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I Struggle With My Body Image

To say I struggle with my body image, is an understatement. I hate myself. I hate my body. I despise myself from head to toe. I've tried dieting, exercise, and starving myself. I was bulimic during my last years of high school and all that happened was I got a trip to the hospital sick as a dog. I went 300lbs to 130lbs in a matter of 2 to 3 months. I gained everything back after I got really sick and ended up in a wheelchair after my bones weakened to the point that my hip collapsed. And ever since I haven't been able to lose weight since. Now I hate everything. I rarely leave the house. I wear a sweater and a wool hat even when its 90 degrees so I don't offend anyone with my looks and shape.
I tried to get surgery but because of the health problems I developed, I was denied any chance of weight loss surgery. I tried to talking to someone about it but people are useless when it comes to the subject of my body image. I don't know how else to see myself either than fat and disgusting now. That's how people look at me anyway. I can't even walk into a store without getting laughs or disgusted looks from everyone. That's why I shut myself away from everything and everyone. If I can't stand the way I look, no one else will.
I don't struggle with body issue problems. I suffer but alone. I'd been holding this in for years now and this is my first post venting everything I feel about my body.
RosaDawn · 46-50, F
Assume yourself and love yourself. Walk every nights. Lot of water. Eat better. You wont be slim, you will be fat but less fat. If you think that you have 150 pounds to lose and need surgery then you will probably fail and its maybe not true. So, if you think that you could lose 50 pounds than 25 more... Its cool. And so you wont need surgery and you will recognise yourself in a mirror. But bit more like you like.
tallguy93 · M
Can I suggest you send me a pic and I will appraise it ! Your face is lovely and I am sure your body is in proportion. All hapes and sizes have their place in Society and Community and yours will be no exception !
Ready2LLL · 46-50, F
SW-User
Difficult, but don't give up. I force myself to exercise almost every day and sometimes that is tough but you have to dig in. You will reap the rewards and after a while it becomes a way of life
Gingersnapped · 61-69, F
Oh sweetie you are way too young to feel this way! I hope you find what you need to live life to its fullest. Here if you need a friend.
jbeegoode · 70-79, M
Odd thing from a poetic diva! You need professional help. It is out there for you. This serious stuff and you don't have to put up with it.
SW-User
I feel your pain

 
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