Thanks, you guys. I suppose it's not healthy to be so self-conscious and I don't understand what's behind it exactly. But I love beauty and I like to beautify things around me somewhat. And, of course, beautiful personality is what's most important. If I had an ugly car, that wouldn't bother me, and, since my body is just a vehicle too, it seems it shouldn't bother me either. But my "identity" is wrapped up in my facial appearance and I wish I could change that without it seeming artificial or foreign. Oh, I remember now, one problem is that if I change my appearance significantly my identity will seem to change to others, so that they will feel they no longer know me, which might make me or them sad. Well, I guess this won't be too hard a problem to solve.
I appreciate the tips: like wear bangs; exercise tips; and so on. Thanks much. Jaymees' pics seem to be helpful for comparison of different styles.
I suppose I should have posted this in the Beauty section, but I didn't think of it when I posted.
