tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4531506767067177426.post6053318705927699849..comments2023-10-14T06:20:18.326-04:00Comments on fat in nyc: Shame Shame Shame...nycivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06859320328941470255noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4531506767067177426.post-14333630810666231102011-01-10T14:59:00.628-05:002011-01-10T14:59:00.628-05:00*Hugs* No need for shame. I know it's not easy...*Hugs* No need for shame. I know it's not easy (I had to move back home at one point, too), but you have to do what's right/best for you at any given moment in time. <br />I find that when I'm at a point where moving/speaking/being heard is at it's most difficult, it also tends to be the most important. <br />Moving your body is hard when you're in pain. But keep at it, it will get better with time and we're all right here rooting for you! <br />You can do it! And we can't wait to read about it! <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4531506767067177426.post-11855544238434091372011-01-09T16:09:54.770-05:002011-01-09T16:09:54.770-05:00Hurray for breaking through the 'shoulds' ...Hurray for breaking through the 'shoulds' our brains are so good at tying us in knots with - it's good to 'hear' from you. (Moving back in with your parents sounds like the sane solution to the situation you were in - all the more so if it's lead to more 'good stuff' as you suggest)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4531506767067177426.post-67662374045120750972011-01-09T11:40:58.572-05:002011-01-09T11:40:58.572-05:00Hi, Ivan! I just wanted to thank you for your hon...Hi, Ivan! I just wanted to thank you for your honesty and vulnerability. The reality is that life is not always perfect, even after FA comes into our lives. This is important to talk about, because none of us are alone, even though it might feel like it sometimes. I am moved by your courage to keep going in life, even in the face of feeling "uninspired." Hang in there, internet friend.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855423639367080427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4531506767067177426.post-60110540816057093552011-01-09T01:53:06.350-05:002011-01-09T01:53:06.350-05:00Thank you for your frankness about these things. ...Thank you for your frankness about these things. It's very difficult to be fat and have any sort of health difficulties, and heaven forbid you be diagnosed with anything that is supposedly fat-related or even just made worse by fatness. The shame and embarrassment can be very hard to deal with. Thank you for being frank about your situation, and NO, you do not need an "L" on your forehead!Well-Rounded Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04129621631406155340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4531506767067177426.post-42761800424636341252011-01-08T21:52:36.608-05:002011-01-08T21:52:36.608-05:00@Kate- thanks for talking about seeing a doctor f...@Kate- thanks for talking about seeing a doctor for something new. I have a terrific set of doctors who understand and respect my decisions about fat acceptance. Whenever I need to see a new doctor I go through that same anxiety you spoke about. I've been very lucky in that arena which is one of the reasons I chose to do what I did regarding my health insurance… All my doctors were under the same umbrella so all my information is interchangeable on the computer system and I think that works in my favor when I come to see a new doctor because they see I've been treated by this system for many years. Good luck with your quest for an understanding/solution/relief from the pain that you spoke about.nycivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06859320328941470255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4531506767067177426.post-524292402428053812011-01-08T21:50:09.725-05:002011-01-08T21:50:09.725-05:00Good to hear from you, Ivan. Thinking good thought...Good to hear from you, Ivan. Thinking good thoughts for you on your journey back to blogging!<br /><br />~JeninCanadaMigiziNse-ikwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096526211377597403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4531506767067177426.post-62062026506326317572011-01-08T21:00:11.090-05:002011-01-08T21:00:11.090-05:00Ivan, I'm so glad your back to posting. I hav...Ivan, I'm so glad your back to posting. I have been checking your site to see if you had unlurked.<br /><br />I'm sorry you feel like you've been tattooed with a giant "L". If my opinion matters at all, I think it shows a great deal of strength on your part that you were able to make what appears to be the most responsible decision for yourself and move in with family even though you knew your pride would take a hit. If you stopped for a moment and thought about all the really crappy decisions you could have made to keep your apartment and how badly those could have worked out, maybe you could see how not loser-ish you are.<br /><br />I had to swallow my own pride this week and see my doctor about hip pain. I have two chronic illnesses (not even remotely related to my weight) so I have to see doctors pretty regularly, but I still hold great fears for seeing a doctor regarding anything that could possibly be blamed on my weight. But I too swallowed my pride and did it. Ultimately, I'm glad I did.<br /><br />I know what you mean about not feeling depressed, even though you seem to exhibit a lot of symptoms. I've totally been there. I wish I had advice for you, I just knew there was something wrong with my thyroid and after a couple of specialists, ultimately my GP prescribed thryoid meds and that turned me around quite a bit. The only other suggestion I might have is making sure you're getting enough high quality sleep.<br /><br />I hope you feel better soon. This community needs your voice.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662034858495383191noreply@blogger.com