OMG, I could actually cry.

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YouDontKnowBoutBenom · 01/06/2026 18:10

Took dog for a walk and just had some Leopard print wide leg pants, black sandals and a black band tee.

DH took some candid photos of me and just sent them over whatsapp.

Jesus Christ :( I look awful. I look so old. So tired.

I'm 41. 5ft5. 9st.

I look ill, I look hunched. My hairs a state.

I look about 60 years old.

What the hell has happened to me :(

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MeSeM · 05/06/2026 21:24

YouDontKnowBoutBenom · 05/06/2026 07:59

I am on Levo and my levels are 'in range now' so Dr acts like everything is great.
My symptoms are exactly the same though. Being in range hasn't changed my tiredness, fatigue, being cold all the time, brittle discoloured nails, hair loss etc etc etc

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Yes I completely comprehend where you're coming from & what you're experiencing at the moment & most likely have been going through for some time 💚
Do you belong to Thyroid UK at all?
I've found their daily emails & posts from fellow thyroid sufferers immensely helpful
💚🙏💚

SimoneA · 06/06/2026 22:28

SoScarletItWas · 01/06/2026 21:44

And here I go yet again to recommend L’Oreal True Match Nude Plumping Serum. Despite the name it is a very light foundation and it is the loveliest flattering dewy (not shiny) finish. I put it on with a flat kabuki brush and I get so many compliments. And I’m 54!

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Just picked up a bottle to try. It’s brilliant - thank you!

SoScarletItWas · 07/06/2026 07:46

@SimoneA oh I’m so glad!

Holidaymodeon · 08/06/2026 21:13

TotallyBogusYeah · 01/06/2026 18:52

I so resonate with this. I’m older than you, (52), but I’ve always been reasonably slim and looked a bit younger than I was, (good genes). The last three or so years have absolutely kicked the crap out of me emotionally, (severe issues with DD’s mental health, cancer scare, DH being medically retired and now suffering cognitive decline, plus a load more I won’t bore you with).
I look so so old. My lovely curly hair has thinned so badly. I’ve even had most of my eyebrows fall out too, (dr says it’s stress). I was put on meds for my anxiety a couple of months ago, they’re helping, but one of their side effects is weight gain. I’ve put on 1.5 stone and now weigh 11st 6lbs at 5’6”.
I’m flabby and have a huge tummy. I’m too heavy to ride my horse. I saw a video of myself today from our ring doorbell and all I could think was, who is that fat, hunched old woman? Then I cried. 🙁

Sounds very familiar, mental health, stress, disability, medication etc, ring doorbell is my nemesis, worse than a candid photo
sending solidarity

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