♡ Opening Up About My Body Dysmorphia! | Amy Lee Fisher ♡

[@ailishnixon4900]

Amy: "I'm really bad at makeup" Also Amy: *looks flawless*

[@amyleefisher52]

Ailish Nixon hehe 😂😅

[@kymberlysteiger8125]

I really miss being able to talk to you! I’m now being tested for gastroparasis and a few other things because I have dropped to 100 pounds in a few months! You were so incredibly brave! I hope I can too? I’m going to try your journaling tips. At least I can still look back at your videos.

[@NorseButterfly]

For most people with body dysmorphia, anxiety is a twin. They tend to go everywhere together. I love that you've brought up how your situation has caused your mental health to suffer. I think it's important for the "abled", or "non- ill" community needs to understand that our physical decline is what causes our mental decline.

[@lyvsix]

It also happens the other way around unfortunately.. I wish everyone a life full of health both physical and mental...

[@ddweebg]

I have anorexia and EDS and POTS and it is a STRUGGLE. I've been hospitalized three times for it, and the trigger was the exercise regimen my cardiologist gave me for my POTS. I began losing weight and developing an eating disorder. Now, I still can't exercise because my eating disorder ALWAYS takes it too far. Thank you for opening up about this. It's good to know I'm not alone.

[@emilyjane7166]

People need to stop looking at the size/weight of someone and making judgment on that, I frequently get asked if I am anorexic or have people make faces or comments behind my back. I and very small and have always struggled with gaining weight, eventually it takes a toll on on your mental health a makes you really thing something is wrong (only thing wrong is low iron) Thank you for making medical/physical and mental health issues more normal and easier to talk about

[@norajung4513]

You do so well at expressing the issues you have with your mental health. I like how you tell us that you have to be willing to change to get healthy and that everyone perceives things differently. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Thank you for making this video it help me understand how some people may be thinking about themselves. Take care and looking forward to seeing more videos in the future.

[@amyleefisher52]

Nora Jung thank you! 🙏🏼

[@ellepierson4088]

This video speaks volumes to me. I’m 32 years old, and have struggled with an eating disorder + body dysmorphia since I was in kindergarten. I relapsed about 2-3 times in the past. The only thing that was my cure was having the support of my family and friends, but most importantly, surrendering, and trusting in God. Without Him, I wouldn’t be here today, in more ways than one. I remember feeling the exact same way that Amy speaks of in this video. I was also a cutter, which I have been recovered from for about 8 years now, and I’ve also recovered from my ED. With that being said, I daily think about my body, and what food I eat. The change in my mindset is not wanting to be rail thin, but to have muscle, and be toned. (To look healthy) I’m also a first time mother, and I want to be the best influence on my daughter🩷That means to never speak negatively about my body in front of her, because I don’t want her growing up feeling like I did. My ED was caused by my mom, I watched her constantly obsessing over her body, and food, and it stuck with me. Luckily my twin never followed. Its definitely a daily reminder to love the body that God gave you, because you were made perfect in Him image, “flaws” and all🤍 I’m beyond thankful that I was able to recover, without doing irreversible damage (at least not that I know of) The one thing that my ED did do, was completely kill my appetite. I have no hunger “cues”, not even if my stomach growls. I can hear it, but I can’t feel it. A lot of people don’t believe me when I tell them that. They just think, “you just done want to eat, or, you’re just telling yourself that”. I have to force myself to eat, otherwise I can go all day without eating, but I’d be light-headed all day. That’s my only hunger cue, is being lightheaded. Even my pregnancy didn’t change that, and still BF, that’s been very hard for me. With all that being said, I just felt sharing this. I know Amy will never read this , but for anyone that takes the time to, I just want you to know, that it IS possible to recover, and change your mindset. Just look to God, and He will set you FREE.🤍 The devil will always tempt you, and try to deceive you, but God will never forsake you.

