Posted by Dinah on October 26, 2003, at 7:50:32
In reply to Would Anyone be willing to help me please., posted by galkeepinon on October 26, 2003, at 3:58:34
Kristen, you said you were studying. If you are attending college, you can go to their services, if not to your gp. They can check out your moles, and your sore, and determine if followup is necessary. Although I must confess that if I hadn't been persistent on my (precancerous) mole, my dermatologist might not have done anything.
Also with a nonhealing sore, you have to think diabetes. Have you had that checked?
As to weight, I think the substance abuse board is as good as anywhere. I abuse food for sure. I lost fifteen pounts lately but mainly because my glucophage made me sick. I've also posted there about my compulsive spending.
When you feel crummy, you use whatever it takes to get through the day. Plus psych meds cause weight gain. Deeper psychological issues may be at play, but those two alone can account for significant weight gain.
I don't know how tall you are, but for what it's worth, I've seen many heavy women who were deeply beloved by their husbands and families. My grandma was as wide as she was tall, and my grandpa found her beautiful. But that was because she *was* beautiful. She had the most loving and giving and kind soul you could imagine.
Weight and intimacy are both complex concerns. Do you have a therapist you can discuss them with?
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