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Q: Depression Due to Strange Body Structure

asked by: ronald_peterson on June 1st, 2007

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hi friends,

im 21 yr old male from India. My problem is that im gettin depressed due to a problem of mine. Abt a 5-6 yrs back i realised that my hips and thighs are gettin bulky. i never took it seriously. But slowly i found that its becomin more like a woman's physiccal structure. Iv no idea wat this is called or which type of doctor i contact.

this has simply hit me badly and now im so ashamed that i dont even feel like goin outside or not evevn meeting close friends. I even feel every time i go out that ppl r lookin at my lower part of the body.

I never have discussed this problem of mine with any one, nor my family nor friends. I work at home so thats not a problem.

iv never hav had any major health problem. Nor any body in my family hav had any kind of such problems.

Is there a solution to this, well i guess its more llinked to my figure problem than mental.

pls help me

Thanks
Ron

Replies(2)

rosalee

replied on June 1st, 2007

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Hi there,

I think you need to see a doctor with regards to your body image. Only the doctor can tell what's healthy and what's not. Staying home a lot will only make your depression worst. Have you tried any medications or talked to a doctor? To rule out physical problems first is the first step. Then the psychiatric diagnosis may or may not apply to you. Try not to think about a certain part of your body or look at it. Look at yourself as a whole, build self-esteem and some positive coping skills. Be proactive, seek help from a medical professional.

There may be something physically wrong before your psychiatric diagnosis, although both may apply and go hand in hand.

I hope you seek help soon. Wishing you the best.

ronald_peterson

replied on June 2nd, 2007

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rosalee wrote:

Thanks for that reply, il do so.

thanks again

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