[@ColettexCollins]

I am so proud of you for being so open about sucha sensitive thing ❤

[@alysparkles13]

Thank you for making this video, Amy! I went through a scary time as well two years ago where I lost an extreme amount of weight due to my chronic illnesses. Seeing my body becoming skeletal and then suddenly bounce back when I started to get “healthy” again sent my mind for a spin! I still struggle today with my changing body. I thought I was alone, and that the thoughts I do have are invalid. You proved me wrong. Thank you❤️

[@roonilwazlib5402]

Omg, this is so helpful to read because I’m in this exact situation right now and I told no one so far (besides my mother because she noticed how I’m not gaining weight anymore and changed the flow rate on my tube) because I‘m so ashamed of it and thought I’m alone with this problem/no one will understand. I was always skinny but not underweight and had absolutely no mental problem with my weight or body in general. Like never. Then I lost so much weight last year because of my medical conditions and now after recovering from the causes and feeling better I simply can not gain weight anymore because my mind has tricked me into thinking that I look like I always used to (I‘m so used to seeing my underweight body at this point that my mind thinks it’s normal). I was able to get my weight up to 44kg but even though that’s still way too skinny I hate seeing that number and couldn’t handle it going higher for some reason. The weird thing is that I know that I need to gain weight and it’s not normal and super important for my health, but on the other hand I feel like I’ll be fat after gaining weight because when I look in the mirror it already looks normal to me and I‘d rather lose than gain weight 😔 And I remember thinking of 45-47kg when talking about extreme underweight last year when I started losing weight and now I think my 44kg are too much 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m also very afraid to tell my doctors about it because a few years ago they always thought that I’m having an eating disorder etc. when I was not and I fought so hard to make them understand that I‘m not making this up myself, so when I open up about it now they might put me in that box again (like „I always knew her conditions are mental health related“). Such a difficult topic and I wonder how many spoonies have the same problem but never talk about it.

[@_hhannuhh]

This is very hard to get over and hearing other people talk about it and reading the comments is so helpful! I hope everyone helps each other!

[@sarahnelson4740]

Thank you for this video. Mental health, is stigmatized as such a bad thing and yet, soooo many people suffer daily. I personally know what you mean about your physical ailments causing the mental ones. I feel as though my body betrayed me, by having these illnesses and daily pain. It stole the things I lived to do and now, with so many limitations, it IS hard. It needs to be discussed and we shouldn't be ashamed. You give me strength to share my experiences with mental health. ❤️ Thank you.

[@brynnejewell1275]

I 2nd that. I wasn't going to post on here but I did thanks to Amy Having the courage to share her story🙂

[@user-pk3qn8sk4u]

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[@paincreatesfame]

You’re valid no matter how your mind perceives yourself as ❤️ you’re so brave for being so open about your struggles as well and it really means a lot

[@theonlytrashcanintrench907]

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[@irasan77]

It can get A LOT better, to the point of being like the normal insecurities everybody has. I had this among many other problems due to complex PTSD and living in an abusive household. I am 40 years old now, and when I look at old pictures I cannot understand how I could be so wrong in my perception. I was so convinced, it was like some kind of hallucination whenever I was looking at myself. I was desperate, I just wanted to look normal, thats how distorted my view was. I just want to let anybody who is struggling know that it wont be like this forever. It can go away completely as you learn to love yourself more and understand what led to this in the first place. Maybe some of it stays with you, but it will be a lot less intense. Don't give up on yourself! You are not the only one who has/had this, and it is a real illness. Your life will get better.

[@NicoleWootten]

Omg please start bullet journal videos!

[@Myst_Eerie_Isle]

This is your channel, do what ever you want with it. :) I can't wait to see what you want to share.

