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My self confidence is not as it used to be/affecting my bf

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    Flower P
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    Hello, I’m 23 y/o woman. Growing up I wasnt very confident at all. I think i started having body dysmorphia issues since 5th grade. Although throughout the years my confidence has gone thru a roller coaster. I took up yoga about 6 years ago and thats been the best decision of my life. Around 2015-2016 I was at the peak of my confidence/health. (I love fashion and dressing up). In 2017 however I had a horrible rough year including my dad passing away and lots of other crazy stuff. After that ive been having stress and anxiety non stop. Although this year has changed for the better. Ive been with my bf since 2016, and i was a different person then. I was so lovey dovey and all over him (in the bedroom esp). Nowadays no such thought goes thru my mind and Id rather jus hangout and watch movies together. He thinks its bc himself that I’m not in the mood, but honestly its just me not feeling good with myself to let myself go like that. Whenever he brings it up I just get so upset bc I dont want to loose him bc of lack of excitement in our relationship, or him looking somewhere else. We love each other very much, and I still love him a lot, but I just dont like to get intimate anymore. I dont know what to do. I think it has to do with my body dysmorphia bc since my dads passing I have gained a lot of weight, and have been doin my best to loose it but its a process.

     

    #228613
    Anonymous
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    Dear Flower P:

    The fear of losing your boyfriend as a result of showing less excitement in the bedroom as well as any pressure on his part that you do show excitement accomplishes the opposite. A person does not get motivated to be spontaneously loving when scared. Or pressured.

    Did you explain to him what is going on, the way you explained it here? If so, how did he respond, what did he say to you and did he change anything in his behavior?

    anita

    #228617
    Inky
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    Hi Flower P,

    I’m assuming you eat right, and we know you exercise. Yes, there had been a terrible amount of stress, but…

    Now might be a good time to go see your doctor and get blood work done, and check your hormones, etc.

    Just to remove all doubt that it’s from a physical source.

    Then find a good therapist/pastor/person to talk to.

    Best,

    Inky

    • This reply was modified 5 years, 7 months ago by Inky.
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