Today, I received many compliments from my co-workers on the weight I've lost and how nice I look. I haven't slept for the past month, and eating makes me nauseous. I don't have the heart to tell them my secret is anxiety and depression. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, a coworker complimented me on losing weight, and said that she wished she could drop a few pounds too. I was too embarrassed to tell her that the only reason I've lost weight is because I haven't been able to afford to eat. FML
Today, I saw my parents for the first time in 11 weeks. They commented on how much weight I lost. I told how due to stress, I hadn't been able to eat anything for the past two weeks and I was basically unintentionally starving myself. They told me to keep it up. FML
Today, my mom accused me of having an eating disorder, and I didn't correct her. Truth is, I lost weight after I went off the pill a year ago. I'm too embarrassed to tell my mom that I haven't had anyone in a year. FML
Today, all of my friends are complaining about weight gain due to the pandemic. Instead, I have remained the exact same size, but completely unable to sleep or digest my food. FML
Today, I found out the medications my doctor gave me for depression are making me fat. My main reason for depression is an eating disorder. Now, I'm fat instead of just thinking I am. FML
Today, after weeks, I've finally reached my goal and lost 10 lbs. My sister got jealous about me losing weight, and told my parents and coworkers that I'm anorexic. Hello, intervention. FML
Today, I told my mom I lost 30 pounds because of an eating disorder. She told me to keep up the good work. FML
Today, I had to sit and listen in mortification as my mother tearfully told our therapist how much sleep she loses over my being morbidly obese. She doesn't seem to care that I'm body positive and happy with the way I am. FML
Today, I got fired from my job at a weight-loss center because I was too skinny, and apparently it's too depressing for the customers to handle. FML
Today, I finally went to the doctor's about my severe anxiety. I'm so used to putting on a happy performance around people that she didn't believe anything was wrong with me. FML
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Charlie Given 28
Please go get some help lack of proper nutrition from depression and anxiety can cause a lot of health issues down the road.
Lolo ✨ 5
I hate when people do this. People always assume weight loss is a positive thing when it could be a result of a mental health issue, eating disorder, something traumatic happening. Weight loss ≠ good all the time. I hope you’re getting help for your anxiety and depression if you can. Please don’t feel like the version of you before the weight loss isn’t just as valid or worthy of being valued and respected ❤️ sending you love and positive energy
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RichardPencil 32
I'm jealous! I wish I could have that form of depression. When I get down, I get fat. Rock your new exterior!
Charlie Given 28
Please go get some help lack of proper nutrition from depression and anxiety can cause a lot of health issues down the road.
jsaehloff 15
Same here
tulsy42 6
I call it the stress diet
Lolo ✨ 5
I hate when people do this. People always assume weight loss is a positive thing when it could be a result of a mental health issue, eating disorder, something traumatic happening. Weight loss ≠ good all the time. I hope you’re getting help for your anxiety and depression if you can. Please don’t feel like the version of you before the weight loss isn’t just as valid or worthy of being valued and respected ❤️ sending you love and positive energy