[@marissag2228]

I’m so proud of you for opening up! Ik how hard this is to deal with. Ive been struggling with anorexia for over 4 years and Currently in the process of gaining weight from a relapse. I started watching your videos about 4-5 months ago (subscribed the first vid I ever watched hehe) Even though I don’t have/struggle with EDS, gastroparesis, pots, etc. I admire your willingness to push through your struggles and attempt to live a “normal” life. Whether that be eating ice lollies because you craved one, going to a petting zoo with your friend, having a loving boyfriend, etc. essentially just striving to thrive and not just survive, BUT also being transparent by showing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Stay strong Amy ❤️

[@denisejames7117]

Amy, just wanted to say that you are so inspiring to me. I have survived multiple blood clots (PE) in both lungs, twice and uterine cancer all in the last year and a half. During that time I was also diagnosed with lymphedema, edema, bone on bone osteoarthritis in both knees, degenerative disc disorder at L4 to S1, osteoarthritis in the lumber as well, and now as a result of cancer I have a thyroid probably for the first time in my life and I'm now 47. As I don't have the medical diagnosis that you have, I do have my fair share of medical problems and I continue to tell myself, "If Amy can continue to push through, I can too". I will be honest I have thought about not push through a giving up on life but it's not for me. Thank you for the videos, I have learned from you and look forward to learning more. Denise

[@heatheralice4572]

I'm so appreciative of how open and honest you are about this. I suffer with three autoimmune conditions and they all cause my weight to fluctuate up and down. At my lowest I was 45kg and at my highest I was 76kg and right now I'm basically in the middle at 60kg which is where my Drs want me but I struggle with feeling like I'm overweight. I've struggled with bulimia and anxiety because I've been sick most of my life and it was just my way of dealing with it. Luckily I got help and recovered but I still struggle with the body dysmorphia.

[@lolducksxdxd]

A question regarding your weight gain, did you also experience “disproportionate weight gain” at the beginning? Like a lot of Eating Disorder sufferers when they start recovery/physical weight gain.. it drove my perception of myself down the drain. I’m so glad you’re looking healthy and that you’re happy with looking healthy!! I wish you the best

[@adagio387]

I just want to say thank you so much for not posting images or saying numbers. As someone with an eating disorder, this is something I suffer with greatly and it was nice to not be triggered so yeah thank you (:

[@aprilpfeiffer367]

I also have had the same thought as you. I have Crohn's disease. I was at 140lbs before I got sick as a 13 year old. I lost weight very fast down to 81lbs. People told me how thin I was and I know my clothes were so big on me. But I could look in a mirror and see me the same as before I got sick. Took 25 years to see what I really looked like it was strange.

[@brandyjo3619]

You described exactly how I've seen myself. I see one thing when I look in a mirror but see myself completely different in a photo.

[@mariamorales8476]

This is totally me, sometimes I see myself in a swimsuit in the mirror and I see what I want to look like but then I take a picture and I see a different person. And it really triggers that part in my brain that is like oh that's what people see when they see you they don't see what you see in the mirror. It is a very tricky way of thinking because sometimes I look and I'm like woah I like the way I look but then an hour later I'm like well i could change this, loose weight here, have nose surgery

[@Rachel-cz5kv]

I know that you have your own personal issues, but I'm so proud of you for being to honest and open about your medical history. You are a true advocate for everyone.

[@rainyrainold]

Thank you for talking about this, I really, really appreciate it. I also struggled with dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders, and also took a medication that caused me to gain weight very quickly. It was like a real life nightmare. I still have it in the back of my mind, but I think that my son most of all helped me see the beauty in myself and how beautiful imperfections can be. Also the fact that during pregnancy I was gaining weight in order to achieve the goal of having a healthy baby helped me personally. Right now I am at 135, a far cry from my long time personal goal of an emaciated 110. And that is okay.

[@rmjames83]

U look ABSOLUTELY beautiful!! & HEALTHY!! Thankyou SO much for speaking out, & up-SO many will be helped by this video now, & in the future! I would love to hear more about ur mental health struggles & what helps u-as I struggle myself with mental health issues as a result of my chronic health issues. THANKYOU!

[@aprilowen69]

So glad you made this video. I've always dealt with negative body image. I've had two bariatric surgeries and lost 120 lbs. When I was big I couldn't see myself bug unless I saw a photo, and the same now that I've lost 120 lbs. I still see myself as being big but when I see I photo, I can actually see myself how I look. It's very strange. I dont struggle so much with the negative self image anymore but I CANNOT see myself how I actually look unless I see a photo.

