civicloop9
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Content Thread:
https://simpcityopen.com/threads/2667/
Some info from her Patreon and why no pics! Didn't want to create a discussion thread for one Patreon post but thought you oughta know
tl;dr: She has mental and physical issues, got injured and the year has been really shitty to her in general.
https://simpcityopen.com/threads/2667/
Some info from her Patreon and why no pics! Didn't want to create a discussion thread for one Patreon post but thought you oughta know
tl;dr: She has mental and physical issues, got injured and the year has been really shitty to her in general.
Hi guys!
I totally forgot that I owe you some explanation rather than being silent and just waiting for feeling better to get back to photoshoots like 'nothing happened.' At the beginning of the year, I just wanted to take a break from cosplaying to clear my mind of the stress and pressure. I just wanted to stop thinking for a while, especially when I realized something happened to my body. But I didn't think it would last this long. I thought I'd be back shooting in February...
The beginning of the year was difficult, from a super long and harsh winter, shipping issues to the US, to problems with a calf injury, untreated FAI, health issues (like hormones, circulation, etc.), and worsening depression. I gained weight and didn't know what happened. I thought getting back to a regular diet, drinking more water, and increasing my workouts (I couldn't run, so I used a bike) would help, but unfortunately, nothing worked. I suffer from PCOS and hypothyroidism. I've been on treatment for years, but this year, after my first blood tests, I found out I need to stop hormone therapy because of the results so my body can start regulating female hormones on its own. So I'm waiting, but I'm not giving up, to find the cause of my problems, which both endocrinologists ruled out as only hormones. I've had some tests, but I have more to rule out other causes. These tests definitely revealed some abnormalities, one insignificant (a mild heart defect, which 90% of the population has, but thanks to that I know to have my heart checked every couple years) and one thing that surprised me, but I have to check why it's like that. I have much water retention (not fat) and huge cellulite on my whole body, my legs, butt, arms, and stomach (and I still have it). I know it may not matter to you, but for me it's a big breakdown. For a person who has been working out for years and stayed fit... standing in front of a camera would be very difficult. I tried not to even look in the mirror. The hormones and the whole situation also affect me mentally. I was crying EVERYDAY. All this time, I didn't know what to do... Well, I still don't, but my parents and friends are supporting me a lot. I'm also trying to rest (less training and stress, more food and water), I'm trying everything, I've been wearing medical compression leggings for a week to reduce the heaviness and swelling in my legs, and I've booked an endermologie treatment. I still need a few more tests and doctor visits, but I think I've gotten used to it and I'm trying to believe that I will be better soon. But I know I can't leave you and my passion with nothing... I did everything I could, and now I just have to wait.
In the meantime, I injured my calf (shin splints), probably because of running at -15°C. I'm very sad because at the beginning of this year, I decided to improve my running skills and put the gym on the other side (gym makes me eating disorders and mental exhaustion). I don't like the gym, but I do enjoy running. But life has forced me to change my plans. I can't run and have to stick to strength workouts, which I've long had enough of. But I'll change that. I also have FAI, and I do rehabilitation exercises. Unfortunately, walking hurts a bit and limits me. It's tiring because I limp all the time. MAYBE I'll need surgery if the rehabilitation won't help. But that's a different topic. So, I just wanted to explain why I'm not here now, and apologize for that. I hope you'll stay with me in that hard period, and I promise I'll get back soon. I have so many ideas I want to do, and I hope the next one I'll do for Easter! I decided to post a few older photos I haven't posted before, as compensation for the last two months. I'm not going anywhere, I just needed to get everything in order, because the beginning of the year was a bit unlucky for me.
Thank you,
Andrasta
I totally forgot that I owe you some explanation rather than being silent and just waiting for feeling better to get back to photoshoots like 'nothing happened.' At the beginning of the year, I just wanted to take a break from cosplaying to clear my mind of the stress and pressure. I just wanted to stop thinking for a while, especially when I realized something happened to my body. But I didn't think it would last this long. I thought I'd be back shooting in February...
The beginning of the year was difficult, from a super long and harsh winter, shipping issues to the US, to problems with a calf injury, untreated FAI, health issues (like hormones, circulation, etc.), and worsening depression. I gained weight and didn't know what happened. I thought getting back to a regular diet, drinking more water, and increasing my workouts (I couldn't run, so I used a bike) would help, but unfortunately, nothing worked. I suffer from PCOS and hypothyroidism. I've been on treatment for years, but this year, after my first blood tests, I found out I need to stop hormone therapy because of the results so my body can start regulating female hormones on its own. So I'm waiting, but I'm not giving up, to find the cause of my problems, which both endocrinologists ruled out as only hormones. I've had some tests, but I have more to rule out other causes. These tests definitely revealed some abnormalities, one insignificant (a mild heart defect, which 90% of the population has, but thanks to that I know to have my heart checked every couple years) and one thing that surprised me, but I have to check why it's like that. I have much water retention (not fat) and huge cellulite on my whole body, my legs, butt, arms, and stomach (and I still have it). I know it may not matter to you, but for me it's a big breakdown. For a person who has been working out for years and stayed fit... standing in front of a camera would be very difficult. I tried not to even look in the mirror. The hormones and the whole situation also affect me mentally. I was crying EVERYDAY. All this time, I didn't know what to do... Well, I still don't, but my parents and friends are supporting me a lot. I'm also trying to rest (less training and stress, more food and water), I'm trying everything, I've been wearing medical compression leggings for a week to reduce the heaviness and swelling in my legs, and I've booked an endermologie treatment. I still need a few more tests and doctor visits, but I think I've gotten used to it and I'm trying to believe that I will be better soon. But I know I can't leave you and my passion with nothing... I did everything I could, and now I just have to wait.
In the meantime, I injured my calf (shin splints), probably because of running at -15°C. I'm very sad because at the beginning of this year, I decided to improve my running skills and put the gym on the other side (gym makes me eating disorders and mental exhaustion). I don't like the gym, but I do enjoy running. But life has forced me to change my plans. I can't run and have to stick to strength workouts, which I've long had enough of. But I'll change that. I also have FAI, and I do rehabilitation exercises. Unfortunately, walking hurts a bit and limits me. It's tiring because I limp all the time. MAYBE I'll need surgery if the rehabilitation won't help. But that's a different topic. So, I just wanted to explain why I'm not here now, and apologize for that. I hope you'll stay with me in that hard period, and I promise I'll get back soon. I have so many ideas I want to do, and I hope the next one I'll do for Easter! I decided to post a few older photos I haven't posted before, as compensation for the last two months. I'm not going anywhere, I just needed to get everything in order, because the beginning of the year was a bit unlucky for me.
Thank you,
Andrasta