anybody feel weird buying clothes??c

JaredFat2Fit

im a very shy person, i never went shopping before losing weight because i hated having to go outside of the stall to look at myself. i still do! haha but im really afraid of buying new clothes or "looking good" so i usually stick with the clothes i wore before. at home i look good but whatever "cool" clothes i buy stay in my closet because im afraid of going out in them, i think people are thinking "damn that fatass is trying too hard to look cool, FAIL". I want to get over this self esteem issue, i feel my brain hasnt caught up with the fact i lost weight. i mean i think 138 lbs at 5'6 isnt bad right?? lol but i cant get over the fear. does anyone feel or have felt that way?? how do you overcome this way of thinking??

lilRicki

Time to seek counselling...no joke, your anxieties are extreme and might be a little hard for you to overcome on your own :flowerforyou:

SharonNehring

I think I agree with the first poster. Talk with your physician about your concerns/fears and ask for assistance with this. A good counselor can help you work through this so you can get out and enjoy life.

And I'm wondering where you have tried to shop, because no place I go do you have to leave the fitting booth to see what something looks like as each booth has it's own mirror. Or maybe I'm completely not understanding what you meant? Good luck!

JaredFat2Fit

im already in counselling lol but its not for that issue, but perhaps ill bring it up next session. maybe the mirror thing is different in other countries, im in the UK (England) at the moment lol thanks guys :-)

Iknowsaur

http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/related-illnesses/other-related-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder-bdd