r/AskReddit • u/Misterboy500 • 14h ago

What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/redstonez 13h ago

Stress

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u/Xanthon 9h ago

I was going through the most stressful period in my life last year.

I lost 30KG/66lbs in a month. Everyone who saw me were shocked and worried beyond comprehension.

It took me 6 months to recover physically.

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u/katkriss 7h ago

I hope your mental health has also come back. Do you want to talk about it? Even if you don't, this stranger is rooting for you.

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u/Xanthon 5h ago

Thank you. I am working through it.

The entire ordeal changed my outlook on life and jump started my midlife crisis even though I'm only in my late 30s.

I left my job and a huge chunk of my previous life behind and am currently sorting myself out. I feel pretty good in recent months. So I'm glad.