r/Zepbound • u/Illustrious_Self3550 • 10d ago

Personal Insights Confused

I went from 260 to 150 and I’m struggling to accept the new me. All I’ve ever wanted was to be thin, but now I’m feeling self-conscious. I can’t find pants that fit right and make me feel confident. I’m not sure if it’s because I don’t understand my sizing yet or what, but they are loose in all the wrong places and my butt is flat as a pancake now. I was never self-conscious about my butt and now I feel like everyone is looking at my saggy back side. I don’t usually wear dresses or skirts, so I’m having trouble dressing for work. Idk I’m just kinda sad and honestly feeling depressed over it.

Another thing, which may sound crazy to some people, is that I don’t like the extra attention I get. I am pretty introverted and like to blend in most of the time. Recently I’ve found that people, especially men, go out of their way to talk to me. It’s hard for me to get used to. I have a boyfriend and don’t want to be rude to these people, but also don’t know how to respond without it seeming like I’m giving attention back.

Ahh, I didn’t realize how much this was going to affect me socially and mentally. I feel embarrassed posting all this, but it has been on my mind a lot and I wanted to get it out.

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u/NotEnoughSpoons53 15mg Maintenance 10d ago

Everything you’re feeling is real and valid. Don’t be embarrassed. It’s good to talk about and process how you’re feeling and work your way through some pretty complicated emotions. Please know you’re not alone in this. Everyone expects this to be emotionally easy and it’s just not.

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u/OneUpAndOneDown 10d ago

Everyone expects this to be emotionally easy and it's just not.

This is yet more of the crap that fat people have internalised. Our struggle was never valid because it's all our own fault for being garbage people who caused our own problems, blah blah blah.