Have you ever avoided activities (going to the beach, etc.) due to body image?

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Why? And if yes, what were you avoiding?

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I always was petite. I'm only 5'1" and always had a normal BMI and sometimes a below average BMI. But over a year ago I was put on a medication and the side effects weren't probably explained to me. Weight gain was a side effect. Which with any other medication I was on, never really saw much of a change. With this particular medication I went from 120lbs to 180+ in less than 5 months. This quick gain in weight cause a lot of issues. I have really bad stretch marks, I notice a lot of muscle weakness, I even am having issues just walking up stairs. Since I gained the weight I've stopped taking the medication. I work out. Eat healthy. And still can't lose the weight. It's a huge shock when I look in the mirror because I was never this heavy before. I always worked hard and kept myself in shape and now my body is almost foreign to me. It's hard for me to feel comfortable in anything I wear, let alone in shorts or even a bathing suit.

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I used to dread wearing my swimsuit unless I had my lifeguard tan and toned legs. Now I just accept the fact that I'm a beautiful human being no matter what 💁

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I no longer go to family events. My own relative have shamed me on how big I've become, I'm also pregnant so this doesn't help.

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I think being from Hawaii and always being around bigger women at most times going to the beach here is comfortable. I used to have insecurities about the small stretch marks I had right next to my belly button so I just wore a high waist bikini bottom. Once I got comfortable with my stretch marks I'm now back to wearing my cheeky low cut bikinis. Sometimes I still tend to struggle with it though. It's normal.

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I have a skin condition that affects the nervous system and it affects my skin where I get brown spots and was extremely insecure about it but I've learned to love them

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Avoid wearing swimsuits, low cut dresses, halter tops, strapless dresses, anything where I don't get the same support as a minimizing bra. I don't like being stared at by every single person in the area because of my boobs.

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I haven't been swimming once this year even though I love it. I was pregnant and now I am so self conscious. I have pretty bad stretch marks. None of my bathing suit fit any more (I am 20 lbs heavier since having my daughter) and I can't bring myself to go try on new ones. I also avoid wearing tank tops or shirts that show too much arm because I think my arms are fat and it's so hot here. I wish I could get over it, but it's hard!

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It honestly sucks that people choose not to have fun because they are uncomfortable with how someone will view their body in a bathing suit.' Im in the very difficult stages of learning to love my body. After all, why would various body shapes and sizes have been created if not meant to be viewed, appreciated, and loved by someone.

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Yes mostly do to my scars, they land in excessive.

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I am very self conscious over my body even though I've been told it's perfect I hate my hips so I try to stay away from swimsuits as much as possible

Have you ever avoided activities (going to the beach, etc.) due to body image?

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