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I think that it's unreal how I've always been overweight. I was bullied in elementary for even wearing JEANS. I wore PJs to class ever since. I didnt grow up around my extended family, cousins. I was shy, timid and little did I know, that I would struggle with anxiety and depression. There's more to that story than just being insecure. There was a phase of childhood trauma in there, involving other family members (hence the reason I wasn't around them much, I'm sure you could figure out what I was, it's very common in a dysfunctional family). I moved to a bigger city almost 3 years ago and my anxiety has skyrocketed. I tried to keep a job 3 times, all failing due to stress and anxiety. I don't have the money for a therapist. But at the same time, I don't know what I would tell them. I'm anxious over anything and everything. There's no reason. I'm at the happiest stage of my life at the moment And I'm struggling. struggling with body image and no motivation to make changes, struggling with wondering what everyone thinks of me even though it doesn't matter. I'm having trouble getting out and making friends. I get the sweats, I get nervous and anxious and I find ways to exit myself. I'm sure that maybe, if I dropped this weight, I would absolutely be more confident, more extroverted and energetic and fun. is anyone else struggling? I'm a whole adult and I'm having high school problems.
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Hypothyroidism
Overweight & Obesity
Anxiety (Including GAD)
Acute Anxiety
Excessive Sweating
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I was a chubby kid and then I got hypothyroidism so my weight increased dramatically. There are days I think I have body dysmorphia. I'm a "normal" weight now and still want to lose more. While I'm slowly becoming more confident I don't attribute it to losing weight. It's definitely not made me more extroverted. It makes me more anxious in public especially around guys. My confidence has come from the people I surround myself with. Influencers I relate to have also helped. Sometimes I'm energetic sometimes I'm not. I don't know how much help I would be but if you want to talk more about it, I'm here.
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Yes, i struggle with my weight, my fears, my self esteem and my anxiety. Thank you for sharing your story!
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