I’m lonely because…

I got fat during the pandemic <br><br>I used to be very active and enjoyed talking to people and going out, then I gained a lot of weight, and all of a sudden I feel self conscious, and start comparing my body to every one else’s , I’m even ashamed to admit this, but I feel so bad about my appearance , I’m convinced everyone’s looking at me and judging my body . It’s affecting my self esteem , and I find it easier to stay home, it’s been two years since I’ve been out on a hike , and I feel like I’m losing myself. <br><br>Can’t seem to find the motivation to do anything about it , so I decided to reach out to Chambers, I’m not good at talking to people, and I felt like I needed to tell someone . <br><br><br>Edit: I’m very grateful for all the words of kindness I’ve received. I was very touched by how kind everyone was, I think sometimes when we feel lonely, all we need is someone to talk to, and that’s exactly what I needed, and all of you provided that, so thank you!