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 I just want to rip the fat off my stomach

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  • fearlessnights

    25 July 2012 at 00:42

    I just want to rip the fat off my stomach

     

    Hi, i'm 14 and recently i've been feeling really insecure about my weight. The last time I checked I was just under 7 stone and i'm about 5 foot 4. I'm not skinny enough. I look in the mirror and see fat arms, a fat face, fat legs, and worse of all a fat stomach. I've never had a flat stomach in my life and i feel so disgusting and worthless because of it. i've cut because of the way i look.

    my mum just says it's all in my head and encourages me to keep eating healthily and i do, but i genuinely believe I am fat. i know most teenage girls go through this at some point but it isn't going away. i burst into tears when i look in the mirror and i can't bring myself to even go swimming or anything because of my insecurities..

    is this body dysmorphia, or do you guys think it will pass with time? i just need some support just now, i feel truly horrible about myself :(

    all replies are welcomed. x
  • lifeisnoteasy1996

    26 July 2012 at 20:36

     
    musicgirl18 - 25 July 2012 at 00:42

     

    Hi, i'm 14 and recently i've been feeling really insecure about my weight. The last time I checked I was just under 7 stone and i'm about 5 foot 4. I'm not skinny enough. I look in the mirror and see fat arms, a fat face, fat legs, and worse of all a fat stomach. I've never had a flat stomach in my life and i feel so disgusting and worthless because of it. i've cut because of the way i look.

    my mum just says it's all in my head and encourages me to keep eating healthily and i do, but i genuinely believe I am fat. i know most teenage girls go through this at some point but it isn't going away. i burst into tears when i look in the mirror and i can't bring myself to even go swimming or anything because of my insecurities..

    is this body dysmorphia, or do you guys think it will pass with time? i just need some support just now, i feel truly horrible about myself :(

    all replies are welcomed. x

     

    hey your not fat infact your underweight for your age and height.what is it that make you feel fat ?is there anyone you could talk to about how you feel ?
  • trappedinside

    26 July 2012 at 22:58

     

    I know how you feel. If you wanna talk I am here. It helps to get it out with someone similar.
  • -nowayout-

    27 July 2012 at 11:08

     
    musicgirl18 - 25 July 2012 at 00:42

     

    Hi, i'm 14 and recently i've been feeling really insecure about my weight. The last time I checked I was just under 7 stone and i'm about 5 foot 4. I'm not skinny enough. I look in the mirror and see fat arms, a fat face, fat legs, and worse of all a fat stomach. I've never had a flat stomach in my life and i feel so disgusting and worthless because of it. i've cut because of the way i look.

    my mum just says it's all in my head and encourages me to keep eating healthily and i do, but i genuinely believe I am fat. i know most teenage girls go through this at some point but it isn't going away. i burst into tears when i look in the mirror and i can't bring myself to even go swimming or anything because of my insecurities..

    is this body dysmorphia, or do you guys think it will pass with time? i just need some support just now, i feel truly horrible about myself :(

    all replies are welcomed. x

     

    I know exactly what you mean! I make myself sick after meals and am constantly worrying about my weight....i just want to cut all the fat off my body! (i also self harm too)

    To answer your question though.....I think you are suffering from body dysmorphia, from the description you gave of your height and weight, you would be classed as underweight.

    I think, maybe you should talk to your mum about it or if you feel she doesnt understand, an adult you trust? ...they may be able to suggest what you could do about the way you see yourself and feel.

    Stay strong lovely and i'm here if you want to chat  xxxxxxxx
  • fearlessnights

    27 July 2012 at 17:45

     
    -nowayout- - Today at 11:08

     

    I know exactly what you mean! I make myself sick after meals and am constantly worrying about my weight....i just want to cut all the fat off my body! (i also self harm too)

    To answer your question though.....I think you are suffering from body dysmorphia, from the description you gave of your height and weight, you would be classed as underweight.

    I think, maybe you should talk to your mum about it or if you feel she doesnt understand, an adult you trust? ...they may be able to suggest what you could do about the way you see yourself and feel.

    Stay strong lovely and i'm here if you want to chat  xxxxxxxx

     

    thanks for the reply! i have never made myself sick (i'm scared too) and i have self harmed because of the way I look. I don't think i'm underweight at all but i dont think i would class myself as overweight..if you understand what i mean? to me, i look fat, but to other people i look normal weight. it's driving me crazy that other people don't understand.

    I want to tell my mum about how I really feel but she's the sort of person who would say there's nothing wrong with me and dismiss it.  i'll think about telling one of my friends about how i feel.

    Thank you so much for replying, it means a lot. 

    xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • fearlessnights

    27 July 2012 at 17:46

     
    lifeisnoteasy1996 - 26 July 2012 at 20:36

     

    hey your not fat infact your underweight for your age and height.what is it that make you feel fat ?is there anyone you could talk to about how you feel ?

     

    I have a fat stomach. or at least, i think i do.. I just feel horrible about myself, and to be honest no-one else can see why, but i can :/  

    i dont want to talk to someone about it, i've tried and they don't understand

    thanks for replying xxx
  • fearlessnights

    27 July 2012 at 17:47

     
    trappedinside - 26 July 2012 at 22:58

     

    I know how you feel. If you wanna talk I am here. It helps to get it out with someone similar.

     

    thank you so much, and i know what you mean about talking to someone who understands, it's just hard to find someone who really does. x
  • -nowayout-

    27 July 2012 at 18:47

     
    musicgirl18 - Today at 17:45

     

    thanks for the reply! i have never made myself sick (i'm scared too) and i have self harmed because of the way I look. I don't think i'm underweight at all but i dont think i would class myself as overweight..if you understand what i mean? to me, i look fat, but to other people i look normal weight. it's driving me crazy that other people don't understand.

    I want to tell my mum about how I really feel but she's the sort of person who would say there's nothing wrong with me and dismiss it.  i'll think about telling one of my friends about how i feel.

    Thank you so much for replying, it means a lot. 

    xxxxxxxxxxxxx

     

    It's good you've never made yourself sick...it's such a bad habbit to get into  I've started and now i cant stop, i dont know what to do about it

    I understand what you mean...it's hard to be happy with the way you look and it's just constant thoughts of 'i'm fat' 'need to lose weight'

    I would suggest to speak to a teacher at school about it but with it being the summer holls that probably wouldnt be very good advice! ...if you still havent managed to speak to anyone about how you feel before you go back to school....i reckon you should speak to a teacher you trust

    always here if you need to talk...i understand how you feel  xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • fearlessnights

    27 July 2012 at 19:22

     

    ok so i just weighed myself after a while of being scared to..

    it turns out i'm nowhere near underweight (i didn't think i was, obviously), but i'm JUST under 9 stone!! this makes me feel even worse! i'm crying because that is really bad, for me anyway!! :((
  • serz

    30 July 2012 at 09:21

     
    musicgirl18 - 27 July 2012 at 19:22

     

    ok so i just weighed myself after a while of being scared to..

    it turns out i'm nowhere near underweight (i didn't think i was, obviously), but i'm JUST under 9 stone!! this makes me feel even worse! i'm crying because that is really bad, for me anyway!! :((

     

    Look, i know exactly how u feel.  Im just over 9stone and i hate myself for it.  And I also selfharm because of it.  If u need to talk I completely understand how u feel xxx

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