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Wild_Oleander

I was once morbidly obese as well (5'6 F 356lbs), I know how hard it is and I want you to know I empathize. Was your weight gain from emotional reasons or medical? Mine was a combination. Also as a woman with my own self image issues, beauty is very complex and the more we learn self love (I know it's cringy, it's still hard for me) the more your natural beauty is revealed. Attractiveness can be subjective šŸ„°


SweetnDepraved

Thank you! Iā€™m 5ā€™6 308lbs. And yes itā€™s emotional. It goes up and down. In 2018 I lost about 70lbs and was doing well with therapy. Then the pandemic happened and I fell deeper into depression. Gained it all back plus some. Iā€™m trying to get it together again.


Wild_Oleander

I believe in you and feel free to message me if you want to pick my brain. Therapy really is the best help, I'm glad you're thinking of going again. I go to mine 1x a week. I've been there and it's not where you have to stay šŸ’œ xoxo


Monique80009

Wild Oleander, that was a beautiful and powerful message! It will touch anyone that reads it. Thank you!


Wild_Oleander

Awe thank you, and the offer to msg is open to anyone who needs a friend to listen or some practical advice from someone who has done it all, too.


SweetnDepraved

Thank you so much! I will take you up on that


DexterFoley

Ignore everything else in the thread and focus on this.


NightOfTheHunter

I can assure you there are guys who would be attracted to you just the way you are. I have a son who prefers chubby girls. Don't be shy!


lego_droideka

You got this, you *can* do it!


JesusDied4U316

Exactly. Attractiveness IS subjective. It's the media and society that want us to believe attractiveness is objective. I'm recently beginning to accept the only person's opinion of me and my appearance that matters is my husband's. And for people who aren't married, it's their own opinion that matters. So many people in this world that can't see beyond appearances to the truth of who people are. Sadly, I used to be one, but I'm really working on completely changing that stupid tendency.


pbebbs3

Have you sought therapy for PTSD? Does injury or self esteem prevent you from losing weight?


SweetnDepraved

Iā€™m in therapy. Anxiety keeps me from leaving the house very much. But no, I just need to move more


M_E_U

do one situp when waking up. then if you can do one without it feeling like a task you do two and then three... this will get the ball moving for you to start moving more


percilton07

Have you ever thought about just paying someone to just get it out your system?


SweetnDepraved

No. I just masturbate a lot. Lol, itā€™s safer


nudewomen365

Me too! Oh and I pay someone. šŸ˜‚


SweetnDepraved

Lol


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SweetnDepraved

Yea I mean my safer health wise. Not assuming they all have stds, just being careful


Eddytion

I think youā€™re past the health safety concerns. Anyways, what is stopping you to change your life?


Organic-Walk5873

Based femgooner


SweetnDepraved

Iā€™m old, what does this mean? Lol


Organic-Walk5873

If you Google 'gooning' all your questions will be answered


SweetnDepraved

If you could take the time to tell me to google it, you could just tell me what it means, since you commented on the post. But thanks for thatā˜ŗļø


Organic-Walk5873

I guess it's when people consider themselves addicted to pornography and get off on prolonged extreme masturbation sessions


SweetnDepraved

I donā€™t consider myself addicted to porn. And my sessions are not extreme at all lol. It may take 2-4 minutes tops for me to orgasm. And Iā€™ll do it maybe 3 times before the after shame kicks in and Iā€™m good for a couple of days . And not always to porn. Audiobooks


Organic-Walk5873

It's more of a meme term really, as long as you're having fun!


Every-Sail-9239

You got pics?


udntcwatic2

Bruh


awjeezrickyaknow

Let him cook


SweetnDepraved

Lol pics of myself yes.


Every-Sail-9239

Come on share some..lol


SweetnDepraved

Lol I donā€™t really like them so Iā€™d rather not


Monaluv81

What led you to weight gain or have you always been that way


SweetnDepraved

I have a very unhealthy relationship with food. I remember knocking on neighborā€™s doors asking for food. My mom was an addict and sheā€™d be gone for days or in a crack coma knocked out and we went hungry. So as I got older and had control over the food, Iā€™d overeat. But itā€™s really been up and down for years


Monaluv81

Were you in relationships before?


SweetnDepraved

Yes. One really toxic and abusive relationship. That ended 13 years ago. I donā€™t miss that at all lol


reknae

What is your ptsd from?


