Dealing with the “feeling” of weight gain

[@HanaRay1]

Thank you for this! I don't know why but it had never occurred to me that the initial observation about a change was just my brain doing it's job, I've always considered that a disordered thought but actually it's not! Like you say that initial thought is neutral it is the second thought which jumps in angrily after the observation that is disordered. Really eye opening!

[@oatycookieori]

I can't explain how much you are helping me in my recovery! I still have a long way to go but I'm now starting to feel like it could actually be possible so thank you xxx

[@makayladay7938]

I love and always waiting for your new uploads. You an amazing lady who took your time to do videos and sharing your experience to help other. I just want to thank you and so blessed to find you in KZbin. You are my huge mentaller and counselor. You had help me in so way while my bodies and mental change. I wish I can repay you with something from me. Sorry my poor grammar. I hope you understand how much you have been big part of my life. Millions thank and I wish you stay safe and healthy.

[@johannaj2009]

I always wanted to be as skinny as a supermodel. I ended up doing stimulants in my 20s and starving myself for many years… when I quit the stimulants after a burnout I gained 30 pounds hating myself. I am at a normal bmi but I feel I look fat and am very unhappy. I still want to be 65kg at 1,73cm… but I am 73kg at that height. 😢

[@jennanana7859]

This is exactly what I’m going through right now and what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for your videos! They are like a gift from heaven honestly

[@nicoleschopp6129]

How are you feeling Tabitha? Looks like you might have a temperature. Thank you for the video.

[@deathechovii]

You help me think clearer, cause we all know that starved bodies can't think straight. Thanks again

[@em0t33th7]

Thank you for posting, you’ve inspired me to start actually eating to hunger. Also I fucking love stinky and Dave (((:

[@maike5227]

But my thighs are touching so much after 1 and a half year of unrestricted eating, I can hardly walk. Is it possible, that my hypothyriodism makes me gain weight forever?

[@TheNiemamweny]

Thank you for all your videos Tabitha - you truly are TREMENDOUSLY helpful, always.

[@eohjjourney8445]

Thank you so much 🙏 really struggeling with the tightgap thing is dissapearing and my attention pulls to it. Going to experiment with it not being dragged in 💪

[@paige429]

my mom actually used the word "skeletor" to describe me....horrifying really

[@fruityliving3413]

Needed this thank you!

[@cyano741]

Could you perhaps make a video about atypical anorexia, as in the fear of vomiting for example, leading to restriction, leading to weight loss. I've had severe emetophobia for over 20 years, and regardless of therapy, I get re t-aumatized every single time I get nauseated, let alone vomit from eating. I do not get used to the feeling of nausea ever, and I unfortunately have it every day ( due to severe c diff infections and chronic recurring sibo after that) . I try to combat it with medication ( motility drugs and antiemetics) and eating normal portions frequently. but my body basically suffers from severe diarrhea and vomiting, every single time I put in normal portions of food. The vomiting makes me scared to eat again, and I go back down to small portions of foods ( after months of trying and ending up in the hospital due to dehydration) that don't trigger violent responses. This of course, is no way to live, since I can''t eat enough to even maintain a low bmr. I have a 6 year old daughter that I can't take care of ( who has a kidney disease herself) being so frail and sick all the time. Could you explain a bit more on how to get out of such a vicious cycle. I'm desperate to not die, and I feel like I won't wake up one day, and I will have left her on her own. I can't accept that, ever.

[@laura2381]

How are you doing now, cyano?

[@cyano741]

@@laura2381Thank you so much for asking, how kind of you! They diagnosed me last year with an instestinal compression that blocked my food from going down, making my bile and stomach acid flow back into my stomach and pancreas, causing all kinds of complications. I now live with a surgical feeding tube in my abdomen that feeds me day and night. It bypasses the compression. I gained 40lbs within a year. The next move is to perform surgery to try and alleviate the symtoms. I don't think they can get rid of the compression, but they can create an alternative route for my food to got through, hoping my body will pick the path of least resistance. I'm praying every day that it will work. Untill then, I am trying to enjoy my new found freedom!

[@laura2381]

@@cyano741 I am so glad to hear that! I hope the surgery can help you, too. Do you feel any stronger than two years ago?

[@cyano741]

@Laura yes, I ended up being 70 ish pounds at almost 5"6. I was on deaths doorstep. They were convinced it was an eating disorder ( I know, how original. A skinny woman walks in, must be an eating disorder). It wasn't. I gained weight so fast, I mostly slept the first few months. I finally recognize myself in the mirror. I feel as if I got a second chance at life. The struggle isn't gone, but I'm not dying. That's quite a euphoric feeling on its own. The energy is much better. How are you?

[@laura2381]

@@cyano741 That is awful. I was hospitalized when I was close to that :( Its almost scarier when you're not in control of the low weight and you don't want to be there. To not recognize yourself is terrifying. How relieving to be so much healthier. I'm struggling lately, which is why I've been watching Tabitha nonstop lol.

[@miamerces4913]

You’re amazing

[@conscienza]

So extremely helpful. All of your videos and books are.

[@laila1267]

I love how you explain what (acctually) happens. It really helps to think of it that way. And also to know what to do with it. Rewiring made simple ❤👏

[@dotexe6415]

What if there's only one part, not A and B, for me? In the example, my brain says, "God, your thighs are touching?!?!" and that's the judgement.

[@Radisgrek]

dot exe Maybe talk back to it? I've been gaining weight and my brain will jump in and the first thought is something like "UGH we're gaining weight/this is food is gonna make me gain weight" and I say back in my head "that's the fucking point". It can really help tbh.

[@AZKflamenco]

Soooo helpful because this is such a huge block for so many xxxx

[@miamerces4913]

So rational and intelligent

[@MariekeNoortje8104]

Love the tattoo!! ❤

[@mp3bean]

Thank you so much for answering my question! This is so helpful for me 😄

[@JoJo-vg9sj]

Maddie P great question. I experience this as well! Thank you 🙏🏻