Why I've been MIA

[ShiningSttar]

Hey lovelies.

So I thought I'd come explain where I've been and why I havent been posting anything lately. I have been really sick lately (I have Crohns disease) and most of the time feel like my energy has been sucked out of me and have no motivation to do a thing. Second of all the medication I'm on (a form of steroids) has caused me to gain 20 pounds quite quickly and my face to puff up a bit, its a side effect call Moon face. So basically I hate how my face looks and how I have lost my cheekbones, thus leaving me not wanting to post pics of what my face looks like, makeup or not. I know you are all non-judgemental and I wouldnt have to worry, but its just I am so frustrated with how I look and Nothing I can do will change it until Im off the medication (hopefully in the next 2 months). Trust me, I bust my butt at the gym and work out with a trainer, and nothing is changing.
Maybe I will just start posting eye of the days or something haha!
Anyways, Im going to try to get back into it. I need something to cheer me up and makeup is kind of that release.

xo Tahnee.

Im trying to

[MizVee]

Hey Tahnee! (I know I talk to you on FB, but hey.) I think maybe you should post an EOTD or LOTD, just to get back into the swing of things (alright, since I totally miss your posts). We all know you're still as lovely as ever, but sometimes it's hard to feel that way about yourself.

[Sandy]

Tahnee, I'm so sorry you've been sick. But like you said makeup does help one. I was going through depression this summer and hated looking at myself in the mirror. Doing makeup is one of the things that cheered me up. It helped me feel better about myself which end the end is helping how I'm feeling emotionally...

Hope you feel better soon. We miss you around here *hugs*

[BRosa]

Hey girl, just concentrate on feeling better everyday. I think it's a great idea (posting EotD or LotD), playing with makeup is always good therapy

Hope you get better asap.

[danskogirl]

I'm sorry you're not feeling well, Tahnee. I agree, that posting a EOTD or LOTD might be good start, if you're missing playing with your makeup, but just know that you're gorgeous no matter what!

[tripwirechick]

Hope you get better soon, Tahnee I would love to see some EOTD

[slipnslide]

Cushing's Syndrome is tough! It's awful that the medication that should make you feel better gives you yet another problem too. I'm sorry. My mom's been on Prednisone for 40 years (for RA), so I know what the long term effects are. The good news is, once you are tapered off it will definitely go away. Focus on getting better, not how you look! It will only stress you out and increase the cortisol and make things worse. Healthy is beautiful, but it's not the only kind of beauty.

P.S. (I have a cousin with Crohn's and since she went completely gluten- free, she's had very few issues. Pretty amazing, as she's had a very hard time with it. I'm sure everyone is different but if your doctor recommends it, the difference in her is shocking!)

[ReveNoir]

Aw, Tahnee, sorry to hear you've been feeling so icky! I've been MIA myself, but I'm going to make a point in getting back into the swing of things here...so maybe we can do it together!

I really like the other girls' ideas of posting an EOTD or LOTD...your eye makeup is always so stunning!

Hope you feel better soon! *hugs*

[Nepenthe]

I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. Even though we may not be able to relate to your exact situation, I think most people have gone through periods of just "meh" when it comes to how they're feeling about themselves.

I second the bit about stress.. it seems like it's a vicious cycle, but if you can step out of it, you'll definitely see the difference. Also seconding the bit about gluten-free.. I know a few people with GI issues, and that's made a big difference.

If playing with makeup makes you feel better, go for it. I'd love to see some more of your looks.

Take care girl.

[chocobon]

Hey Tahnee!!I am really sorry u are going through this and I really hope u get better soon, but maybe posting a few fotds or eods and playing with makeup would boost your morale up!!
Take care sweetie