[@holiday-td6hx]

I really like how open and honest you are. Thanks!

[@livliv4169]

Thank you so much for sharing !!! Gastroparesis has me at a LOW BMI. Difficult times... YOU LOOK GREAT!!! LOVE YOU!!!♡♡♡♡♡ THANK YOU ♡♡♡♡♡

[@lottiatbeaniecodesigns4681]

Shelley McNamara gastoparesis just seems the worst, I’m so sorry for all who suffer with this, you are all so brave 🥰🥰

[@jenna-roseprice8171]

i'm so happy that you have found the courage to speak about something big and personal like this, it will help so many people like me

[@Kiwi-ui3uk]

This is such a valuable video. TY for being so open

[@tamiruchi]

Thanks for talking about mental health and sharing your story!

[@abbieamavi]

*wow girl all I can say is I started following you when you were hella thin and dying, and it shocked me (as someone coming from an ed) and I can relate to a lot of what you were saying. You are so lovely and kind, you approached this video so well, and red looks really good on you! You are such a sweet human, and your channel is a beam of light on this youtube space* I'm so happy for you that you're doing better, both physically AND mentally! :)

[@LouiseFranksArt]

This is really useful, thank you. BTW, I loved your bullet journal post! ❤

[@cathcoll7961]

Amy sharing this story Has truly helped so many people Also at the same time it allows you to share a big part of your life When I do that I find it cleansing in a way to Thank you ❤️❤️ Proud of you ❤️❤️

[@kimpossible7505]

I struggle with this too ☹️ I constantly have weight fluctuations with my GP, and it really plays tricks with your mind

[@sarahsmith69]

147 views very early! Also thank you for this video! Very helpful for people to hear and make it normal. As someone who suffered/sufferes with body dysmorphia this is very helpful to hear about. This was almost painful to hear but I think it has to be shared

[@theunexplainable2995]

Honestly Amy you are so inspiring and I'm so grateful you share on this topic as well as your body illnesses, I 100000% agree with you that mental health is just like body health and it does need to be normalized, I also experience mental health issues since becoming sick in 2015. I also want to add that I would enjoy watching you do other videos as well as health updates but i would watch makeup and bullet journals too ! 😋😘 sending you good vibes from Rockingham (south of the swan river) xx

[@amyleefisher52]

Hannah Harrison aww thank you so much! 💕💕💕

[@emilycatherine8589]

I know this may not sink in cus body dismorphia is a monster but you are genuinely gorgeous. Wishing you happiness!

[@EllaJane1992]

I used to be super skinny, my nanan who’s passed away now used to upset me all the time getting at me for not eating properly or losing more weight. I know she was only saying this because she loved me and didn’t want to set me rot in front of her because for me when she started rotting away because of her illness that broke my heart so much 💔 thanks for this video Amy ❤️❤️

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

Thanks for discussing this. I'm anorexic and underweight, and yet see fat. I understand so much. You look so good. Thinking of u for your upcoming surgery. Also would u ever get a medical service dog? They also help with emotional/mental health issues in dealing with chronic illness. I have one. It's funny as he alerts to a heart problem before my monitor even goes off. ( I have an internal heart monitor under my) he also alerts to seizures and sugar crashes.

[@TannaleahCornell]

guardians animal rescue/ state certified 501c3 I bet a service dog would be awesome for anyone suffering medical or mental illnesses, but with all the cleaning and sterilization she has to do for her tubes and shots, I think dog hair might be an issue 😭💔 I hope I’m wrong though because I bet that’d be so awesome for her! Your dog sounds amazing! What kind is he?

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

@@TannaleahCornell he is a pit lab mix. His photo is my icon photo. And there are service dog's that don't shed. The poodle, golden doodle.... I have a port that needs a sterile field too. I have a room designated for sterile things. I'm saying that a service dog would do so much good for her and I'm positive Tom would help her with taking care of the dog. I hope she can get one. I have contacts where they live and can help her get one.

