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Feeling empty

fridanyc
fridanyc

I feel sad, empty and so unhappy now. There is so much negativity coming from my mother right now that it’s hard to be around her and keep myself together. To top it all off I feel so ugly and fat. My face has broken out with acne something that I have never had before. The more I feel this way the more I want to eat comforting food. Then I feel guilty and sadder. I keep telling myself I will make changes to feel better about myself but I just can’t seem to do anything but dwell on my feelings.

InWonder
InWonder
Hey, I'm so sorry you're feeling this way. I know it's a dark and isolating place to be, but I love your courage in reaching out. That should be celebrated, because there's clearly a fight within...Overcoming our own skewed perceptions of ourselves is one of the most challenging hurdles in this life. If it's not something physical we distaste, it's something internal. All this to say, you're not alone and what you're battling does not make you an outsider. What are some small steps you can take in the direction of a healthier mindset? What are some different activities you enjoy doing? And, is there a friend that you can be accountable to? It sounds like you need a little space from family, so in regards to healthy boundaries, what does that look like for you?
Keep hanging in there...this is a fight you can win. I believe in you.