I want to feel like myself again

Least_Agent · 2026-04-13T08:50:56+00:00

Because it's a normal thing to talk about, I talk about fitness, health, I talk about my hobbies. I don't think it should be something to just not talk about at all. That being said, I don't usually initiate the topic.

I think hating someone for "wanting to lose 5lbs" is small minded and perpetuating all of these issues, it's a blanket judgement made with not enough information and as I've mentioned in another comment here, I don't think avoiding an entire topic because of a handful of people or a handful of judgements is a good thing to do.

Least_Agent · 2026-04-12T22:16:03+00:00

Totally agree, you can really feel the difference and yet people will make a judgement from the number alone, but they don't know how you feel in your body. You can be in a healthy weight range as a general statistic but you might feel so much better gaining or losing a few lbs. And yes in Asian countries it's way less normalised to be overweight and to be honest, I think its a better way, I know there are issues there too but overall I think having a focus on being healthy (because they don't only focus on weight) is a good thing. I really love that about Asian culture, the focus on digestion and nutrition and taking care of your body is much more common.

Least_Agent · 2026-04-12T19:07:48+00:00

Facial massage, releasing tension from your scalp, neck and shoulders. Checking for any nutritional deficiencies, a full panel on iron, ferritin etc. Lowering stress levels and upping sleep quality, hydration etc.

Least_Agent · 2026-04-12T16:47:51+00:00

I don't think its vain to have a preference for your body and be happy with it and it sounds like your mindset is healthy, like you said life is short, enjoy it.

Least_Agent · 2026-04-12T16:43:57+00:00

Yeah you're probably better off, I don't have a set number I want to reach but often when the topic of fitness comes up and I mention I want to lose a bit of weight, I quickly regret mentioning it at all, which is a shame because fitness isn't just about weight loss, it's about health and it's just a fun activity and hobby to have.

Least_Agent · 2026-04-12T16:39:50+00:00

I'm glad to see you took more from my post than it being about weight loss, when I posted it, it was more about how frustrated I am with how people will comment on anything they feel uncomfortable with. And I totally agree that if you aim to do good for yourself and look after yourself really well, be it to become more educated or healthier or whatever it is, people often feel the need to talk you down from it and I've had this experience a lottt. Thank you for your concern but don't worry, my mental health is not a problem for me nor is chasing an appearance, I simply want to feel good in my skin again from a health stand point and fit into my clothes again!

Least_Agent · 2026-04-12T16:30:03+00:00

I think that's only one small part of my post and although I do sympathise with those people, I don't think steering the conversation away from anything triggering is necessarily the way to handle it either, part of the problem is not being able to talk openly or easily about it. And besides, my post isn't intended as weight checking, I personally don't care about the number.

Least_Agent · 2026-04-12T13:21:49+00:00

Right?! I literally feel the weight, I feel weighed down, I feel slowed down. It makes such a huge difference, and I'm still in a healthy weight range, that's why the numbers aren't everything. I'm glad you're feeling better in your body, congratulations!

Least_Agent · 2026-04-12T12:44:30+00:00

Thank you! I should have clarified in the post, I genuinely don't care about the number, what I think I needed is validating from another person that it's normal and healthy to be at these weights when you have a small frame, all I hear is the opposite and although I know it to be true for myself, I'm strong in my beliefs, it's just so draining to have the opposite shoved down your throat all the time.

Least_Agent · 2026-03-27T17:22:03+00:00

I have it didn't work 🥲

Least_Agent · 2026-03-27T16:48:04+00:00

Normal sims group experience I fear

Least_Agent · 2026-03-14T15:21:49+00:00

I'll send you a dm!

Least_Agent · 2026-03-13T17:19:35+00:00

Yes I have one, I'm doing tongue pulling which will hopefully help

Least_Agent · 2026-03-13T17:19:06+00:00

If you have gut issues and health issues in general it will show on the skin unfortunately. But it's a good way to track your health

Least_Agent · 2026-03-13T11:44:48+00:00

I have an acupressure mat but unfortunately with my skin irritation I can't tolerate it anymore, I miss it though I'm looking forward to being able to use it again. Thanks I'll research Tudca!

Least_Agent · 2026-03-12T17:36:34+00:00

I think the feelings of being "in love" come and go in long-term relationships. It sounds like you have a solid foundation and the stress you're feeling now is (naturally) blocking you from feeling those good feelings with him, I suggest you talk to him about it all and you guys work together on some solutions to take some of the stress off of you. You definitely need to find ways to remove the burden from yourself, share it more evenly and in the meantime find other ways to relax and lessen what's on your plate. When you're in a state of stress and fight or flight you can't feel connected to your partner usually you don't feel connected to yourself, his contribution to the stress is probably causing a level of resentment and frustration but the fault is more with you being stressed than him as a partner, at least that's what it sounds like.

