are a little more extreme and keep me from being able to function sadly. Anyway, I have what is called, body dysmorphic disorder, and from what you've been describing it sounds like you might have it mildly also. I'm not a Dr. though so I can't say for sure. Look it up on wikpedia if you ever get a chance, alot of what you described seems to go hand and hand with the disorder, although as I said, it seems as if you only have a mild case of it which is very very good. Well, hopefully this has been of some help, and if you do feel you have the disorder after reading about it, I strongly suggest you get help for it because it can worsen over time if left untreated and I am proof of that, lol. Goodluck! Oh, and if I may ask, what did you score on the sanity test for self esteem?? I socre 100 so that should give you a general idea of what BDD is like. Ttyl!