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K
I'm not trying to pry... I just know that there are deeper issues with this than just your looks. You're dealing with it by taking it out on your body. But I think there may be something in your life that may feel out of control. Or there may be something stressing you. You are a beautiful girl but you are not seeing that. For some reason you can't see what others see when they look at you. When this began were you going though something stressful? Can you remember what started this feeling?
U
I haven't read through all the pages of this thread to see what was said, so i may be repeating.
But the reason you can't magically change your mind is because, in a sense, your brain either has a built in defect, or has been so programed into thinking the way you do, that you would have to be deprogramed to change it.
If you continue on trying to do this by yourself you will have a much higher chance of failing and not getting past it. On the other hand, if you seek out professionals that specialize in this field, you increase your chances greatly of stopping or limiting relapses. But at the core of it, whether born with, or programed with this thought, it won't change by willpower alone.
And i can assure you no one on this site has the training needed to give you the proper help.
You are already doing well by eating, and that's a great start and shows a potential for you to do really well with the right kind of help. Perhaps even beating it.
So continue praying about it, renewing your mind through God's word and seek some professional help so you can be a happy, healthy functioning adult. I hope you will take some healthy action and get this under control. If you need support along the way, though, you can always come here for that. (=
But the reason you can't magically change your mind is because, in a sense, your brain either has a built in defect, or has been so programed into thinking the way you do, that you would have to be deprogramed to change it.
If you continue on trying to do this by yourself you will have a much higher chance of failing and not getting past it. On the other hand, if you seek out professionals that specialize in this field, you increase your chances greatly of stopping or limiting relapses. But at the core of it, whether born with, or programed with this thought, it won't change by willpower alone.
And i can assure you no one on this site has the training needed to give you the proper help.
You are already doing well by eating, and that's a great start and shows a potential for you to do really well with the right kind of help. Perhaps even beating it.
So continue praying about it, renewing your mind through God's word and seek some professional help so you can be a happy, healthy functioning adult. I hope you will take some healthy action and get this under control. If you need support along the way, though, you can always come here for that. (=
Hello TemporaryCircumstances 
I would just like to say two things:
1. If someone gives you a compliment regarding a physical aspect of yourself, whether you agree or not, I beg you; please accept the compliment!! My sister constantly makes comments about how "fat" and "ugly" she is (which she most certainly is not), and she REFUSES to believe when anyone syas anything to the contrary. She won't even take a compliment from her husband. It drives us crazy!! It greatly saddens me when I give someone a genuine compliment, and all they do is tell me I'm wrong. It feels like I'm jut being shrugged off and rejected. So, even if you disagree....just say thank you. Who knows...maybe in time, you'll start to believe it yourself
Please bear all of that in mind as I say this:
2. You are absolutely STUNNING. You are absolutely NO WHERE near fat. I mean that from the very bottom of my heart. Seeing only our flaws, and sometimes even inventing flaws, is something people (particularly women, I think) tend to hold on to, and it's an extremely hard habit to break. We're so good at throwing praise and compliments at everyone except for ourselves.
My prayer for you is that you might start seeing yourself the way God sees you; as a beautiful, precious jewel
I would just like to say two things:
1. If someone gives you a compliment regarding a physical aspect of yourself, whether you agree or not, I beg you; please accept the compliment!! My sister constantly makes comments about how "fat" and "ugly" she is (which she most certainly is not), and she REFUSES to believe when anyone syas anything to the contrary. She won't even take a compliment from her husband. It drives us crazy!! It greatly saddens me when I give someone a genuine compliment, and all they do is tell me I'm wrong. It feels like I'm jut being shrugged off and rejected. So, even if you disagree....just say thank you. Who knows...maybe in time, you'll start to believe it yourself
Please bear all of that in mind as I say this:
2. You are absolutely STUNNING. You are absolutely NO WHERE near fat. I mean that from the very bottom of my heart. Seeing only our flaws, and sometimes even inventing flaws, is something people (particularly women, I think) tend to hold on to, and it's an extremely hard habit to break. We're so good at throwing praise and compliments at everyone except for ourselves.
My prayer for you is that you might start seeing yourself the way God sees you; as a beautiful, precious jewel
K
Yes, I thought there was more. Im so sorry that you faced all of that. Have you had counseling? Have you been able to talk to anyone about what you have gone through. Those are two very life changing things to have faced,especially at your age. Things in your life were out of control, but you could control food. And that is usually where it starts. It really has nothing to do with body image. There are deeper scars that need to be healed. You need help to do that. A Christian counselor would be a great help.
T
Hello TemporaryCircumstances
I would just like to say two things:
1. If someone gives you a compliment regarding a physical aspect of yourself, whether you agree or not, I beg you; please accept the compliment!! My sister constantly makes comments about how "fat" and "ugly" she is (which she most certainly is not), and she REFUSES to believe when anyone syas anything to the contrary. She won't even take a compliment from her husband. It drives us crazy!! It greatly saddens me when I give someone a genuine compliment, and all they do is tell me I'm wrong. It feels like I'm jut being shrugged off and rejected. So, even if you disagree....just say thank you. Who knows...maybe in time, you'll start to believe it yourself
Please bear all of that in mind as I say this:
2. You are absolutely STUNNING. You are absolutely NO WHERE near fat. I mean that from the very bottom of my heart. Seeing only our flaws, and sometimes even inventing flaws, is something people (particularly women, I think) tend to hold on to, and it's an extremely hard habit to break. We're so good at throwing praise and compliments at everyone except for ourselves.