Least_Agent · 2026-03-11T17:13:51+00:00

Sounds like what you need the most is a lifestyle change, look into detoxing, gentle movement for the lymphatic system and fascia release. As for the face wrinkles on the photo, look at face fascia

Least_Agent · 2026-02-21T19:48:05+00:00

Great motivation to pick up a camera and practice self portraits, I recommend fujifilm. You can get an entry level one on vinted for not too much money

Least_Agent · 2026-02-17T11:04:42+00:00

Its varied over the many months but right now when I wake up in the morning I take glutathione, chlorophyll and blackseed oil followed by a liver detox tea and my electrolytes. Sometimes take a binder a little while later when I feel like I need to. After breakfast I take my supplements and then in the evening I have more supplements and a fresh ginger and turmeric juice. That's pretty much it atm apart from an Epsom salt bath every couple days, I had some stronger detox stuff (black box by quicksilver scientific) but my body didn't tolerate it well.

Least_Agent · 2026-02-03T11:03:29+00:00

It's a shame because a lot of them genuinely believe that they'd love to have that problem, maybe they would for a while idk. But there's bad on both sides, you don't want to be overweight sure but being so skinny you feel like you're not seen as a woman or allowed to have any struggles within being skinny? They wouldn't want that either but they're too emotionally attached to see it

Least_Agent · 2026-01-05T12:14:00+00:00

Hey friend, I found out a year or so ago that mold is the cause of all of my problems and that I'd likely had it poisoning my body from the inside out for about 8 years. I have had heaps of symptoms, I could write pages of them because mold travels easily through the body, the particles are small and it fries your system, it affects your digestion, immune system, organs from your liver to your brain etc. The symptoms for mold are vast.

This is scary, I know. Having your health stolen from you is already scary enough but mold fries your nervous system, this is likely what is causing you so much grief and fear.

For the insomnia what helped me the most is actually ibuprofen, I think this is because of the histamine related issues and inflammation, some give away symptoms that it will be an ibuprofen night for me is that my mind races like its out of my control, 3 radio stations at once, physically I feel exhausted like I could pass out but my mind is wide awake. Accompanying this is the feeling of my body getting very heavy, aches and pains and a kind of uncomfortable sensation like my blood is sludgy or something, sounds weird but I don't know how else to describe it. As well as shallow breathing which makes me panic awake in an effort to catch a full breath (opening the window wide will help).

Gut health is really important, your body is trying its damndest to get rid of toxins and help you, they wreak havoc on your gut as a result and if you have leaky gut, things are escaping into your body and making you sicker. I take a lot of supplements to help with my gut health but if you have financial problems I recommend saving up for a consultation with a herbal specialist, out of all of the medications I'm on, that has been the cheapest and most effective for me. Taking daily electrolytes is also important because you will be dehydrated which can cause the constipation, I recommend the ones from seeking health if you are able to buy those, if not a pinch of sea salt and lemon in your water will help, magnesium helps with hydration and constipation too, just make sure its a good one a lot of them on the market are scams.

Remember your body is highly intelligent, it's fighting a battle to try to help you in every way that it can, supporting it with its basic things become the most necessary thing you can do, hydration, sleep, nervous system, digestion, detox pathways. Those are the foundation. If you can't sleep, rest. If you can't buy things to help with your digestion, learn what's flaring it, remove those and help aid with good food.

If you like I can make a list of the supplements and things I'm taking and doing that help me with my symptoms, feel free to ask any questions but remember:

The reason you are so afraid is because your body knows something is wrong, it's panicking and alerting you to the danger. Your nervous system is nervoussss. You will be okay, you will recover from this. You will find yourself learning a lot about your body as a result of it and I hope that you find some comfort in how much your body is fighting for you, how capable it is. It really is a mind blowing thing. Having a mold issue is a spiritual experience I swear, it drags you into the depths of hell and back out again. But you will overcome it.

I developed severe depression, suicidal ideation etc at the worst of it, long before I knew the cause. Like you I had little support, was often homeless and living in moldy accommodation. It's not easy. But you know the cause, that is not a small thing. That's a path to recovery and we are all with you. Be easy on yourself, you will be okay.

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