I Became Fat While In Hiding
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Posts: 11
I believe honesty is a good way to start anything new. And I'll be honest with all of you...I have suffered severe depression and social anxiety for a very long time due to childhood traumas.
Other than Facebook, this is the first social site I have joined and used to interact with others. I have allowed myself to live in the dark for decades. While I was in the dark I allowed myself to become morbidly obese. I am slowly coming to the light and I am shedding the insecurity blanket - the unwanted pounds. Because of my social anxiety I don't know too many people in Indiana. I have lived here for 14 years and after my twin sister moved away a few years ago I lost my only friend I had nearby. I work too many hours and I study too much for school. I have 5 children who I give my all to...all of this leaves me with very little time to meet new friends and cultivate friendships. I am optimistic I will meet new people on mfp who need a friend to jog behind them and encourage them to finish the race. I will be that friend...only I will be jogging behind all of you interactively on mfp
Regards - Mandy
Other than Facebook, this is the first social site I have joined and used to interact with others. I have allowed myself to live in the dark for decades. While I was in the dark I allowed myself to become morbidly obese. I am slowly coming to the light and I am shedding the insecurity blanket - the unwanted pounds. Because of my social anxiety I don't know too many people in Indiana. I have lived here for 14 years and after my twin sister moved away a few years ago I lost my only friend I had nearby. I work too many hours and I study too much for school. I have 5 children who I give my all to...all of this leaves me with very little time to meet new friends and cultivate friendships. I am optimistic I will meet new people on mfp who need a friend to jog behind them and encourage them to finish the race. I will be that friend...only I will be jogging behind all of you interactively on mfp
Regards - Mandy 0
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Welcome to the group, Mandy! Great to have you here!0
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Welcome to you! Everyone participates their own way, you've made a great first step!! 0
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AWE! Congrats, you are inspiring and good luck on your journey!0
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"Insecurity blanket" That is a great phrase. I will be stealing it. Welcome to the club. I completely understand the depression and anxiety. It gets better!
Add me as a friend and we can swap childhood war stories.0 -
Welcome! I believe you've taken a step in the right direction.
Angie0