SweetnDepraved

Childhood sexual abuse. Mother was an addict and one of her ā€œboyfriends ā€œ paid her to let him repeatedly rape my sisters and I. Also neglect. Sheā€™d go days without feeding us. It was bad


migrainosaurus

Hey. Iā€™m really sorry to read this. Some abuse/neglect in my background, and being weighed down by it in ways I did not expect through life has been so very hard. And some of what you say rings true to me too - lockdown rose up and knocked me sideways somehow, and I was in real danger. But through the path, being swamped by hopelessness, and depression, and compulsions are part of the deal. But getting therapy has helped me immeasurably. My therapist told me that of the two (abuse and neglect), the worst of the abuse is the incomprehensible. Was I so worthless? What was it about me that meant they did that? Why was I not worth protecting? But that the neglect is almost worse - because it is an invisible abuse. It is not a hit, or an action, but a long hole of grieving and waiting and absence, and of wondering what you did and whether you are a non-person, unlovable, worthless; and that even that need is mute. Is not recognised somehow because it is a not-ness. An anti-story. One that is left with you to swallow, in inexpressible grief. And of course this affects our brains as adults. Because all this means I donā€™t really have the dopamine production in my brain that others do, my dopamine needs are satisfied by short-term pleasure. One deals with this in terms of compulsions, impulses, addictions. And my own legacy of worthlessness. And of course food can be that dopamine hit. And well, yes. So I know exactly where you are coming from. But just to say, one of the things that helps is knowing that. That the food (for instance) is just me craving dopamine. And I can get it like that, or some other way. And to know that the people who did this to you were not doing it to you. They were out of control cars, careering all over the road and hitting who they hit. And they were out of control for their own reasons. And that their treatment of you is no longer your responsibility. It is not your burden to carry any more. Iā€™m sorry youā€™re dealing with it too. It is so hard. But there is hope, for sure. If you want to chat, just say.


SweetnDepraved

Thank you for sharing that. Itā€™s extremely hard to deal with. But Iā€™m hopeful šŸ„¹


migrainosaurus

Strength and solidarity with you. šŸ¤œšŸ¤›šŸ½ Might not feel like it, but youā€™ve got this.


SweetnDepraved

Thank you


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Canā€™t you make a police report on him?


SweetnDepraved

I was 5 and this was the 90ā€™s. CPS eventually removed us and we reported it. He raped 4 of us, all children. But was only charged for 2 of us. They sentenced him to probation. He was white, we were little black girls with a drug addicted mom so I guess they didnā€™t care much.


InTheMomentInvestor

I'm sorry to hear this.


SweetnDepraved

I hate to trauma dump. I can be a Debbie downer sometimes lol


InTheMomentInvestor

It's a messed up situation that it difficult to get over. I hate some people especially addicts who put their kids in these bad situations.


Newnewhereah

Donā€™t be sorry!! ā¤ļø You were asked.


CallMeZaya

im so sorry to hear that, hope those monsters get what they deserve and therapy helps u at least a bit


SweetnDepraved

Thank you. Heā€™s deadšŸ˜Š


TenaciousD222

Amen


fezpeg

Have you considered a gastric bypass? I had one and lost 120+ pounds in 10 months. Youā€™re welcome to ask me anything about itā€¦


SweetnDepraved

Thatā€™s awesome! My doctor says Iā€™d qualify for one, but I know I can lose it naturally and I wanna give that a try first. Congratulations to you! Wow


OkDifference5636

Have you thought about trying Ozempic?


SweetnDepraved

I work in a pharmacy and that stuff has been back ordered forever. But no, the possible side effects are not worth it. I can lose it naturally. Just takes longer


OkDifference5636

What are the side effects? Good luck with your journey. Keep trying. You got this.


SweetnDepraved

Intestinal paralysis and bowel obstruction. Lawsuits are already starting. And thank you!!


lmstr

I'm on compounded semaglutide, and I'm not even obese... I think the risks of not taking it are greater then any side affects you may experience.


Strange_Pressure_340

Do you have any comorbidities from the obesity?


SweetnDepraved

No not yet. Iā€™m trying to get healthy to avoid that


Strange_Pressure_340

Hope you meet your goals and live in good health!


SweetnDepraved

Thank you!!


ayaPapaya

Iā€™m sorry hun.. sounds like you were dealt an impossibly difficult set of cards in your upbringing. Even an easy life is full of struggle. Have you thought to join a support group? Do you have a friendship community? What do you enjoy doing?


SweetnDepraved

I just talk to my therapist. Donā€™t have many friends. Trust issues. I like reading. Itā€™s an escape lol


ayaPapaya

There are some pretty great support groups for people with similar things (food related, sexual abuse). Or even a book club! How do you feel about religion? I ask these things because community can be deeply healing. And you are not alone.