My prayer for you is that you might start seeing yourself the way God sees you; as a beautiful, precious jewel
I would just like to say two things:
1. If someone gives you a compliment regarding a physical aspect of yourself, whether you agree or not, I beg you; please accept the compliment!! My sister constantly makes comments about how "fat" and "ugly" she is (which she most certainly is not), and she REFUSES to believe when anyone syas anything to the contrary. She won't even take a compliment from her husband. It drives us crazy!! It greatly saddens me when I give someone a genuine compliment, and all they do is tell me I'm wrong. It feels like I'm jut being shrugged off and rejected. So, even if you disagree....just say thank you. Who knows...maybe in time, you'll start to believe it yourself
Please bear all of that in mind as I say this:
2. You are absolutely STUNNING. You are absolutely NO WHERE near fat. I mean that from the very bottom of my heart. Seeing only our flaws, and sometimes even inventing flaws, is something people (particularly women, I think) tend to hold on to, and it's an extremely hard habit to break. We're so good at throwing praise and compliments at everyone except for ourselves.
My prayer for you is that you might start seeing yourself the way God sees you; as a beautiful, precious jewel
Thank you... that means a lot
U
That works out well. You have put up a barrier between you and help. So that way you don't really receive any help. And that way you don't have to confront anything painful. And i didn't say acknowledge, i said CONFRONT. People can must more easily say 'i have this problem' or 'this situation happened to me'. But to face it head on and battle it is something few people do and is a root cause with many drug and alcohol addicts. Refusal to actually Deal with painful issues.
So unless there is a specific incident tying in to therapy and counseling that was scarring or traumatic, then this distrust is just a defense mechanism to keep yourself trapped in a bad cycle. Don't let fear prevent you from living your life. If you want to be happy and feel good about yourself it is very important to learn how to confront and work through things, no matter how difficult it may be.
And i can say this from personal experience. I have been in counseling and had things dredged up that i did Not want to deal with. Leaving counseling after such incidents always left me anxious, edgy and sometimes even physically ill. But having it brought to light, once the initial upset was passed, felt better. So i encourage you to put down your damaging self defenses and put a whole hearted effort into recovery. Many others have, and you are as capable as they are.
So unless there is a specific incident tying in to therapy and counseling that was scarring or traumatic, then this distrust is just a defense mechanism to keep yourself trapped in a bad cycle. Don't let fear prevent you from living your life. If you want to be happy and feel good about yourself it is very important to learn how to confront and work through things, no matter how difficult it may be.
And i can say this from personal experience. I have been in counseling and had things dredged up that i did Not want to deal with. Leaving counseling after such incidents always left me anxious, edgy and sometimes even physically ill. But having it brought to light, once the initial upset was passed, felt better. So i encourage you to put down your damaging self defenses and put a whole hearted effort into recovery. Many others have, and you are as capable as they are.
K
I understand how you feel. I had some heath issues and my doctor told me I should go talk to a counselor. But I had the same problem as you, I couldn't open up to them. I just don't open up to strangers easily. But you do need to find someone you can trust and confide in. Whether a youth leader or pastors wife,you need someone you feel you can open up to. That burden is too heavy to carry at your age. Blue Ladybug is a great person to talk to. You may find it easier to talk in private but to talk online. I write my feelings better than I can speak them. My husband is so great and understands this is how I express myself. If I have something serious I need to share with him I write it in an email and then we discuss it. You may find the same thing. But you really need to find someone you can open up to.
U
Look into What is EMDR? | EMDR Institute – EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING THERAPY
for PTSD. It's a highly effective form of therapy for PTSD, actually it's the most effective. I looked into it a few years ago to ensure there was nothing weird about it, spiritually speaking, or otherwise. I was 100% comfortable with it, and i am cautious about such things.
for PTSD. It's a highly effective form of therapy for PTSD, actually it's the most effective. I looked into it a few years ago to ensure there was nothing weird about it, spiritually speaking, or otherwise. I was 100% comfortable with it, and i am cautious about such things.
U
It's her Legal and Moral obligation to report child abuse. She is required by law to report it. And for good reason. The problem wasn't your therapist, it was your father. Don't assign blame to people who helped you. I understand why you might feel that way, but if you think it All the way through, she did the right thing and can't be blamed. It was your father doing illegal and immoral acts and the source of all of the trouble. Unless a person willfully and purposefully antagonized your father into his behavior against you, then no one else is to blame.
P
I'm sorry that life thusfar has been unhappy. When you feel lonely remember that Jesus also knows what it was like to be betrayed. You are a precious child and should have been protected but now the ball is in your court.
You are not a victim -You are a survivor, a strong and courageous girl, ask Jesus to help heal your wounded heart.
He knows what pain is and is an ever present source of help and compassion.
I'm praying for you.
You are not a victim -You are a survivor, a strong and courageous girl, ask Jesus to help heal your wounded heart.
He knows what pain is and is an ever present source of help and compassion.
I'm praying for you.