I posted in the depression subreddit but I think it's more relevant here:
I gained like 90 lbs in 1-2 years when I was extremely depressed over my job, probably mixed with postpartum depression, and drinking a lot, I don't really want to get into details. I didn't cut my hair, paint my nails, buy clothes, wear make up, etc....I went to therapy and it helped me make a change to my career and am feeling much better now and have lost 30 lbs in the last 4 months. I got my nails done for the first time, I got a haircut, I see a future.
So people either saw me fat and only knew me fat or saw me gain weight but didn't say anything.
Now people are starting to notice the loss and ask me about it. I hate talking about my weight and my body and it's only going to get worse as I lose more. I really really hate having to talk to people about my body probably more than the average person- why do so many people ask? My husband says it's a compliment but it makes me sick every time I hear it - it reminds me of my horrible depression, the disgust, the drinking, the 2 years I didn't see my family bc Was at work/commuted 70+ hours a week, I avoid seeing people bc I don't want to fucking hear it, what do I say to people...
Do I just say I was depressed, do I laugh and say I ate too many pies, so far I have just turned around and left but I can't keep doing that bc it's not normal, I am getting very anxious about this...
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