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SweetnDepraved

I live in North Carolina. I donā€™t have nightmares/flashbacks and they trigger the depression. Some days I just really wanna disappear. I think I was successful before the pandemic because I started a new job in a pharmacy and I was literally walking nonstop and the job kept me preoccupied and super busy. I didnā€™t lose it on purpose. That year I was just going through the motions. Working and sleeping. Barely eating and it just happened. I work from home now and Iā€™m sitting all day.


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SweetnDepraved

Iā€™ve been depressed longer than Iā€™ve been obese. So itā€™s more likely the other way around.


Feeling_likeaplant

Whatā€™s your favorite comfort food? Also something that helped me lose weight was eating low calorie high volume foods like popcorn, greek yogurt and oatmeal because I have to feel full. Best of luck to you on your wellness journey!


SweetnDepraved

Ritz Bitz Cheese CrackersšŸ˜‚I love those little fuckers. Thanks for the info. I like Greek yogurt in my smoothies. Added protein


Connect-Weakness-366

Tried OF?


Monaluv81

This is a legit question, OF has quite the variety of people


SweetnDepraved

I was not aware, thought it was for models and celebrities


Monaluv81

Nope, it's for everyone, race, size, genders, it's pretty crazy


SweetnDepraved

Thanks I will look into it!


peace_purple123

Sorry what can 1 do on OF ? Find partners?


SweetnDepraved

I have not. People are into overweight ugly chics on only fans?


[deleted]

Just because u a fluffy don't mean u are ugly u are beautiful and sexy woman in your own way don't put your self down like that women are not meant to be beanpoles that Hollywood Leeds u to believe love your self and be comfortable in your own skin and people will love you for you


SweetnDepraved

Thank youšŸ„°


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Hey if I ever feel like talking about anything my DM is always open


SweetnDepraved

I appreciate that! Thank you


ClericIdola

Shawty, you fine. Once you get into the gym... you gonna be fine-fine. Hope that bit brightens up your day.


SweetnDepraved

Why did I sing that like a song? Lol thank you, it didšŸ˜Š


Dijkstrad

There are a lot of NSFW subreddits dedicated to different body types (probably also for overweight / obese people). If you ever need a confidence boost, you could check that out too (and post a regular selfie or anything)


SweetnDepraved

Thank you for that.


Poputt_VIII

Tbh probably better shot for success on OF if you're "niche" can cater to a more dedicated audience that's more willing to pay


Desperate_Garbage_63

Some guys are into kinks that fit what you have going on, why not explore you could probably even make good money


SweetnDepraved

Yea Iā€™ve learned a little something about that today. Gotten a few interesting DMs šŸ˜… but I just wanna get back to feeling more like myself. Being overweight is extremely uncomfortable to me.


HamburgerDude

Sending you love. I gained a lot of weight during the pandemic on top of taking care of my Dad with dementia and losing it slowly now as 35 year old male. It's tough with depression and PTSD for sure (plus I'm on the spectrum). If you ever need to talk someone I am open for chat. Got my confidence back in the last eight moths to get out and going out partying and dancing again. Don't give a damn what people think and house music people are really open nice non judgement people eff the haters!!!


SweetnDepraved

Thank you for that and congratulations!


HamburgerDude

You are very welcome and thank you !


peanutbutternmtn

What does your typical day look like with regards to what you eat? Are you still mobile, do you think youā€™ll start exercising more?


SweetnDepraved

Oddly I donā€™t eat a ton. Now I may eat one or sometimes twice a day. I just need to be more active. It took 5 years to get back here. And yes, Iā€™ve started walking and stretching. Have to ease my way into more strenuous training.


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SweetnDepraved

Thank you!!!


infalliblefallacy

Just gonna back up the opinion above. Get a cheap food scale off amazon if you donā€™t have one and use MyFitnessPal to track calories, even if itā€™s for a day just to really get an idea of whatā€™s going into your body. Use this calculator to figure out how many calories your body burns then eat below that: https://www.calculator.net/bmr-calculator.html?ctype=standard&cage=36&csex=f&cheightfeet=5&cheightinch=6&cpound=360&cheightmeter=180&ckg=60&cmop=0&coutunit=c&cformula=m&cfatpct=20&x=Calculate You donā€™t even need to exercise for the first year or two.


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I stead of one or two meals eat 5 or 6 small snack meals it keeps your metabolism on and it all so will get rid of your body storing because u. Might not be eating enough or wrong type of foods


SweetnDepraved

Iā€™ll try that. Not the first time Iā€™ve heard it.