[@197228sept]

Wouldn’t this be quite risky with her allergic reactions?...

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

@@197228sept there's so many tests to check for specific allergies to specific things. Poodles don't cause as many problems as other breeds.....just an example.

[@pjgr1231]

it's amazing you're talking about mental health as well as physical health

[@analisebreckenridge2870]

Your story is one that deserves to be shared, and I appreciate how much effort you always put in to not trigger people and to be understanding. Just please keep in mind some people who are healthy do fit into size 0 clothes. I’m 19, and I’ve been 5 feet tall since I was about 12, and from 13-17 I struggled with an eating disorder that caused me to be about 70 pounds. I’m finally at a healthy 95 pounds, and I fit well into a size 0 because of how small I am. Still healthy, just very short 😂. Please keep us posted with your journey, and thank you for giving hope to everyone who suffers with chronic illness!!

[@joet5839]

Nice Job Young Lady.! It would be interesting to hear Tom’s perspective as you went through these physical and emotional changes. ❤️U. 😎

[@juliaowczarska1411]

Omg yess

[@lisaioannou6758]

You are so beautiful. Inside and out Thank you for always be so open and honest No one is ever happy with who they are or what they have so it is wonderful for you to speak about these things Keep up the great work

[@manukakrolikowski8003]

Thanks so much for opening up and sharing your thoughts and feelings. It gave me a bit of motivation to start tackling this demon of anorexia which basically lives of body dysmorphia and destroys my life

[@KittyLuvYou]

Thank you for sharing this Amy. Since gaining weight from my illness, it took me a long time to accept my body. I am still working on it, while still trying to get down to a healthy weight, but it doesn't consume me anymore.

[@katrinaminimina]

You are so wonderful! :) Excited to see all of your new content and interests!! ❤️

[@nancyhafler694]

Your strong, beautiful and smart woman I’ve been fat I’ve been skinny I’ve been sickly I just want to be healthy so I agree 100% just be you!!!!!

[@alwaysoutoftime698]

You are a strong and wonderful hooman. You will inspire other ones with such actions, and help them. Never let anyone get you down ✨

[@cathcoll7961]

Retraining our mind is a hard thing to do Yet if we persevere we will get there in the end ❤️❤️

[@rachelcole8765]

I feel the same way, but I don't do anything about it either! Because of my illnesses I only weight like 95 at 5,6 ,so I don't feel like I need to lose weight, but I should feel very thin !

[@issiehazell]

In my opinion, there is a difference between body dysmorphia and having body dysmorphic disorder. Body dysmorphia is when you see yourself differently to how you actually loow, body dysmorphia is when you see yourself differently (you could see yourself differently every time you see yourself) but then your day revolves around the dysmorphia and you spend hours trying to fix or hide the flaw. The thing that makes it a disorder is the obsession, some (most) people won't have this.

[@ALShiMaa98]

Thank you so much this helped me a lot I'm suffering from eating disorder which makes my weight change a lot but now I'm in healthy bmi but before his vedio i was going to start losing weight again Now I want to be healthy I will do my best for this

[@daniellesalvia7788]

I’ve suffered with this for years and for the first time in my life I finally feel great about myself and my body and the way I look. After I had my daughter I really suffered with it and I blew up to 300 pounds and now I am finally back down to a healthy weight and a healthy size and everybody tells me I look fantastic including my husband he said it this morning and he said wow you lost a Tonna wait and you look great

[@zahrahanif6917]

Omg this is such a great video and this has helped me so much

[@amyleefisher52]

bob Bob I’m glad, thank you! 😊

[@jmoney8630]

Thanks for opening up about this. ❤️❤️❤️ I deal with it as well, I think it's something that we always have at least to some extent, even after we've "recovered" we still have to fight the intrusive thoughts and keep giving ourselves reality checks. I also think that having a chronic illness can definitely contribute, because there's so much stress and concern around diet and our bodies already. Edit to add- You look amazing btw.

