Self doubt

[sydneykieng]

Does anyone else feel regret sometimes that they got help with therapy and medication? Before getting help, I was at a really healthy weight but after getting switched to different meds and my moods changing a lot I’ve put on a significant amount of weight in the past 3 months. I’m so mentally stressed about my looks and the fact that I have to work everything off again has made me regret even getting help in the first place. It feels that if I didn’t get help maybe I’d still be healthy. Even though I know that I was in a really bad mental state 3 months ago, I still look at old photos of myself and few sad that I don’t look the same. Right now, it’s been so hard for me to keep a steady diet with how depressed I’ve been due to my body image. Any advice on how I can alleviate these toxic thoughts?

[jennicole31]

Hi friend, I think that what's most important is that your mind has been in a healthy state. Even though weight loss is a struggle, it's totally possible. I don't think that you should ever regret getting help because it has helped you heal. I am a Christian who believes that all things are possible with God. I would suggest that you pray, search for bible verses about the mind, and put your focus on good things. For example, Philippians 4:8 tells us to put our minds on whatever things that are lovely, pure, excellent, praiseworthy, honorable, right, and admirable. Our minds are a battlefield. Everyday, we have to manage those negative thoughts by choosing to focus on good things and refuse to believe the bad. You're a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. My bible bookmark says that: God the Father loves you with an everlasting love and He has a both a purpose and a plan for your life! Please don't be depressed love. What you're facing is temporary. I am praying for you to overcome and find the motivation and strength to reach your goals and be at peace in Jesus' Name.