Fat & hiding. Have the "shots" but too anxious to try them. So depressed.

[Figgins42]

Yep. I'm fat. I'm obese actually. Yes I got the rx's for the injections. I'm too afraid to take them because of side effects.

Feel like giving up. I've stopped taking walks. I used to fight more. But I'm sick of it.

I based my whole identity on being young and beautiful. No one teaches us how to age. No one teaches us how to cope with weight gain from medications, loneliness, aging, being a woman with hormonal fluctuations, etc.

What's weird is I've gotten more depressed knowing I have the Wegovy shots on hand. I wanted a solution to being obese so badly and I got what I wanted. But anxiety and other factors are preventing me from using them. I mean, does not having an appetite sound healthy to you? Does slowing down digestion to the point where you're vomiting sound healthy?

I'm lost here. I don't even want to go out because I don't want to be seen this way.

[peacefulandcalm]

what kind of shots? like what oprah takes? yeah, I understand what you are saying. we have to base our self worth on just being a person, worthy of love and everything good just because we exist. I hear you and am learning to do this as I am getting older too. Base it on how much I love my cats, on my kind heart and soul. how I treat myself and others and the planet.

[Figgins42 in reply to peacefulandcalm]

Yes, similar to what Oprah takes. Semaglutides. The one I have is called Wegovy. Being a person is hard for me. I'm a good person, like you are, but functioning in this world (and even going out) is getting more difficult.

I love my cats too. I'm sure they love you right back. Thanks for the support.

[Hotmessmama]

Girl I get it I have the shots and took me a long time to start them have recently stopped because of the side effect I was experiencing. I hate to go out I hate putting clothes on. Men stopped noticing me a long time ago so why bother with doing my hair other than throwing it in a messy bun every single day. I wear stretch pants and t shirts cause I hate jeans cause I'm to big to be comfortable in them.

I'm here if you want to talk more

[Figgins42 in reply to Hotmessmama]

We sounds a lot alike! When I do go out I sometimes don't even wear a bra. But more and more I don't want to be seen so I don't go anywhere that often. My hair is all turning gray and I never do mine either. I feel you completely.

What shots did you do and what were your side effects? I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. But at least you had the courage to try!!

[Hotmessmama in reply to Figgins42]

I tried ozempic I was so nauseated I stopped after the first short. Then I did monjoura and I lived that one but I couldn't get any refills cause it is still on back order. Then I went to wagovie and it made my anxiety and depression worse so I stop now I don't know what to do. I hate crowded places, drink ppl especially, I don't have a car right now and I'm not comfortable driving with other ppl cause I feel trapped and other ppl don't understand that. They say just relax and enjoy whatever we are doing. God do I wish I could just go with the flow and sit back and just enjoy life. I also have a really bad phobia of throwing up so that really limits my life even more. What do you have?

[Roukaya]

Hello

I have struggled with weight issues for many years and coming overseas to visit my Mother has been overwhelming and deeply hurtful.

I have recently had to deal with two biopsies and given the all clear but my Mother who is incredibly beautiful and petite insults me no end for being over weight and a terrible disappointment.

But I can see , I have turned to food for comfort and to increase endorphins.

However, I will not resort to injections to loose the weight but by following a regulated diet and going to Gym.

I am deeply saddened by the constant criticism of my Mother and I am leaving in two weeks knowing that for me food is a crutch, something to lean on .

There are psychological reasons as to why I am overweight and many clothes I have no longer fit and this saddens me the most.

There a weight loss on line group and may be it is a suggestion to join this group.

To be kind to ourselves is key and not to listen those who can hurl their hurtful remarks at never being good enough

[Dolphin14]

Figgins42

At the Drs office I worked in many people have been prescribed one of these medications

The key would be paying close attention to side effects and making your decisions based on that.

There is a clear divide in how people feel about these drugs. Using Oprah as an example we've all seen her struggle for years with diet and exercise. She tried every traditional route.

What did your Dr say was the best approach? Are you going to be monitored monthly?

It's a tough call for many people

I wish you the best with your decision

🐬

[glenninindy in reply to Dolphin14]

I agree with you Dolphin.

Obesity is harmful long-term, and yet, these types of drugs may be also, everyone is different. I will Stop when I reach a healthy weight and continue with a good diet as many reported that they gained it back. I am on Ozempic and working closely with my doctor regarding dosage/side effects as this is a very finicky drug.

[Dolphin14 in reply to glenninindy]

Great! Working with the doctor is so important for safety.

They are finding so many other benefits to these drugs now. I talked to someone who was saying she would go out socially and drink and even found that wasn't as appealing any more.

The compounded versions people are buying on line make me nervous.

Caution and monitoring seems like the best way to go. I'm happy for people that find this helpful.

I should say these are just my opinions on what I've read I'm not recommending anything to anyone I'm not a doctor

Best to you

❤️🐬