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What 3 things would you change about yourself?

84 replies

Bunnylady54 · 28/01/2020 11:40

I would lose my anxiety/overthinking
Lose my cellulite
Have thicker hair that I can do loads more with than my babyfine “ barnet “

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LilyJade · 28/01/2020 14:10

My hair is too thin & greying both of which don't suit me at all!
I get it highlighted regularly but may soon have to get it dyed blonde all over which is annoying.
I am very self conscious about how fine it is at the front - it actually fell out in 2011 thanks to medication but is slowly growing thicker... too slowly!!
I'm now taking extra iron & Perfectil tablets & I swear my hair seems a bit thicker.

My mental health- I have schizoaffective disorder & the worst things are the paranoia around other people & the negative symptoms ie lack of motivation for everything. Day to day life is therefore quite difficult.
So I've had to increase my anti psychotic medication & I'm going to go to a psychology group to help me cope with the paranoia & the hallucinations.

My weight. I'm nearly 3 stone overweight.
I had to buy a new coat last week but I can't afford to buy any more new bigger clothes so I'm wearing jeans, bras etc that are too tight really.
But I'm taking action by calorie counting and going to the gym.

Frazzlerock · 28/01/2020 14:13

  1. My eyes. I have congenital ptosis (droopy eyelids) and have always hated them so much, ever since I can remember. One is worse than the other. I'd do anything for big wide open and alert eyes. Tired of people saying "you have come to bed eyes" or "stoned" eyes- I don't want fucking "come to bed" eyes FFS, and I'm not fucking stoned Sad
  1. I'd change the fact I've lost 4 babies and now having to deal with DP never wanting to try again.
  1. I'd be more ambitious and be really driven career wise

Can I have a forth? I'd wave goodbye to PCOS with a big 'off you fuck, you cunt' sign

That'll do Smile

MyuMe · 28/01/2020 14:19

My age

My finances

The fact that no one has ever loved me

lifeisgoodmostofthetime · 28/01/2020 14:23

Toned legs

Be attracted to more men

See the good in people instead of being somewhat judgemental

Lobsterquadrille2 · 28/01/2020 14:25

Ooh

My hair, to look just like my wig does.
My tolerance level - to increase it.
My third could be to maintain sobriety for ever, I suppose.

@anxiousmner I've seen your posts before and want to send a hug as you often seem down on yourself and I bet you are lovely.

Caramel78 · 28/01/2020 14:26

Perfect mental health

Long, thick healthy looking hair

Be able to eat and drink whatever I want and always be a toned size 10

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 28/01/2020 14:34

Flowers for you Frazzlerock. I have ptosis, which makes me look even more murderous.
I would like new knees, new tib pos tendons, and a shitload of money. Then I could retire and run the lard off.

Frazzlerock · 28/01/2020 14:38

@DisgraceToTheYChromosome I've never met anyone with ptosis in my life. Murderous is the perfect description and it is how I feel a lot of the time TBH

1wokeuplikethis · 28/01/2020 14:43

Sense of direction
Overthink less
Be able to eat and drink whatever I like and be a size 10 and medically healthy until I pop my clogs from natural causes as an old old lady warm in my bed.

Mrsfussypants1 · 28/01/2020 20:48

To be a good sleeper (go to bed and sleep solidly for 8hrs)
To have a photographic memory
To be a little bit self centred and do more for myself. I suppose it's a mum thing, always thinking of others first.

ItFigures · 28/01/2020 20:51

I’d eradicate my eating disorder
Be less hot tempered
More patience

anxiousmner · 28/01/2020 21:04

Thank you Lobster

BrandoraPaithwaite · 28/01/2020 21:08

I am 100% happier since I stopped wishing to change myself. I accept my looks and make the best of them, within minimum effort levels. I regret times in the past when I've hurt others feelings, a lot. But I know I'm a good person and I always do my best and give myself credit for that. I'm getting kinder and happier as I age.

So honestly nothing.

ClownsandCowboys · 28/01/2020 21:13
  1. Get rid of my bipolar disorder
  2. Heal my non union fracture that has meant an end to my running
  3. Be thinner.
ClownsandCowboys · 28/01/2020 21:15

@BrandoraPaithwaite that's great. But my bipolar disorder has a significant impact on my day to day life. It has prevented me from achieving things, impedes my ability to work to my fullest.

Running is so important to me as more than just exercise. My mh has been awful since I haven't been able to do it anymore.

Minimamame · 28/01/2020 21:15

Longer legs
Nicer teeth
Bigger breasts (I’m a 30A). I don’t want big breasts just something to put in a bra Confused

BadMoon · 28/01/2020 21:18

I would like better will power. To be comfortable and confident in myself. And like a previous poster said - to be a better sleeper. Exhaustion is messing with my life.

Mumble29 · 28/01/2020 21:19

my crippling anxiety. my shit hair and my fat belly

17caterpillars1mouse · 28/01/2020 21:24

Be taller. I'd love an extra 5 inches of height. Preferably mainly on my legs

Be less shy / more confident and outgoing

I'd love to have no issues with facial hair.

PrincessHoneysuckle · 28/01/2020 21:26

My need for control.
My overthinking.
The lack of a normal relationship with food.

WardrobeJumper · 28/01/2020 21:30

Only two things:
Tummy
Temper

Itsacakebaby · 28/01/2020 21:30

More confident

More tolerant

More appreciative of what I have ie. health (although mental health could be better) family and friends when others don't have this.

Wilberforce1 · 28/01/2020 21:31

My weight
My face
My anxiety

Lolimax · 28/01/2020 21:31

My weight.
My anxiety.
My bank account.

InterstellarDrifter · 28/01/2020 21:34

Be slim
Be taller
Get rid of my procrastinating tendencies