Hi everyone. sad soul with a ton of depression and anxiety.

[barq2]

Hello! 
Im also in my late 20's,  with body image issues, and have struggled with similar issues as you for almost a decade. Currently Rxed klonopin, its somewhat helpful. Took myself off anti depressants and mood stablizers because they make me feel nothing. Robotic almost. I hope you find the help you need here. Silly as it may sound, Ive started exercising and on some days, its just what I need to get me through. Kill two birds with one stone ya know? 

Hi, and welcome!

Your exercise idea is great - doesn't sound silly at all! I've experienced things the other way around as I used to do quite a lot of exercise and then a mountain biking injury more or less ended that. I found some other exercises (weights or even a decent walk), but a more acute and recent injury has limited me. My mood has diminished as a result of doing less, so I think this very much supports your point about exercise. (My current injury will heal, so this is temporary - I'll be ok.)

I'm a bit older than you, but really understand the whole body image thing. There are a lot more guys with body image issues than in the past and I partly blame the media.

Anyway, I and other forum members are here if you want to chat about it.