Topic : Self Image

There are days when  think of myself as not good, because I get upset with my weight.  I try very to lose weight trying different types of diets. I can open up my own diet store(haha). I try to please too many people in my life and forget about my life and expectations.  There are days I just drive and become so angry I start eating foods I know I shouldn't be eating.  I can help others with their problems, telling them to read Dr. Pihl books, whatever it is being there for them no matter what. I will cheer them on, being that friend to end.  I put on such a good face, that everyone thinks I'm so strong, if they only knew the truth. In 2006, I am going to step out with a new attitude 

Well I wouldn't really say I struggle with self image. I am 20 years old almost 21 and I think I'm not growing anymore I'm not sure. I say this cause I hear alota people say well when a woman reaches 18 she doesn't grow anymore. But only god knows that I think. Anyway I'm 20 and well I have a small chest. I'm an A cup. A34-36 but sometimes even an A32. I dunno really it depends on the bra. The angle. I do wear push ups. They help give me a boost. But I was wondering how many people beleive thats true? A woman doesn't grow anymore after 18 unless she gets pregnant. Is that true? Atleast I feel I should be a B32. I mean I wouldn't want to big don't get me wrong. But I feel I'm to small. Forgot to mention I was born pre-mature. Weighed only 2 pounds 5 ounces......Could that have something to do with my growth?

i know exactly how you feel.  I am 28, single mom of 2, and I am so disgusted with myself but if anyone else needs encouragement or someone to go to diet places or diet groups I'll go with them they will lose weight and I will end up just as fat and disgusted with myself.  Some days I am so in denial that I think it's all in my head then I turn and look in the miror and I get that reality check so quick.  Today I decided instead of waiting until January to begin my resolution I would start today and maybe get in such a rythm that by January I will be comfortable enough to get stricter with myself and proud that maybe I have shed a pound or two.  Hope 2006 goes as well as you hope I am crossing my fingers for both of us.  Friday I am going to pick up Dr. Phil's book for my xmas gift from my boys.  This way I purchased something for myself but will be from the boys so I won't feel so guilty bying something for myself. 

Nancy in Canada 

 My name is Sharon I live in Sydney Australia and i am 29years old i have been married for 5 years and I have two sons 3 years and 7mths. I have no Self image i don;t like myself my body. My husband says he didn't care what i look like because he loves me no matter what but I don't feel good about myself. The other reason is that eveyday I am told that I can take of my kids i don;t do things right by my in-laws. These come into my house and tell me what i should be doing and what i am not doing. I can't take this much long i need some help. Unfortunately i live in Australia and dont have access to Dr Phil. I would like to see a show maybe i will some day.

Talk to you soon

I feel as if I have such a low self image of myself. I have medical problems, which aren't being dealt with or diagnosed correctly by different doctors, I can't work, I have to borrow money from people monthly just to make ends meet, an old car that barely runs, a son that is disabled, I'm in my middle 40's and am going to lose everything. Being sick all the time makes me feel ugly and embarrassed. I feel worthless to everyone and hopeless to myself. If only Dr's would get me well so I could go back to work, as I really would love to do. I would feel better about myself as a person and a mother. My Father has DVT and I'm the only one that he has to lean on with that. He can still get around but I have to be on call for him in an emergency. We keep in touch daily just to be sure each other is ok. If not, he could be lying there dying and nobody would know. I just don't understand why life has to be like this for so many people.

Hi everyone, just thought I'd stop by and wish you all a Merry Christmas!!!~~~~ 

I hope that the day, the week, the month, and the whole year are filled with wonderful surprises for you! Remember to keep looking up!!!  

Hugs!! 

Tiff 

Happy holidays to you. Hope you had a good one. I had an alright one. It's hard sometimes to have a birthday right in the middle of holidays, mine is before christmas. now that I'm older it doesn't really matter much anymore. Wow, $1,200.00 is a lot of money for me too, I think we all have that terrible pain in the butt, Bills!!! Especially right after the holidays. I honestly could care less what people are thinking about my appearance anymore, I care what I think and nobody else. I feel that if you don't like what you are looking at, turn away. Nobody is perfect.  You don't want to wear a wig, they are itchy.  :)
 

  Hi Sharon,  my name is Anne.  I am sure you can take care of your kids just fine. Put your foot down on the in-laws coming over and taking over your house and kids. I know you may be afraid to cause problems with your husband, but he should be on your side when it comes to your space. It's all you have and if they keep intruding, it won't be good for your marriage. Ask them first to be polite to mind their own business, and have respect for your space, that doesn't work, insist that they mind their own business or they are not welcome into your space until they can show some respect.   I don't know what you have available to you over there in Australia, but what I do to make myself feel better about my self image is I go and get a hair cut, change my clothing up a little, you know... wear some makeup, style my hair, a blouse with some slacks, something to take my mind off of what it thinks I really look like.  Something simple... I don't wear makeup everyday, but  sometimes putting it on makes me feel pretty.  sorry you can't get Dr. Phil shows over there, maybe we can try to fix that. LOL.
I hope I am of some help to you. Take care.