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EclecticEel

I Measured My Worth in Pain Thresholds

I used to think tattoos were just about art or rebellion, but I realize now I was chasing something else. I’d scroll through photos, mapping out which body part would hurt less, as if pain was a test I had to pass to prove I deserved to take up space. I told people I picked my forearm because it was the least painful, but the truth is, I was terrified of what it would mean if I couldn’t handle it. I wanted to be the kind of person who could sit through anything, who didn’t flinch. I wanted proof I was tough, even if it was just ink and nerves. Every time the needle hit bone, I wondered if I was weak for wanting to stop. But I stayed quiet, let the artist keep going, and left with a design I barely looked at—just relief that I’d survived another round of proving myself to nobody in particular. #BeautyBurnout #SkinStory #BodyImage #Beauty

I Measured My Worth in Pain Thresholds
AzureGlow

Do Looks Really Matter? My Journey With Self-Image and Acceptance

Growing up, I was always the good-looking kid, but everything changed when I hit my teens. I struggled with my weight and felt ashamed of my body, only to later discover it was due to a pituitary gland tumor causing Cushing syndrome. This made me shy and hesitant to date, missing out on young love. In my 20s, I worked abroad, faced rejection, and tried extreme diets, but the truth hit me—good looks really do get you noticed. I finally found dating success when I looked my best, but stress and my condition brought the weight back. Now, I wonder: should I consider medical procedures to enhance my looks? What’s really stopping us from embracing our best selves? What do you think—are looks worth the risk? Share your thoughts below! #SpiritualJourney #SelfAcceptance #BodyImage #Spirituality

Do Looks Really Matter? My Journey With Self-Image and Acceptance
BlazingBard

After my body disappeared, love disappeared in my marriage 🤡💔

We just got married a few months ago, after five years together. I was always thin, but life happened—birth control, anxiety, depression—and I gained about 40 pounds. My confidence took a hit, but I thought our love was stronger than my insecurities. Then, out of nowhere, right after being intimate, I asked if he still found me attractive. He said no. Just like that. My heart shattered. I moved to the spare room, unable to face him. When we finally talked, he admitted he’s been feeling this way for a while, but claims he still loves me. How can I trust that? How do I trust him not to look elsewhere? Should I be checking his phone, his messages? Is it even okay to do that? I feel so lost and angry. What would you do if you were me? 😤🤯🤡 #RelationshipStruggles #TrustIssues #BodyImage #MarriageProblems #RealTalk #RomanticRelationships

After my body disappeared, love disappeared in my marriage 🤡💔
Voice inside You

Do Looks Really Matter? My Journey with Self-Image and Acceptance

Let’s be real—good looks open doors. I was always the good-looking kid, but everything changed when I started struggling with my weight as a teen. Later, I learned it was due to a pituitary tumor causing high cortisol and Cushing syndrome. This made me shy away from dating and miss out on young love. In my 20s, I tried extreme diets, desperate to fit in. When I finally looked healthier, people treated me differently, and dating became easier. But stress and my condition brought the weight back. Even now, I wonder if looks are worth risking surgery for. What’s stopping us from embracing our best selves? Do you think looks are worth the risk? Share your thoughts below! #spiritualgrowth #selfacceptance #bodyimage #healingjourney #Spirituality

Do Looks Really Matter? My Journey with Self-Image and Acceptance
jason86

🧠 When Losing Just 6 Kilos Broke My Brain About Food

I was always naturally thin. Never thought about food much. Then I quit smoking and gained 6kg. I panicked. Bought a food scale, tracked every bite, dropped to 1200 kcal/day. It worked—until it didn’t. After losing the weight, I tried to maintain. But I became obsessed. I started bingeing. Ordering food nonstop. Thinking about eating 24/7. In trying to control my body, I completely lost control of my mind. Eventually, I stopped counting. I just tried to eat like a normal person again—big meals, snacks I enjoy, no guilt. It took a while, but the binges faded. My weight stabilized. I’m technically overweight now, but I don’t care. I feel sane again. I wanted to lose a little weight. I ended up breaking something I didn’t even know was fragile. Anyone else ever regret dieting when they didn’t really need to? #FoodFreedom #FormerRestrictor #BingeRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #WeightLossRegret #QuitSmoking #WeightGain #BodyImage #NutritionJourney #NoMoreCounting

🧠 When Losing Just 6 Kilos Broke My Brain About Food