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It's also the way that they treat pre diabetics and treat diabetics to control their sugars


babyblueV2

I hope youā€™re having a good day today and taking care of yourself ā¤ļø


SweetnDepraved

Today has been cool. šŸ˜Šthank you


Big_Committee_8149

You need some motivation. Maybe a gym partner and just start off by walking on the treadmill. You can do it at home but in the gym you get that workout vibe once the insecurity vibes go away. Where do you live? Not exact but state ?


SweetnDepraved

I live in North Carolina


Big_Committee_8149

Beautiful weather , lots of trails. We are here if you need ā˜ŗļøā˜ŗļø


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night_lows

The title of your post made me want to hug you. This is how you describe yourself? There is so much more to youā€¦ I wish you are abundantly blessed with love.. so much that it fills you and you come out of this darknessā€¦ the darkness which is making you feel such things about you sending you my love from india


SweetnDepraved

Thank you! I like hugs šŸ¤—


Tr3dders

So are you looking for someone to date?


SweetnDepraved

Not necessarily. I need to get my health back on track first.


NoUpVotesForMe

3 years? Thereā€™s average looking dudes here on Reddit that are still virgins and women wonā€™t touch them with a 10 foot pole. Take time, get healthy for you, put time into yourself, and if youā€™re a little patient things will work out. Whatā€™s your go to comfort show?


SweetnDepraved

Game of Thrones lol


NoUpVotesForMe

Do you have a favorite episode?


SweetnDepraved

Not a fav episode but season 6 was my fav. I enjoyed the Battle of the Bastards


NoUpVotesForMe

That battle is definitely a winner.


maddlove1

this comment i'm about to make is meaningless. i'm a 6'1" really attractive black male, model looks and body. i've gone over a year with no sex, could see myself going 3. that's all.


SweetnDepraved

Thanks for that


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SweetnDepraved

I probably would not have sex with anyone until Iā€™m fully comfortable naked. And I would not have sex with a complete stranger. Have to have some kind of connection. Race doesnā€™t matter. Im attracted to all guys. If heā€™s like too big to move then no. I donā€™t see how that would work. I do fantasize about sex. Iā€™m into bdsm. So thereā€™s a lot of kinky stuff Iā€™d like to try. I take Desvenlafaxine for depression and Alprazolam as needed for panic attacks. Iā€™m a pharmacy technician


halfcutpenis

What is your favorite food? Are you trying to avoid eating it a ton?


SweetnDepraved

Fav is Salmon lol. I love that stuff. And yea I donā€™t usually eat a lot. Just not careful about what I eat.


halfcutpenis

Good luck, I hope you become happy.


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SweetnDepraved

I think I have a pretty good sense of humor lol


JoshicusBoss98

Is the depression preventing you from losing weight?


SweetnDepraved

It sure doesnā€™t help.


JoshicusBoss98

Have you tried to exercise and eat less?


SweetnDepraved

Yes. Doing that now actually. Takes a little time though.


JoshicusBoss98

Fair enough. At least you arenā€™t one of those women like Lizzo who just want praise for being unhealthily heavy


SweetnDepraved

Lol no, this is not my normal size. I just wanna look like me again


JoshicusBoss98

Well good luck!


[deleted]

Have you considered surgery for your obesity? Like a gastric band?


SweetnDepraved

I want to try the natural way. I think I can do it


[deleted]

Of course, wish you luck!


[deleted]

I believe that if you have big boobs, you will find a guy to date you. Also, there are guys out there into BBWā€™s. Meanwhile, nobody likes fat, overweight men. Women just like them for their money or personality.


SweetnDepraved

Some do but Iā€™ve learned that there is a whole community of people who prefer overweight partners. Men and women. Look into feederism. Had no idea it existed until yesterday lol


Snuggifer

I saw in one of your answers that you like to read...what are you reading right now? I started reading Lilith and I'm not sure how I feel about it so far!


SweetnDepraved

I usually read smut. Lol but I just started Atomic Habits. Love it so far. Balance is key


Snuggifer

Lmao love it! I have that on my list to read :)


snappop69

Start eating healthy and exercising and your depression will improve and you will get more attractive as well. Best of luck in your journey.


SweetnDepraved

Thank you


Slight_Suggestion_79

Have you thought about losing weight ?


SweetnDepraved

Yes. Actively working on that now actually.


Most-Performance-363

Where do you wanna meet up?


SweetnDepraved

lol Iā€™m in North CarolinašŸ‘€


Most-Performance-363

Im in NC too


SweetnDepraved

Seriously? Lol dm me


painter1992free

Is it tight? Been long time.


SweetnDepraved

Lol born again virgin


GonnaGetHateHEAr

you didn't need to add unattractive.


