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I have a fear of talking with people. I am overweight and I feel awkward with my body to interact with people. This is hampering my career as I am not able to speak confidently in interview and also made me very lonely as I have no close friends I can talk to.
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Good day my Friend . I can understand your concern and appreciate you for seeking help here.
All such feelings of being inferior or fears to face people, lack of motivation, confidence etc are a kind of mindset issue. Breaking that autosuggeted thought need certain psychotherapy or mindset change techniques and counselling guidance to overcome.
Be positive. It's an addressable issue if you are willing to make few changes in your mindset, lifestyle, food habbit, daily routines and follow few recommendation . Are you ?
Feel free to reach me online for further assistance and assessment of your physical and mental symptoms to recommend suitable non medicine alternative solutions.
Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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Appreciate if you can take the next by talking to a counselor/psychologist.
Go ahead and connect with any of us online for better understanding of your problems.
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Hi, you are afraid of talking to people and you are worried about how you are going to perform in interviews because you are not feeling confident. Your physical appearance is causing you to not feel confident. It is important to remember that you can give yourself respect and appreciation. You can talk to people with confidence and attend interviews with confidence. You can do well in life.
To get a confidence boost consult a psychologist and counselling sessions will help you.
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Consult a psychologist.
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Hello
I understand ur concern
Facing lack of confidence due to ur weight issue.
First iwill say u need counseling session so that the confidence level can be raised. And u will be able to expect ur body and will be able to face society with confidence.
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can book appointment on practo with us
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Yes, there are many cases who have body image issues. I can understand how it could be overwhelming. It can be worked on, your body is not an apology.
A counselling psychologist can like me can help you deal. Learning healthier coping mechanisms can bring a positive change in your outlook.
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Please seek help 🙏
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Your need to work on with your issues of low self-esteem/ worth& image. You seem to have poor self concept., I suggest you to take consultation of a clinical psychologist. You can connect to me on practo Consult.
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You need to improve your body and self image. And also to improve your communication skills. You should consult a clinical psychologist for that. Do not rely on tips. They won't help at all.
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visit a clinical psychologist
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Ms. Divya Bhatia
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello human! Thank you for sharing your concerns. By reaching out, you have already taken the first step to solving your problems.
Feeling underconfident in oneâs body is an issue many people face. There are many ways you can work on body positivity and accepting yourself. Some ways are listed below:
Surround yourself with positivity. This can be in the form of supportive family members, body-positive influencers and media and so on.
When determining goals for your body, think healthy, not skinny.
Donât compare yourself to others. Everyoneâs journey and speed are different.
Focus on the functions your body performs rather than its appearance.
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Since your sentiments regarding your body are interfering with your healthy functioning, I would recommend seeking professional help from a counselling psychologist. They would provide a safe space for discussion, and help you build up your confidence. You may reach out to me for a session.
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Remember, all bodies are worthy and deserving of love and respect. Our shape and size do not define us. Hope to hear from you soon. Take care!
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Body shaming could be one of the reasons for your low confidence..
There can be more issues related to that..
It is better to seek a professional support to overcome this issue..
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You can reach me by using the link given below for more details :-
https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir
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Dr. Sanya Bhojwani (PhD)
Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Hello.. So glad that u came out and addressing these issues which are otherwise hidden considering the casual attitude towards body shaming and body positivity issues... Never rely on others for self validation.. You are a power in yourself!! For any assistance you are always welcome to consult me... Happy to be of any help... Keep rising!
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Hello,
Glad to know that you are seeking help, you have developed low self esteem due to overweight and this would hamper all facets of your life.
A detailed session will help you wherein everything will be discussed in detail.
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Consult a clinical psychologist for detailed evaluation and assessment
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