NSFW!! (CW: Weight/ED) Self portrait
Added 2024-11-27 22:35:44 +0000 UTCY’all, I’ve gained about 60lbs from my bipolar medication (a common symptom to antipsychotics) and it’s triggered some body dysmorphia.
I’ve struggled with an eating disorder for most of my life. It’s been an on and off battle to love my body. I post a lot of self love and body positive comics to encourage myself as well as others 💖
At the moment I am dedicated to eating healthy and exercising. More importantly, I am working on cherishing this body just as she is. No matter your weight, you are worthy of love and respect.
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Hi I just joined and I understand this exact feeling. I think I gained about thirty pounds over the course of a year on my new bipolar meds, but I love my latuda and I love feeling stable. It’s hard and I struggle a lot but I’m so happy I’m at enough of a point of stability that I can finally go to grad school.
Cat Forgey
2025-02-03 02:06:03 +0000 UTCI feel this! My antipsychotic (and some of my other meds + physical disability) caused a lot of weight gain, and even after years, I still struggle with the (totally asinine yet societally fed) feelings of "this is a personal failure I'm just not eating well enough or doing enough" even though I'd *never* think that about another person. But my double chin and stretch marks and cushy belly are all signs that I've survived everything that's been thrown at me and my own demons in my head. And I'd rather be alive and stable than the alternative! 💜
Briar G.
2024-12-03 00:08:48 +0000 UTCA good mental space is absolutely worth it. Plus, you get extra shimmy power to throw at haters
Misteribot
2024-12-02 18:34:09 +0000 UTCThis is exactly the right headspace (reining in depression certainly helps here). Gaining weight was certainly an acceptable tradeoff for me, I’d rather be happy with extra chins than scared and miserable. Chat with your doc, though, there are cheap meds with few side effects that can counter this a bit. I found one that absolutely worked for me.
John G
2024-11-29 14:02:28 +0000 UTCI cannot stress how BEAUTIFUL, refreshing and inspiring is to see you and all women embrace their bodies. In this day and age, with social media, AI and all the impossible beauty standards women can be subjected to, it's such a incredible thing to see authenticity and acceptance. No body is Instagram perfect, 'cause all bodies are gorgeous. They're perfectly imperfect and every time I see genuineness, it almost moves me to tears. I love me some stretch marks, scars, wee adorable and sexy "muffin tops", cellulite... anything and everything that evidences that a body is carrying the story, memories and even struggles of the the life we've lived. So celebrate indeed you being alive, and everything that your body has undergone with you 🥰💕 If I could go through the screen to hug you, I would! From this proud, thick, thunder thighed woman to you, all my love, support and admiration! ❣🎉
Maria E.
2024-11-29 13:58:58 +0000 UTCThank you Nigel ❤️❤️
Meg Adams
2024-11-29 09:19:20 +0000 UTCIt's a problem that I've also run into with my medication. It's something I've had to get used to, but it's better to be stable and overweight than thin and unstable Meg, you've got this. The fact you have stars in your eyes is a good sign. I believe in you. You've got this
Nigel Reeves
2024-11-28 15:58:08 +0000 UTC♥️♥️♥️
Tori
2024-11-28 07:10:43 +0000 UTCYou're absolutely focused in the right direction. ❤️
Mae.Bee
2024-11-28 02:23:43 +0000 UTCI am also a double-chin haver, and It's not so bad! Sure I wish I didn't weigh as much as I do, but life is still worth living. I'm so glad you got the help you needed! Your comics have helped with my depression and anxiety these last few years. Knowing I'm not alone, even if we aren't suffering from the exact same symptoms, was a relief. <3
Grace Kieser
2024-11-28 00:57:12 +0000 UTCLove you so much for sharing this! I’ve struggled a lot with the same and knowing I’m not alone helps so much. You saying you’d rather be happy and not wanting to kill yourself than be thin and miserable really hit home. Thank you darling 💚💚
Mere Stone
2024-11-28 00:24:22 +0000 UTC🫂 Thanks for sharing and I'm happy for you that the meds are working. Keep that sparkle in your eyes, you are worth it 🫂
Simigirl79
2024-11-27 23:59:33 +0000 UTCThank you ❤️❤️
Meg Adams
2024-11-27 23:44:41 +0000 UTCI know what you mean about it being hard not to freak out <3 Thanks for sharing.
Meg Adams
2024-11-27 23:34:47 +0000 UTCThank you! It was a long journey!
Meg Adams
2024-11-27 23:33:27 +0000 UTCThank you so much!
Meg Adams
2024-11-27 23:33:18 +0000 UTCThank you <3
Meg Adams
2024-11-27 23:33:11 +0000 UTCSo glad you feel less alone <3 We got this!
Meg Adams
2024-11-27 23:33:05 +0000 UTCIt was so important for me to add that detail! <3 Thank you for your kind words!
Meg Adams
2024-11-27 23:32:41 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing <3
Meg Adams
2024-11-27 23:32:23 +0000 UTCYou are taking care of yourself and if that means a double chin than we'll love that chin! You choosing yourself is so inspiring to me
Dian Peters
2024-11-27 23:26:29 +0000 UTCIt took me awhile to get used to my weight gain, but I am pretty comfortable in my body at this point. I'm glad that you have a med that works for you.
Jacob McLaughlin
2024-11-27 23:14:58 +0000 UTCThe eye stars/sparkles when saying you're deserving of love? How powerful such a tiny detail can be. May we all carry that feel in our hearts
Hannah K
2024-11-27 22:57:50 +0000 UTCMy depression got really bad during COVID and I gained a lot of weight. It’s something I struggled with at the time but now I’m feeling better about it. I would rather be on meds than not! Thanks for sharing these moments, it makes me feel less alone.
Emily Ramsay
2024-11-27 22:54:21 +0000 UTCThis hits so close to home. Thank you for sharing.
Liz V
2024-11-27 22:53:28 +0000 UTCThis is so real, thank you for sharing this. I’m so glad you have meds that work!!
Gayle Hammersley
2024-11-27 22:52:02 +0000 UTCCongratulations on finding a med that works for you! 💜
Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto
2024-11-27 22:39:49 +0000 UTCI feel this. My bipolar meds have made me gain weight. It's hard not to freak out. But also like you id much rather be stable!
Becky
2024-11-27 22:39:04 +0000 UTC