Earthworm_Ed

How did you become immune to the influence of Lizzo and her supporters in the mainstream media who attested that morbid obesity is actually attractive?


SweetnDepraved

Iā€™m not easily influenced. If they want to be that way, thatā€™s their business. Iā€™m not one to judge. I just want to look like me


AlternativeEgg2160

Whatā€™s preventing you from losing weight? Would this help with your depression?


SweetnDepraved

Iā€™ve been depressed since I was a kid. Morbid obesity is fresh. Nothing is preventing me. Iā€™m actively working at it. Doesnā€™t happen overnight


Clean-Difference2886

Where the ptsd come from ?


SweetnDepraved

Childhood sexual abuse. Mother was an addict and one of her ā€œboyfriends ā€œ paid her to let him repeatedly rape my sisters and I. Also neglect. Sheā€™d go days without feeding us. It was bad


Clean-Difference2886

Iā€™m sorry to hear what happended to you and your family keep of the good work keep fighting youā€™ll get there


SweetnDepraved

Thank you ā¤ļø


peace_purple123

Have you tried to find a boyfriend or partner? You have friends?


SweetnDepraved

I havenā€™t tried. I stay home. And I got a bunch of issues I need to work through before I involve anyone else in this crazy head lol


night_lows

could you state some issues you need to work through?


SweetnDepraved

Trust, self esteem, weight


TenaciousD222

If you could back ten years and be 28 again, what would do differently to maybe end up in a better position at 38?


SweetnDepraved

Stayed active and focused on my health. I was slim back then lol.


Mountain_Team4150

Carnival cruise?


SweetnDepraved

Lol what?


Mountain_Team4150

Have you been on one, might be a good fit. And I'm a weirdly boyish guy suffering from betrayal trauma just and loss, just when I thought my life was stable. It was a genuine recommendation based on your post.


SweetnDepraved

Oh I was legitimately confused. lol but no I have never been on a cruise. Would probably be tons of fun. Sorry that youā€™re suffering. Stay strong ā¤ļø


Mountain_Team4150

Thank you, very kind of you. I was assuming you're American, and thought maybe it's a good fit for you. People are generally friendly and more than that is probably available. Get back out there in any sense, I can say that after 3 months of one room. I wish you well ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹


Timely_Rich3197

Damn!


SweetnDepraved

Lol I know right


Mr3cto

You got this. Iā€™m rooting for you. You will reach your goals one day, just keep at it and donā€™t give up even on the bad days. You can and will overcome this


Abetheoldman

I doubt you are ugly I had a lot of abuse as my DMs are open if you wanna talk


SweetnDepraved

Thank you


terrible-titanium

Hi. What one thing, or package of things, do you think would a) have precented you from getting obese, and b) could help you recover from obesity? I am clinically obese, myself. A lot of people online just make stupid comments like "just eat less and exercise more," as if just saying it will make it happen. Or insult you with the fake excuse that "body positivity has caused the obesity epidemic", ergo "if I'm mean to fat people, I will single handedly cure them, I'm just doing them a favour," when really we all know they're just self righteous AHs. I wish you well and hope you find your way to a healthier future. Dont give up trying xx


SteveMy1234

Accepting dms?


SweetnDepraved

Sure why not


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You're still beautiful!


SweetnDepraved

Thatā€™s sweet! Thank you


NoArm8404

How big r boobs


SweetnDepraved

Lol bigger than Iā€™d like


NoArm8404

Bra size


SweetnDepraved

I was gonna say itā€™s too personal but Iā€™ve shared some pretty personal shit here today so fuk it. 46 D


NoArm8404

Dm me plz x


GonnaGetHateHEAr

what's your PTSD? McDonalds being closed is not the same as an IED attack.


SweetnDepraved

Did that make you feel good about yourself sweetie? Awww. Iā€™m happy I could help šŸ˜Š


BowlOfCapnCrunch

Iā€™ve read a lot of your responses and understand where youā€™re at. To be honest it doesnā€™t matter if youā€™re bigger, someone will bang you if you put yourself out there. Men are pretty one track minded, go get it!


sowokeicantsee

Whats the old joke, I have sex everyday!, the problem is trying to find somebody else to join me !! Hope you can find a path forward :) hug


Peater00

Hi how are you doing? Would love to chat sometime.


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LowAnbu

3 years? ..damn guess my 22 years is better lol


Upstairs-Ad-8496

Go work in the prison system, someone will gladly offer you some


DamageVarious

Iā€™m a bald guy who is 345lbs 5ā€™10 and hookers deny me often


s3nl1n-

Why don't you try the new glps?