Depression from negative body image

[SamB15]

Hi everyone. I know this is an anxiety and depression page but I was curious to see if anyone was struggling with the same stuff I am.

I’m a junior in college and every since I came to school my body image has plummeted. Growing up I always struggled with weight and being surrounded by so many people at school made my underlying problems make their way to the surface. I am a healthy weight for my height, I’m active and I eat right and treat myself and I still hate my body. It’s getting to the point where I don’t even want to go out with my friends anymore.

Whenever my friends are approached by guys at parties and I am not, my immediate thought is because of the way I look and my weight. I know deep down that I am worth more than my appearance and that I shouldn’t let college guys attention validate anything but I can’t seem to shake that feeling.

I want to see a therapist but I haven’t found any who specialize in body image and or body dysmorphia and I’m terrified to keep trying new ones and keep getting let down.

If anyone has advice or a therapist they know who specializes in something like this please let me know.

[pizzaroll12]

I know exactly how you feel. I see a therapist but i haven't brought this up to her. Maybe you should try it! best of luck.

[foxglove_pnw]

Hi Sam , I think any therapist would be able to help you ! You should give it a try ! Good luck