[@bzzwiebel963]

I used to self harm because I hated myself so much. They diagnosed borderline personality disorder-that is probably one of the most boring disorders to explain. I have scares down my arms which are covered by Tattoos. I completely understand that it is very difficult to shake some thing like Body dysmorphia. I wish you good luck to not fall back into the habit. You are very slender-I would be fat compared to your clothes size. I am struggling with weight because of drugs that I have to take for bipolar disorder.

[@Amelia16teen]

Physical and mental health is always related. But a lot of people don’t wanna see that. So thank you for talking about that 💚

[@marissaclifford4882]

Hi Amy, I love you so much! I'm so proud of you for sharing your experience with this and how you coped with it! I'm glad your looking into trying other types of videos on your channel. This video will totally help a lot of people. I'm glad that you are better now and gave people advice of how to deal with it. I'm actually researching this topic to write a novel on. I'm subscribing to your vlog channel now, I never knew you had one, excited to check it out. So I have a few questions: Has there been times that you've had negative thoughts but you couldn't figure out a trigger for it? Also super random but, the finger casts do they ever cut off your circulation and do they come in different sizes? I'm into the mental health videos!

[@maryomat1906]

Good on you for doing such a video:), honestly this is one of the best videos by you that I watched, I love watching your videos as you are spreading awareness regarding certain illnesses, but I loved the message you sent through this storytime, that it doesn't matter what everyone thinks, the most important thing is health:) Such positivity, and it honestly made my day, thank-you:) and Love u

[@cathcoll7961]

Good Morning Lovely Anything you post will be amazing ❤️

[@mariamorales8476]

When people talk about about body dysmorphia it makes me think if i had it since I was a kid. I remember once when I was a kid I had this dress and I look cute in the mirror but then a family member say that I had to change it because I look fat and when I saw myself again I saw a chubby kid even though minutes before i didn't saw myself that way. During high School i see myself in a mirror and what i saw it made me feel good but then I look on a picture that I took with my friends and I would noticed that everything was different or even this year I didn't acknowledge until 3 months ago that I had gained weight. When I saw myself on the mirror all I could see was the figure i had 2 years ago in my mind I was skinny I didn't have any problem until I started seeing pictures in swimsuit with my friends or my jeans didn't fit and went to a nutritionist that I realized that the way I look in the mirror is not the same way that i really look or people see me

[@mollie4630]

I love all of your videos and the ones with your bullet journal in them are some of my favorites. You are so talented 😁

[@charlie-marieking2813]

Your so awesome, like really awesome currently rocking watching this whilst having an iron infusion😂❤️

[@imtherealnsa]

This is gonna sound super weird, but as a way to work on my perception of my own body and in order to feel more confident, I've recently been sleeping in just a bra and underwear. It's such a reality check when I realize... I'm not actually fat. That's it. Because I'm not, I've just struggled for so long believing I was.

[@TheBadSeed91]

I’ve had this sense I was a teen I still struggle with it

[@SamirCCat]

I can't write a journal about specific times because every single time I see myself in the mirror I'm ashamed of myself. When I sit down I feel my stomach being fat, when I bend down I feel it, when I stand and lean to one side I feel it, when I lie down I feel it... It's constant. It's just a matter of how busy I am thinking about other things that make me "forget" it, then it comes right back when I'm not busy again. It feels like a prison. I've had severe anorexia but the shitty eating disorder unit won't take me for a last treatment period to get me fully recovered, because the doctor there hates me. I hate her intensely too. I also have bipolar disorder and am deeply depressed most of my time, so this constant body dysphoria is really irrelevant right now. I wish I percieved my body as normal and perfect, but that will probably never happen. Last time I was truely happy with my body I was 9 yo. Today I'm 32. Doesn't help that I take a LOT of medications and wanna eat chocolate all the time because of my depressions... Sorry, I'm ranting. I'm glad you got through it, Amy.

