Hi, I've been on here before, I think it was last year sometime and I was pretty ill. I never got diagnosed for a specific thing but it's really been myself struggling with food and self image. I have and have always really suffered with crippling low self esteem and confidence and I also suffer from severe anxiety issues which is troubling by itself. I have really suffered for 4 years almost, but it's an on and off thing. I don't know how it came about. Could low self esteem and shyness plus I have been bullied in the past have anything to do with it? I can think of a few contributory factors... I don't get out a lot and have had to leave jobs because of my anxiety issues, I've been to my doctor and one time voiced my worries to my family which resulted in a lot of shouting and not believing me so family are not to do with this at all. I am 23 years old. Sorry for rambling...
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written by:Hold my hand and dont let go
posted: 11.07.2011 message:
Hey, i know this wont really help you but i seem to be in a very similar situation with the struggling with food and self image, i also have low self esteem and low confidence. If you every want to chat about any of these things just leave another post
Hope things go well!
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written by:shadow22
posted: 11.07.2011 message:
Hiya, Thanks for replying. When did your problems begin? I just don't know how to boost my confidence up, people tell me, just do the things you're afraid of but that just makes me worse to the point where I just run and hide.
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written by:Hold my hand and dont let go
posted: 13.07.2011 message:
Heyyy, my problems began not that long ago, around CHristmas this year. I'm lucky because my parents became aware of what was going on very early. Just Doing the things your afraid of doesnt help me, i would do it gradually if i were you.
i realise that you are much older than me so maybe your not intersted but if you want we could chat sometimes if we have similar problems.
best of luck
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written by:shadow22
posted: 21.07.2011 message:
Hii sorry, i don't think that message sent. I send one in reply agess ago :/ Yea my parents kind of guessed but didn't believe or refused to believe me as i attempted to communicate with them about it. I thought it would help me. Tbh I know it's wrong but i don't think telling people what is wrong with me will help at all. No one takes me seriously, even the doctors. I now have been given a permanent job at the same film i was at before so I must have been alright at it which is good :) Yes it would be good to chat to you, sorry stupid message didn't work earlier but of course id love to chat. :) Luck to you too
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