Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Girls, what do you do to feel better about yourself?

Ok girls, I've always struggled with self esteem issues. Over the years, I've gotten better but this past week, I've just been feeling "ugly." I've been having a "bad hair day" for a week now! It seems none of my clothes fit. I'm trying to lose weight, I've lost 6 pounds, but I'm right inbetween sizes. All my pants are either too big or too tight. I live in Michigan (which means I haven't seen the sun in 5 months!) so I'm as pale as a ghost!

I don't want to buy any new clothes since I have a closet full if I would just lose another 6-7 pounds. I have bought some new eyeshadow and lip gloss, which is fun to play with! I'm in the process of growing my hair, its about as long as in my profile picture. I cut it a while back and my bangs are just a smidge too short to stay tucked behind my ear so they are hanging in my face and driving me bonkers! I wear it pulled back in a ponytail or headband a lot!

I'm sure part of it is hormonal, I'm on cycle day 33 or some crazy thing and haven't gotten my period yet! I have always been so very regular so this has got all my fertility testing on hold until I get my period!

I've thought about buying some time at the tanner so I don't feel so pale. I know its not that good for you but I don't do it much. But, I work full time and have swim class 3 nights a week right after work so finding the time will be tricky!

Does everyone else get into these funks where they just don't feel pretty? If so, what do you do to help yourself out of them? I have a party this Saturday to go to and I'm not really looking forward to it because I just feel "icky" about myself right now.

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Taking it one day at a time.....

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