[@mariamendoza259]

I love this and ready for the upcoming change in videos ☺️😋💕

[@mrs.a4125]

I have a question that may seem silly... maybe its enough for a video to explain it all I'm not sure! What aspects of your illnesses are permanent? Will you always require TPN? Or can your stomach suddenly start working again on it's own? The same with your bladder. How long can the tubes stay inside of you? Do they have to be replaced? Sorry it's weird but I've never heard you address that aspect. If you have my apologies! I love watching your videos 💗

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

This was a brave video Amy. Well done cariad xxxxxxx

[@brynnejewell1275]

I appreciated this video because I too struggle with body dysmorphia, probably stemming from (diagnosed) OCD. I have struggled with it for about 12 years now. I have good days and bad days and some days I go back and forth. I'm considering giving the journaling thing a try, but I'm scared. It's always something I've kept mostly to myself because I don't want to "burden" everyone with my obsession with my weight and be one of "those people" even though I know that it (dysmorphia) is a real illness and I'm not just looking for a compliment or something. It's comforting to hear someone else talk about it aloud. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@medinacraftsart7295]

Hi amy I think you are the strongest person I've ever seen you are amazing your very beautiful god bless you I know how it feels to be sick I have cancer am sick all the time it sucks to be sick but I get up each day n live my life watching you go through what you have makes me get up you are amazing always remember that you stay strong stay beatiful keep your head up I learned that from watching your videos sorry for your pain love but stay strong like you are n it gets better each day take care hugs n kisses to you stay strong you go girl we love you ...my girls call you the brave one ...

[@Chankun]

Do you have any recommendations for other medical like Channels it helps me to know there’s others dealing with chronic illness like me

[@rheagalarneau1366]

Chantel l The Frey Life is always good.

[@morgancrenshaw6620]

The journaling, especially including what triggered it and when you forgot, is actually a form of cognitive behavioral therapy, so that's cool that you had that instinct to do that without a doctor. Theres alot of apps nowadays that offer something similar😊

[@evellynsousa852]

Eu não entendo muito inglês, mas quero dizer que você me motiva muito! Você é um milagre divino, que Deus lhe dê forças a cada dia. Amo sua vida! ❤️🙏🏼✨🇧🇷

[@aristahenriot7450]

I know how physical illness can impact your mental health. Would love to hear more from you x

[@OminousSirens]

I just wanted to come here and say this, because I couldn't find a better place to do it. I have been here, watching your videos for a long time now, and I have so much I want to say to you, but I'll cut it short for KZbin comment sake haha. I want you to know that you are an IMMENSE inspiration for me. Obviously, I could never begin to understand what you deal with on a day-to-day basis, but despite the fact that you have all these things on your plate, you somehow manage to stay positive. I really see your videos as a reminder that regardless of what I may be going through, there is always something positive in my life to be happy about. I just love everything about you, and the AMAZING positive energy that you give off in every single video. Please never forget that you touch people's lives here on this platform. Stay positive, we love you ❤

[@sally-annekusters3276]

So I guess I will be honest. I suffer from this. I was 52kg for ages. Till I was 27 now im 35. I was diagnosed with Coeliac disease at 27. I was very unwell. So obviously I began to get better on a Gluten free diet and gained weight. But I cant stop thinking about how fat Iv become. Im 72kg now. But im 5 foot 7 so its not exactly over weight according to the Doctors. Its top end of healthy. I just cant stop the thought of being huge. But when I restricted my eating I gained weight! So its a never ending struggle atm

[@jovelynsangan7357]

Hope you getting well. Your so inspirational.. from Philippines

[@theonlytrashcanintrench907]

I’m super small and skinny and when I look in the mirror I see a skeleton not a real human and I cry and break down cause I hate being so skinny

[@georgia1986]

could you do a video on how you deal with your period as well as your illness?

