I went to the therapist for the first time last week regading my issues with the way I look specifically my weight. I have dieted all my life and it seems like it has been the focus of all my thoughts. I have a lost a good amount of weight but I never feel thin enough especially in my waist area. I work out 7 days a week and have extreme anxiety when I get dressed each morning in fear that my clothes will feel tight, indicating that I have gained weight. I rarely go on scales and hate taking pictures because I know I will analyze and critize my body in the picture. The way I look and feel in my skin usually dictates the day I will have whether I will be in a good mood or upset all day. I just want to happy and content with the way I look and not have it control my life. I want to be able to enjoy myself and not agonize over whether I will gain weight. I just ask for your thoughts and support from this group. Thank you
Welcome! thank you for sharing. I'm so glad you decided to see a professional to help you with this confounding problem. I hope this person has experience with this disorder and can help you.
You may have to face some things that you don't want to, in terms of accepting your body and 'exposure' to being at a healthier weight, but that's for your therapist and doctor to determine. Please continue to share, and know that you are understood here! Take care...Jan ♥
Welcome to support groups, how have you been today?
Welcome, I'm glad you are on here. It's a big step going to therapy, good job! You will really find so much support here.