Personal Experiences, Struggles and Setbacks Around Health
Health and wellbeing rarely improve in a straight line. In these stories, people share what they went through while trying to take care of their body or their mind: a fitness routine that didn't hold, a diet that backfired, a recovery that took longer than expected, a complicated relationship with their appearance, or simply the exhaustion of trying to do everything right.
Some stories are about setbacks and frustration, others about small victories. Many ask the same question: is it just me? Reading how others lived a similar situation can make it feel less isolating, and sharing your own can help you put words on it.
These stories are personal experiences and opinions, not medical advice. For a health problem, a doctor or another qualified professional remains the right person to talk to.
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Today at therapy I had this insight about my view of happiness and I found out that I think that I don’t deserve too much happiness. But it’s not true because I’m a human being just like the rest and I do deserve good things in life, I’m not talking about material stuff I’m talking about experiences. This insight was…
lately, it feels like I’m just going through life and BAM! emotions hit me like a freight train. one minute I’m pondering what pasta to whip up for dinner, and the next I’m drowning in this tidal wave of sadness or anxiety. it’s seriously annoying. you’d think there’d be some trigger, right? but nope, it’s like my…
Why am I on the "top" page 🥲 that's cringe. But whatever. Anyways, I've been doing better, usually I get all lonely and existential, especially at night but after many videos, I found something that works. I could be afraid that l that I would end up just as lonely and existential tomorrow but I don't think so, I…
I want to be good but i feel pathetic all the time because nothing happens in my life and im not really interested in a lot of things unfortunately so i dont really go to any clubs and plus i know i grow to despise it because i hate being forced to do stuff i feel like in school that im just on autopilot and nothing…
so lately, i've been noticing this weird thing happening to me whenever i watch porn. it's kinda like my heart starts racing and my palms get all sweaty. it's strange because it almost feels like i'm experiencing some sort of anxiety attack. now, i know it might sound a bit odd connecting porn with this kind of…
Today I had a great day at work and I truly loved my swimming class. I’m fucking grateful for so many blessings and I’m so inspired and alive.
So yeah, I was wondering, Can I have more days like today?
Tonight I’m grateful for love and friendship, for my family, my job, my goals, my hobbies and my path.…
I used to think I could keep my cool in stressful situations, but starting this new job has turned that idea upside down. The place is like a tornado of chaos, and while I kind of thrive in that whirlwind, it’s also got my brain racing like I’m in a car chase. Deadlines are looming like ominous clouds, and the…
So today I was totally happy and excited with my swimming class but then at the same lane I saw a couple and the just for a while I felt a little bit sad, lonely or tense. This happened first at november’22 while I was being part of a great job and there I met a couple and everytime that I saw them together I started…
To my dear family, writing this feels surreal but I have to get it off my chest. Over the past few months, there's been a whirlwind of changes (physical and emotional) that's been really hard to process. It's like I'm on a ticking clock and can't ignore it anymore. I've tried to stay upbeat but reality hits hard…
Im raised in a poor economy family. My parents like each other but sometimes they debate. Father used to drink and i found my mom with a bruise once. One time i grabbed him by the throat, not sure if he remembers that. Growing up i didnt have or asked much of them. I tried to be the one to keep the calm. When i…
so yesterday was a real hoot. I found myself stuck in traffic, and it turned into this chaotic blend of freak-out mode and existential crisis. You know, just your average panic attack while sitting in a metal box surrounded by other people who are probably just as miserable.
my breath decided to play hide and seek…
when it comes to self harm, the urgency is not that unusual. i find myself trapped in a loop of shame and guilt whenever exams don't go as planned. failing another test feels like a dagger slicing through my confidence, leaving scars far beyond skin deep. unfortunately, i've noticed this pattern developing over time.…
I woke up this morning in a complete haze. Honestly, I couldn't even tell you where I was for a good few minutes and it was frustrating beyond measure! This isn't the first time either. It's like waking up with my brain filled with fog and confusion, unsure of what day it is or what I'm supposed to handle today. And…
i dunno what's been going on with me lately, but it feels like im living in this weird dream state most of the time. like i'll be sitting in an important work meeting and suddenly it hits me: i'm not really here. it's like I'm watching myself from a distance, wondering why i can't just make myself focus, you know?…
lately, i feel like i'm losing my mind!! everything seems to be spiraling out of control and the smallest things that used to roll off my back are now completely overwhelming. like, why do i constantly lose everything in my house??? it's as if there's some sort of conspiracy or something against me...my keys? gone.…