Why am I so fat

[Nyrican269]

Hello everyone. I’m new here and I suffer from clinical depression (as the docs call it). I’ve noticed that my energy has decreased and gained so much weight. I’m supposed to get officially married in less than a month and my dead is disgustingly tight and hate myself for it. I’ve always suffered my obesity, even had weight loss surgery many years back. When I tried on my dress all I wanted to do was drink wine till I pass out but didn’t. My hubby is afraid I will stop eating and get myself sick, which I have done before. Why can I just keep the weight off. 😢

[Hidden]

I would be considered bigger than average and I love my body. My fiance loves my curves. I could hate them but that doesn't seem helpful. I hope you can learn to love your body too. It's easier that way. I'm sure you are beautiful. Besides, you don't judge a book by it's cover, right? It's what is inside that matters and your health to some extent. That is my opinion. I wish you well. Take care.

[Nyrican269 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much. I have been trying to be so accepting of my body and my skin and I end up reverting back to hating myself. It’s been such a battle for me since I have dealt with this for so long.

[Mary-intussuception]

Unexpected, unexplained weight gain and low energy are classic symptoms of untreated Hypothyroidism.

Have you had any investigations into the cause of these symptoms or your clinical depression?

You could try asking your doctor for the following blood tests:

TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies)

TgAb (Thyroglobulin Antibodies)

FreeT4

FreeT3

Total T4

TSH

Also levels of:

Vitamin D and Calcium

B12 and Folate

& Ferritin

Look on the "Thyroid UK" website and search 'Symtoms of an Underactive Thyroid'.

[Nyrican269 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Hi:

Thank you so much. I have looked into basically everything and all I keep hearing is I’m good I just need to diet. It’s frustrating especially I’ve been fighting with obesity since I was so young.

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Nyrican269]

Have you had any of those tests and seen the results?

Stress and lack of enough sleep can also cause weight gain.

[Nyrican269 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Hi Mary:

Yes, I have seen and discussed the results with providers and was recommended to a nutritionist. Thank you again for your input.