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Ways to feel pretty again?

Had 4 months being bedridden and eating junk bcuz of serious mental health issues after 3 yrs psychosis. I'm coming out of it, which I'm thankful for, but it shows on me.

I keep clean but I don't look/feel feminine anymore, I feel repugnant. I'm in my 20's. I do feel older than a 70yr old, too, not youthful. Any tips? I can just afford to buy a few skincare products. I will try to change my diet and start with 10 minute workouts.

Backstory:
I try to dress up to look decent but my makeup doesn't glow like before, and when I take it off I'm back to 0. My body is round, heavy dark circles and uneven skin, I look a bit old and worn out for my age so much that family have told me that I look older than my mom (shes 50+) and a very rude co-worker said I am a 'bad vibe' and I have no youthful energy, and it is obvious I am 'sick' from the look of me. It breaks my heart, I used to be so beautiful, loved making people laugh, loved going shopping (can't be outside for too long anymore, start going hooha).
I had to support myself, go to work and university (didn't graduate), whilst going crazy for 3yrs and now it shows on my demeanor.
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Oh my gosh I feel you, I use to put a lot of effort on my appearance, and gussied up. Now after years and years of mental health problems I really just didn’t bother, not for years. The meds make you fat, and I just never got sleep so I saw no point. Now that I’m finally getting sleep and look human again, I do put in much more effort, pearl earrings, foundation, make up, pretty cottagecore tops, and warm cardigans, jeans or dresses. It helped that I bought new clothes.

Getting really good sleep will restore you, trying soaking in the bath with a bath bomb, and cleansing off all the terrible energies of the day, try painting your nails just to feel a little more polished. Try new good quality clothes and buy some natural make up. Wear lace, floral and cottagecore dresses [look it up] if you want to feel more feminine. I’m so much happier when I’m being feminine and when I dress up. But It’s very hard with everything we go through [psychosis] to function and care about this stuff. Like the last two days I’ve just thrown on a hoodie, jeans and no make up. Don’t chastise yourself for that. We go through so much. It’s not your fault at all.
VioletSea · 26-30, F
@sirenofthesea I understand you ❤ I put on some nailpolish and I'm looking after my hygeine and hair more, it's definitely helped me to pull together as well as reading the bible. Thank you so much 💓