mindfulhec
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- 5y
ShellcatShellcat
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- 5y
I can definitely relate to your obsessions with body image. I've been struggling for decades with anorexia nervosa. I am no longer at a dangerously low weight but I obsess about eating/not eating, looking at myself in the mirror and on and on and on. I'd suggest getting a diagnosis from a primary health physician and also a therapist. Poor body image and eating disorders often show up when we're in college.
Jessica46Jessica46
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- 5y
Keeping a food journal didn’t help me. It just reminded me of what I ate and made me feel worse. Start slow. And try to surround yourself around people who don’t make you feel uncomfortable about eating. My mom was the worst ... always asking me what I ate or if I ate that day. So I had to distance myself from her
EmmaaaahhEmmaaaahh
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- 5y
I always see myself as fat. Every single day when I look in the mirror I see a tiny bit of fat and instantly tell myself that I am. But like I know I'm far from it realistically. But theres something in my brain that just doesn't get that. I constantly stress over how much I'm eating, how much I'm working out (which has been almost nothing right now because like you, im in school and I've been waaaaay too busy). When I'm slightly bloated from eating I feel like the ugliest thing that ever existed on this planet. I wish I could help you more to be honest but I haven't had much treatment for this problem yet (seeing a psychiatrist on Wednesday). Just know that you are not alone! Even if you believe you aren't beautiful, just know that there are tons of people out there who do believe that you are (including me!). Definitely seek professional help for this though if you feel you cannot handle it on your own, or you feel it is having a negative effect on your daily life
emmaannemmaann
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- 5y
I feel you. I am not fat at all but I’m so afraid of becoming over weight over time. I have orhtorexia and a small amount of Anorexia because I skip meals and eat very low amounts of food and I limit a lot of my food intake of fats and carbs. I’m currently working on getting a better mindset of eating and weight because I’ve lost 10 pounds in the past 2 months. I suggest getting help from your doctor or parents before it becomes worse. I wish I did. I’m still struggling but I’ve learned that food is important for your daily function and that eating more is healthier than less. Your doctor will know what to do and they will inform you and make you feel better about your diet. I also have apps that are good for logging food and keeping track of food if you think that could help. Good luck!
rlrrlr
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- 5y
yes I have intrusive thoughts about my body image and it sucksssss
Jessica46Jessica46
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- 5y
I have been struggling with this everyday for the past 16 years. I see two therapists and a Dietitian
Jessica46Jessica46
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- 5y
It isn’t easy.. but the therapy helps
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