[@slylerparlato1835]

Yeah it has helped a lot 😊😊😊

[@djlawlz4041]

Sharing this online is a really brave thing to do, especially considering the amount of subscribers you have. 💕

[@andread706]

Love your positivity, I hate my body so much:( and it’s ridiculous because I’m like 45 kg. And pictures are worse, I look so fat in pictures haha! I should totally seek help 😢

[@kamishoo]

I’m so excited every friday because I know it will be a new video on your main channel 😊. I sent you like a mini letter to both or your instagram accounts but I don’t know if you have read it, so like I said in that letter, your videos bring me joy and that is a lot in these days. I know that your audience likes your health videos but I really loved your journal video ♥ and (like I said in my letter) I would love to see other stuff like make up tutorials, clothing hauls and tag videos to get to know you better, but I understand if you want to wait to build an audience that wants that kind of videos. Please take care of yourself, I admire you a lot!! PS: I like these mental health videos too, and I suggest you a video about your ocd, I struggle with it too and some days it’s just too hard and I would like to know how you deal with it.

[@Leesion73]

My gosh you rule Amy, thank you for sharing, I'm a licensed mental health clinician AND a wheelchair user of 30 years, and I have SO been there, ongoing work for me as well. I'd be curious your views on Dysmorphia vs Dysphoria. Be well!

[@gemmi1]

My friend is a psychologist and she is concerned I have BDD. But I'm frightened to see someone and maybe get a diagnosis because I know they'll say I don't have it and that means I just really am ugly.

[@giselagarcia9376]

Amy your beautiful u should never think otherwise 💜

[@melissaswartz2987]

I hope this is not too personal, but what was your BMI when you were hospitalized? 🙈

[@spongebobandplanktonshould2920]

She died, sadly.

[@adeliaj9794]

such a strong Lady ever.. im proud of yourself.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@silc.1002]

Amy my doll my eyes 👀 see a beautiful wonderful intelligent young lady who looks perfect. I’m so happy that you can now see your true perfect self. Also, very educational video thoroughly enjoyable.

[@liziseclecticadventure338]

Would the nutritional struggles you experienced also contribute to how your hormones affected your mental health?

[@Renee_0701]

Your so brave 😍😍

[@majacallmer6392]

THANK YOU.

[@angelathompson3293]

Amy , I think you are sooo Beautiful!!! And I've seen you do your make up before and you did an Amazing job!!!💞Love you friend 💞💟💞💟

[@beckyjohnson6960]

Now on the tube can you eat food?

[@soonastore3534]

Amy make a room or house tour👌❤

[@chronicallyantonia5310]

Your so amazing beautiful and inspiring keep strong and keep positive ❤️💕💪💚

[@user-pk3qn8sk4u]

مين يترجم كلامها بالعربي انا عندي نفس هذا المرض أو الاطراب

[@becca5545]

If you haven't been officially diagnosed how do you know you definitely have it?

[@sarahdoe6945]

Becca is Because she knows her symptoms and knows it’s not normal? You don’t go through life with 0 symptoms until a psychiatrist waves a magic wand and grants you a mental illness. 😂

[@becca5545]

@@sarahdoe6945 I disagree. Self-diagnosis is not a legitimate diagnosis.

[@sarahdoe6945]

Becca is How many times have you self diagnosed a cold? If you looked down and your leg was snapped in half, would you self diagnose a broken bone? You’re a fool if you think that being self aware is a bad thing. I got two of my professional diagnoses from being aware of my symptoms, educating myself, and bringing my findings to my doctor. Both times they were like “oh yeah you definitely have that.” Now I’m on medication and I got specialized therapy and life is peachy - all because I “self diagnosed.” Being self aware is a good thing even if you never see a professional. I know for a fact that I meet the diagnosis criteria for another disorder, but there is no treatment for it so why bring it up? Knowing this gave me insight into why I feel the ways I do, how to deal with it, and just generally have me peace. Now it’s not an issue because I know how to cope with it. Would you rather people suffer because there’s no treatment for a disorder, or be able to learn to deal with it? The “self diagnosis is always terrible!” bullshit is pure ableism.