how to stop obsessing over weight

tldr: can’t stop obsessing over weight after i started cheer with a lot of tiny short girls, who tend to make slightly backhanded comments. does anybody have any experience or advice on something like this. recently i havnt been able to stop obsessing over my weight. it’s to the point where i can’t sleep at night by thoughts that i’m fat and i get so mad when i do eat. my first reaction if i do something wrong is to not let myself eat because i don’t deserve it. i am constantly comparing myself to other girls and i can hardly focus on anything else. i had some issues with this before but it’s gotten a lot worse since starting cheer, and all the backhanded comments i’ve endured during the season. while most of the girls are fairly short (4’9 to 5’3) i’m 5’4 1/2 and they always bring up how tall and heavy i am, even though i’m a normal weight for my height. it’s just so difficult to constantly tell yourself not to eat and then if you do you beat yourself up over it. i also struggle with contamination ocd, adm with that i can at least i can temporarily get rid of those feelings, but not with this. if anybody has any advise for this, please let me know.

Harm OCD

Username: donnocddonnocd

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

I don't know if this will help or not.. But I am about 30 now 20 pounds overweight.. 10 pounds down :) I started before dieting and that didn't work out.. Eventually got advise from a dietician who explained that dieting wasn't the best approach for me but rather caloric balance.. When I dieted I felt sluggish and exhausted every day When I started work with the dietician they were able to modify the foods to give me a lot more strength and ate more but the right foods. Perhaps seeking out a dietician would offer some options to consider? They definitely do not recommend not eating but they plan out the best nutrition for individual goals

Username: ChihuahuaprincessChihuahuapri...

Date posted: 1y ago

I’m so sorry you are going through this, I know what it feels like since I went exactly through this 4 years ago, I would obsess over my weight & I had contamination ocd. I don’t have any advice but I can say it does go away, but I suggest going to a psychologist if you can afford one or even on here so they can help you out since I know how scary and triggering it is. Just know you do get over it and you will be so much happier! 💜

Username: artsygirlartsygirl

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Please be careful with these thoughts as OCD and eating disorders can both have intrusive thoughts and a need to control.

Username: RandomOCDGuyRandomOCDGuy

Date posted: 1y ago

This is definitely OCD and should be addressed with an OCD specialist. I hope you get the help you need and deserve to live a healthy life

Username: Salvatoria

Date posted: 5y ago

Does anyone struggle with their ocd when it comes to weight and exercise? I feel like I’m getting too obsessed with it and getting in the mindset of having a negative body image

Perfectionism OCD

Username: mindfulhec

Date posted: 5y ago

One of my obsessions is about the fear of being fat. Can anyone relate? I’m struggling with grad school and have no control over working out so my thoughts are terrible. Getting dressed in the morning and constantly checking the mirror and obsessing over how people see me is exhausting...

Username: Nikki Kim

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

OCD & body image/food issues

every once in a while my body image issues flare up & it can get intense. i obsess over the feeling I have in my clothes to check if I’ve gained weight, think of food, and have this perception that everyone sees me in a certain light I don’t want to see. i really can beat myself up with negative self talk. i haven’t realized until today since body image issues are so common that this could be my ocd. i used to engage in highly restrictive behavior when it came to food—I eliminated any white carbs, dairy, meat, etc & would do intermittent fasting. it’s hard not to fall into this obsession. I gained a few pounds over the last couple of months and it makes me feel anxious for the summer. anyone have a similar experience? x

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