I'm new here...

[KMorgana]

I can't talk to people. It just doesn't happen for me. Maybe on here it will be easier because I know I will never meet you people in real life.

[jkl5500]

Is there anything in particular you'd like to talk about?

[KMorgana in reply to jkl5500]

Well the reason why I even found this website, is because I was researching body dysmorphia. I had never heard about it until recently. But once I read the symptoms, I knew that was me. I've been struggling with depression for a long time, but thought that's all it was.

[jkl5500 in reply to KMorgana]

So you have a negative perception of your own body?

[KMorgana in reply to jkl5500]

yes

[Vonnah in reply to KMorgana]

Your not alone, i have all the symtoms too and its very difficult to live like this😟

I support you and have your back, okay? I can 100% relate too.....if there's anything i can do....let me know😞

[KMorgana in reply to Vonnah]

Thank you! I am sorry you are struggling too! It really sucks

[jkl5500]

And this makes it difficult to talk to other people?

[KMorgana in reply to jkl5500]

I've never really talked to people past a surface level so I don't think that is related to the body dysmorphia. That only developed in the last year or so.

[jkl5500]

Are you getting any treatment for your condition?

[KMorgana in reply to jkl5500]

No, I wouldn't be able to handle it if my parents found out

[jkl5500]

Wouldn't your parents want you to get treatment for depression?

[KMorgana in reply to jkl5500]

I'm not really sure what they would want. Half of me thinks they wouldn't believe me and the other half thinks that they couldn't care because they have two other children that are more problematic. They forced me in to counseling because of some other family issues and I hated it. I like being easy for my parents to look after. I don't like causing them stress

[jkl5500]

But pretending everything is okay isn't really working, is it?

[KMorgana in reply to jkl5500]

yeah no not really. I did think things were getting better, but then it just kinda all went down at once

[jkl5500]

Look, you're a lot younger than I am. I can tell you from experience that this stuff isn't going to magically go away if you do nothing. Your health problems are just as important as those of your brothers or sisters. I'm sure your parents care about you just as much as they do them. My advice is to get moving on some treatment.

[KMorgana in reply to jkl5500]

thanks for not fluffy it. And I mean it. I was worried everyone on this site was just gonna tell me what I want to hear. So thank you

[Vonnah in reply to KMorgana]

We care sweety☺💜

[jkl5500]

You're welcome. I can't think of anything else to say, so you have a good evening.

[RaqXo]

I totally agree it’s easier to talk here since we don’t know people personally. I can’t talk about my issues either but this app has helped a lot. I hope it helps you too.

[KMorgana in reply to RaqXo]

Thank you!

[RNbby]

I’m new here too and I joined for the same reason, I have difficulty talking to people about my issues but like you said I’ll never meet the people on here. Hopefully this will help us both,

[KMorgana in reply to RNbby]

Thank you!

[Dubba61]

Hello KMorgana, I'm not particularly easy in Social situations either. Always, been Shy and worry i,ll say the wrong thing. As you say it is much easier on here. Always someone who,l listen and advise. Best wishes Dee😊🌻✌️

[KMorgana in reply to Dubba61]

Yeah I've already found it so much easier to talk on her because I know there is no way you people will every see me.

[Rpan in reply to KMorgana]

Thank you so much for sharing your struggle. You deserve a lot of credit for that. We are a sick as our secrets. Depression tells us all kinds of untrue stories. We than focus on these stories that have no validity. Search for a new story, learn to be kind and gentle to yourself. Imagine if a close friend just shared with you the same story that you shared with us. What would you say and do for that friend?

[KMorgana in reply to Rpan]

That's a great question! I would want them to know that I love them no matter what and they could always come to me in their struggles! Sadly, friends like that aren't always in people's lives.

[Dubba61]

Yes, Makes us feel safe. Doesn't it? 😊