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Need Advice or SupportEmotions
Lately I've been feeling ashamed of having intense emotions, especially because I work with men in more than one capacity and feel particularly self-conscious around appearing too "feminine" or "weak." I wholeheartedly disagree with all of that nonsense but I would love support from other women who understand what the patriarchy does to self-image.
I don't cry in front of people, ever, but I do get stressed out easily. More than once, I've been blamed for being "too emotional" or "overly sensitive," accusations with which I've dealt for my entire life. But I have multiple mental health issues, mostly due to experiences with child abuse. Right now I'm honestly just feeling extra on edge because I've had several weeks of relapsing into an old eating disorder.
I don't know what I'm looking for, but I would like to hear from others who consider themselves to be quite composed and intelligent most of the time but worry about coming off as "too emotional."
(For additional context: grew up with three brothers who were always allowed to show their feelings, while I was generally forbidden from the same or at least scolded for it.)
After a year of deep depression I managed to force myself to do exercise . I’ve so far done exercises for a whole month !!. I used to do way more exercises two years back, so my goal is to get back to my previous level of fitness.
My goal is to get my sleeping schedule normal again so I can go outside everyday and walk around in nature.
Mine is to get my eating under control by not binging and snacking all day.
I want to eat three meals and two official snacks. I'm not even worrying about WHAT they are at this stage, just that they are specific eating times and I want to not go nuts between them.
I wore my old running shorts for the first time in 2-3 years (instead of the bicycle style shorts I've been wearing) and my thighs did not chafe. Thigh chafing is the worst, and I don't really like the bicycle style running shorts (or anything that clings to my legs in general, like leggings).
I also started a training program for a half marathon in November. I haven't run a half marathon since 2019 and I am excited for that. Also ran a 10k race last week.
Time to brag--I'm now well within 'overweight' down from 'obese', and very pleased about it. I'm a belated convert to intermittent fasting--it is really working for me. Remarkable and stable results.
Me too. I've lost all my menopausal weight gain and am aiming for what I was in my 20s. Combined with regular walks and a better diet—healthy, but cutting out various foods that I love but don't love me back—, this has paid dividends. It was hard going at first but after I lost the first few pounts it became so much easier.
ME TOO high five post-menopausal motivation :)