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New diagnosis just dropped

By Anonymous - 15/04/2025 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, after years of problems with my chest, spine, and gut, my doctor asked if I always suck my stomach in trying to look thinner. As he said it, I realised I do it all the time. Apparently I’ve been doing it for so long, I’ve given myself Hourglass Syndrome. It’s a real thing; look it up. FML

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Yudith 25

Wednesday 16 April 2025 18:54

Your abs must be as strong as The Hulk, sucking your stomach all the time like that.

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Yudith 25

Wednesday 16 April 2025 18:54

Your abs must be as strong as The Hulk, sucking your stomach all the time like that.

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