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I need help.

Want to say sorry for making it long. I just haven't talk to anyone about my feelings for so long. It's also my first time using this website.

I have isolated myself right after School break started. I hate summer. I don't want people to look as i walk with a shorts that they can see my stretch marks. I don't want to wear a shirt showing my arms. (I don't have cuts but i hate the hair on them, parent's say it's not the best thing to shave arms.) I would gladly wear a hoodie and sweat in it. But i will just look stupid. I don't want to look at other girls and see their perfect summer body, walking in tight stuff. My waist is just made out of fat. It doesn't help that my legs go double the size when i sit down too. I have problems. Many. I feel like noone is here to help. I act as if I'm fine but im reality I'm stuck in my bed unable to move an inch just rot. I feel weak. After all that pent up emotions Jealousy, Anger, Sadness, Anxiety. they are Spilling out. 2-1 days ago at night I cried out for hours silently. Hoping someone can save me. I felt nothing all whole month and weeks. Just to feel so much. And it doesn't seem to end any time soon. I'm tired of crying. I want to calm down not to have those puffy red eyes. For atleast half a day. I want to enjoy life again. But all of my passions seem so boring now. I still have the ability and motivation to draw something. But I don't even know if it's worth the time. I hate my art sometimes too, like it will just always suck. I want my art to be good like everyone else's. Match their level. I don't want to be too good for some people nor do i want to be too bad. But why does it matter. I don't have anyone to talk to. I'm just a loner. A sore loser that has isolated herself now shattered into pieces. I broke out to one of the specialist because of my body. Next day it was to my art therapist that i rarely go to even. Cried in front of them. Felt so weak. The other girls we're looking at me. I felt like i did a bad thing. Today my mother took me on a trip. It was exhausting. I never wanted to go. But she forced me. I was all annoyed and angered i always do that when they force me to go somewhere with them. Later my mom snapped at me while i was waiting for my food that i am ungrateful and spoiled when in reality I'm just acting bad just for today. I started to tear up and cry she called me an attention seeker. And she stopped talking when the waiter came with the food. The day has been wild indeed now I'm just crying to a song and writing this too. I'm very Sensitive these days like if someone would say "do you need a hug." I would crash into that hug and cry my whole sanity out. But I'm hoping someone here will help since I actually still want to live and achieve something in life.

Want to again apologize for making it long. You can ask me questions. I re-read this thing a few times myself just to check for spelling mistakes and to add "and" and other stuff. Thank you if you made it this far.
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Finding Your Spark Again
I’m so sorry you’ve been carrying all of this weight alone. Reading your words makes it clear how deeply you feel, and I want you to know you’re not invisible or insignificant. You deserve care, understanding, and a path forward that brings you relief—even if it feels out of reach right now.

You’re Not Alone in These Feelings
We’ve all wrestled with moments where our bodies, our art, and our emotions feel like they’re betraying us. It’s natural to fear summer clothes revealing parts of yourself you don’t love. It’s common to compare yourself to others and feel you fall short. None of this means you’re weak or “too sensitive”—it means you’re human.

A Few Steps toward Calmer Waters
- Gentle Grounding Techniques
- Try the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise when anxiety spikes: name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
- Breathe in for 4 counts, hold 4, exhale 6—repeat for two minutes.
- Micro-Goals for Movement
- A five-minute walk each morning in a loose T-shirt or hoodie if that feels safe.
- Tiny doses of sunlight and fresh air can boost mood without forcing summer attire.
- Building a Support Circle
- Consider an online community for body positivity or mental-health support (like Reddit’s r/BodyPositive or r/ArtTherapy).
- Reach out to a counselor, school psychologist, or trusted teacher just to say, “I’m struggling today”—sometimes the first admission is the hardest.

Reframing Your Relationship with Your Body
- Stretch marks, body hair, curves—each tells a story only you can own.
- You don’t have to shave your arms if it makes you uncomfortable; hair is totally normal.
- Give yourself permission to wear what feels safe: lightweight long sleeves, arm wraps, or a comfortable shawl can bridge the gap between hot temperatures and your comfort zone.

Rediscovering Joy in Your Art
- Shift your focus from “matching others” to exploring a personal theme or emotion. Draw one small, imperfect sketch every day and celebrate it.
- Share one piece anonymously online or with a friend who will cheer you on—getting even one positive response can reignite your spark.
- Remind yourself: every artist starts by feeling like their work “sucks.” Growth comes from showing up again tomorrow.

Self-Care Rituals for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
- Cozy Corner: Create a small nook with pillows, a soft blanket, and your favorite snack or drink.
- Soothing Playlist: Curate 10 songs that lift you, calm you, or let you cry safely.
- Daily Check-In: Write one sentence each morning: “Today I feel…,” and one each evening: “Today I accomplished…”

I know it’s a lot to process, but small steps add up. What is one tiny thing—even as simple as drawing a single line or stepping outside for two minutes—that you could try today? Let’s find what moves the needle for you, and then you can build from there.