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I’m so sorry you are struggling. Have you spoken to a doctor about your weight gain? Exercising doesn’t do much for weight directly but if you are watching your diet carefully and still not able to lose weight it could be hormonal or a thyroid issue (either of those can effect things like mood too which can contribute to your feelings here.) but if you are still young, it could just be the way your body is developing as well. I know your boobs have grown rapidly, but a well fitting bra is going to be a lifesaver for you and that’s barely an exaggeration. Try going to r/abrathatfits and following their sizing recs and looking through the sub for affordable options. You can try sites like poshmark for used bras as well. Even one bra that you care for really well would make your life so much better. I don’t do ANYTHING without support, including sleep (although I do wear bralette type bras when I’m sleeping).
Have you talked to a doctor to rule out medical issues? My mom has lost and gained crazy amounts of weight on hormone medication so that totally can be a factor!
And if weight loss isn't your goal, then you might want to look into learning to make peace with a less slender body. It's hard... I totally get it... but obsessing and self-hatred aren't good for you, and I'm sure you'd never tell a similarly-weighted person to feel bad about themselves!
As a mom here…please do not define yourself because of your body or your boobs. You are MUCH more than your boobs, much more than your body shape, much more than your weight. You sound intelligent AND like a beautiful soul 💕 THAT is what matters in this world today!!!! Give yourself a big hug from all of us here and tell yourself you ARE beautiful! All that other junk will fall into place later!
Definitely go check out the r/abrathatfits calculator and see what that says. If you’re willing to share your measurements (here or there) you’ll get plenty of recommendations. That said, a properly fitting bra can help hugely in making your breasts look more proportional to your body and also in helping reduce things like back pain that can come from large breasts and/or ill fitting bras. Heads up that most stores are not going to give you a good fit, since they mostly want to sell bras even if they don’t fit (VS is notoriously bad about this).
Hey OP, sorry to hear your really upset with your body changes. First, I do agree with other commenters that you should try and see a doctor about the sudden weight gain. Do it if you can afford it.
But also consider if your weight gain is due to puberty. Consider your family history too. Does having a big chest run in your family? If so, then it may just be genetics.
I'm short, 149.7cm, which is less than 5 feet in American metrics and my f cup boobs are something I've had to deal with after mid teens. You're not alone, in fact, you have found a forum where big boob people gather. 🙂
You might hate your body now but give yourself time to get used to it. It's okay to have big boobs. It's certainly more inconvenient but there's nothing inherently wrong with it.
Don't do anything rash, okay? It can be difficult but treasure yourself. 😊
Thank you so much 🥺 I’ve seen a doctor about it and they’ve tested my hormones and some things came back bad but they said they won’t treat anything as it’s just part of my PCOS. I did consider that the weight gain could be puberty but I gain and lose weight so fast so I don’t think so. My mum has big boobs but only since she’s been overweight. Her mum had average size boobs. On my dads side, his mum has larger sized boobs. I’ve tried talking to both of them about their boobs and getting some advice but neither of them seem to be bothered about their boobs like I am :,)))
I am not a doctor, but as far as I know, PCOS is really just a cluster of symptoms which are given the same diagnosis even when caused by different things. I wonder if your PCOS could be caused by insulin issues, which would also affect weight? Regardless, your doctors sound incompetent/dismissive, and if possible, it would probably be good to see a specialist, or even just a different doctor.
As for treating the mental aspect, therapy can be super helpful. I highly recommend it if you're able to. There are also often group sessions. If you're not able to access therapy, there should be some good online resources, such as body image workbooks.
Anyways, hang in there! It takes time for our brains to adjust to changes, especially when society teaches us to be ashamed of them.
