Do I have a psychological problem??

[strugglingwithbodyimage]

I've NC for this as I'm slightly embarrassed and DP says I need help.

Basically - I hate my body since having my baby 16 months ago. I mean I physically despise my reflection and I burst out crying when I see it. We went on holiday a few weeks ago and I spent most of it trying to hide my "mum tum" by the pool.

Here's the thing. I am 5' 8", I weigh 10 stone 8 (148lbs) and wear a size 10-12. BMI is 22.4. At its highest post baby I think I weighed 11 stone but my BMI still fell within normal.

DP doesn't understand that I don't care what's "normal" according to a chart. I just see my post baby body - with its imperfections and rolls of belly fat which were not there pre baby - and I want to cry. Pre baby I was around 10 stone and a gym toned size 8. I think this doesn't help. I can only compare to how I used to look.

DP kept saying "you're literally the slimmest woman around this pool, how can't you see that?" I can't. It didn't matter. I just want to be the woman I was before.

I cried at most of the photos of me on holiday. Can't bear to look at many of them.

Do I need help as DP suggests? Or can anyone else relate?

Please no nasty comments, I'm very low about this. 😓

A little help can’t possibly hurt you. Your own body shouldn’t be causing you this much distress and you do not deserve to feel this way.

Do I need help as DP suggests? Or can anyone else relate?

I think you need to try to realise that both of these options can be true. It's normal to feel like you do, a lot of people feel this way. But it's not necessarily healthy and you should not fear getting advice from a doctor or psychologist.

The fact you get so upset looking at your reflection isn't healthy for you, and I expect that you realise this. A doctor might be able to point you in the right direction for help. Negative body image can be very damaging and can lead to eating disorders so it's best to get help sooner.

It's causing you daily distress, seeking some support seems a good way to go. It's worth a try, isn't it?

Yes, it sounds as if some MH support would be a good idea as it's obviously causing you distress. I'd recommend a clinincal psychologist- you will have to pay.

I Hate my body since giving birth to my 3rd dd 5 weeks ago. I can't help but feel down I've got a saggy overhanging stomach and nothing nice fits me
I feel like a big frumpy beach whale with My whole wardrobe that doesn't fit.
I went from a size 14-16 to between 16-20 depending on shop. I can't stop eating sweets either it's numbs the pain of feeling down but then I feel terrible later.
I don't know where to turn to 😭.

You could do with MH support by the sound of it.