It Was Getting Embarrassing
Because of my excess weight, I didn’t feel like I could wear fashionable clothing. Duncan would still compliment me on my appearance. In spite of my disbelief in him, I still gave a damn about what he thought. I thought I was losing both my partner and myself. My family and I traveled to Hawaii in March of 2003. I was mortified to see pictures of myself in shorts and a tank top later. I was aware that I had put on weight because I was now a size 16, but the images provided more striking evidence.
It Was Getting Embarrassing
Talking to a Therapist
Simultaneously, I began visiting a therapist, who identified me as having situational depression, thus validating that my personal life was causing me to descend into despair. The therapist advised me to focus on improving my self-esteem before attempting to mend my relationship. She suggested that in addition to therapy, an antidepressant would be helpful, but I wanted to try not taking any medication.
Talking To A Therapist