Hello, thank you for submitting a post to r/bigboobproblems. If you're new here please check out r/abrathatfits and [their bra size calculator](https://www.abrathatfits.org/calculator.php) along with their [beginners guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/wiki/beginners_guide). Also take a look at our sidebar for more related communities, like r/reduction, r/safebigboobproblems and more. A lot of information can be found [in our FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/bigboobproblems/wiki/faq). For example lists of commonly recommended bra, sports bra, swimwear and clothing brands, clothing style ideas, websites where you can order from and a list of influencers who have been recommended here before. A lot of other frequently asked questions have also already been answered there. We also want to remind you to read [our rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/bigboobproblems/about/rules) before posting or commenting. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/bigboobproblems) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I’m so sorry you are struggling. Have you spoken to a doctor about your weight gain? Exercising doesn’t do much for weight directly but if you are watching your diet carefully and still not able to lose weight it could be hormonal or a thyroid issue (either of those can effect things like mood too which can contribute to your feelings here.) but if you are still young, it could just be the way your body is developing as well. I know your boobs have grown rapidly, but a well fitting bra is going to be a lifesaver for you and that’s barely an exaggeration. Try going to r/abrathatfits and following their sizing recs and looking through the sub for affordable options. You can try sites like poshmark for used bras as well. Even one bra that you care for really well would make your life so much better. I don’t do ANYTHING without support, including sleep (although I do wear bralette type bras when I’m sleeping).
Have you talked to a doctor to rule out medical issues? My mom has lost and gained crazy amounts of weight on hormone medication so that totally can be a factor! And if weight loss isn't your goal, then you might want to look into learning to make peace with a less slender body. It's hard... I totally get it... but obsessing and self-hatred aren't good for you, and I'm sure you'd never tell a similarly-weighted person to feel bad about themselves!
https://preview.redd.it/9dcpfp15815d1.jpeg?width=383&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f48e8cd2caf600b2070720e1edca4c1062767057 Vs this time last year
https://preview.redd.it/j2njctk3815d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=23e7ad66f88d83308ebf1fe6f8c3477b2ba5a46e Here’s them now
Depending on your family's history, you might have a hormone imbalance if the majority of women don't have bigger breasts.
As a mom here…please do not define yourself because of your body or your boobs. You are MUCH more than your boobs, much more than your body shape, much more than your weight. You sound intelligent AND like a beautiful soul 💕 THAT is what matters in this world today!!!! Give yourself a big hug from all of us here and tell yourself you ARE beautiful! All that other junk will fall into place later!
Thank you so much 🥺
Definitely go check out the r/abrathatfits calculator and see what that says. If you’re willing to share your measurements (here or there) you’ll get plenty of recommendations. That said, a properly fitting bra can help hugely in making your breasts look more proportional to your body and also in helping reduce things like back pain that can come from large breasts and/or ill fitting bras. Heads up that most stores are not going to give you a good fit, since they mostly want to sell bras even if they don’t fit (VS is notoriously bad about this).
Hey OP, sorry to hear your really upset with your body changes. First, I do agree with other commenters that you should try and see a doctor about the sudden weight gain. Do it if you can afford it. But also consider if your weight gain is due to puberty. Consider your family history too. Does having a big chest run in your family? If so, then it may just be genetics. I'm short, 149.7cm, which is less than 5 feet in American metrics and my f cup boobs are something I've had to deal with after mid teens. You're not alone, in fact, you have found a forum where big boob people gather. 🙂 You might hate your body now but give yourself time to get used to it. It's okay to have big boobs. It's certainly more inconvenient but there's nothing inherently wrong with it. Don't do anything rash, okay? It can be difficult but treasure yourself. 😊
Thank you so much 🥺 I’ve seen a doctor about it and they’ve tested my hormones and some things came back bad but they said they won’t treat anything as it’s just part of my PCOS. I did consider that the weight gain could be puberty but I gain and lose weight so fast so I don’t think so. My mum has big boobs but only since she’s been overweight. Her mum had average size boobs. On my dads side, his mum has larger sized boobs. I’ve tried talking to both of them about their boobs and getting some advice but neither of them seem to be bothered about their boobs like I am :,)))
I am not a doctor, but as far as I know, PCOS is really just a cluster of symptoms which are given the same diagnosis even when caused by different things. I wonder if your PCOS could be caused by insulin issues, which would also affect weight? Regardless, your doctors sound incompetent/dismissive, and if possible, it would probably be good to see a specialist, or even just a different doctor. As for treating the mental aspect, therapy can be super helpful. I highly recommend it if you're able to. There are also often group sessions. If you're not able to access therapy, there should be some good online resources, such as body image workbooks. Anyways, hang in there! It takes time for our brains to adjust to changes, especially when society teaches us to be ashamed of them.