Weight issues

Does anyone suffer with weight issues? I’m extremely skinny and I’m 28 and everyone always comments on my looks. They say I look so young like a teenager but I lost like 20 pounds so I really need to gain weight. People always comment on my height that I’m too short, why is it ok for people to criticize women’s look so openly ?!

[TheBooG]

I don’t criticize people, that’s rude. Are you looking to gain weight??? It’s a blessing to appear to look younger than your age cause once you over 35 it gets harder with appearance and weight

[Hidden in reply to TheBooG]

I am looking to gain weight but it’s hard because of some psychological stuff I’m dealing with. I lost 20 pounds and I looked better , im just having low self esteem issues

[TheBooG in reply to Hidden]

I’m sorry to hear that, I’m overcoming self esteem issues myself.

[Hidden in reply to TheBooG]

What are your coping mechanisms?

[TheBooG in reply to Hidden]

I write down how I’m feeling,

Take really deep breaths while telling myself “I Am better than how I’m thinking or feeling”

Try to distract my mind from how I’m feeling.

Watch a scary movie a cartoon

go for a long walk

Hope this helps

[Hidden in reply to TheBooG]

Thank you

[dgs16]

I can relate to this 100%. Not sure about the women vs men criticism cause I’m a guy, but for me I’ve lost over 30 pounds from my normal weight in the last few years as a result of psychological issues. Always bothers me how mentioning that someone is overweight is offensive but calling someone skinny is almost seen as affectionate and like they’re trying to help you.... even though it doesn’t help at all. Hang in there OP, self esteem issues can stem from over weight and underweight! I’m right there with ya✌🏻