The lockdown has bought in a lot of anxiety for people across the globe. So firstly I want you to understand that your behaviour is completely normal. The whole world is going through a tiring situation but we must try and look after ourselves and our mental health in these times because that is the only step forward. We must control what we eat and let not lock down be the reason for binge eating because the lockdown will end sooner or later but you don't want to be having weight/health issues carrying on with you for the rest of your life. And girl! Do you really think that your value in life depends on the presence of another man? No babe not at all! You find a partner for yourself when you feel like you are ready for it. I understand you felt left out as all your friends seem to have a companion but it's more than what meets the eye! The best relationship you can ever share with someone is yourself so nurture love and protect that relationship before you ready yourself for someone else.. There are numerous articles online as things you could do to make the lockdown more meaningful. Try engaging in some of those and get back to us! We'd love to hear your progress and facilitate you further!

Hi Natgee Don't let the common trend of having a romantic partner ruin your time. I have been through this and let me tell you that everyone dreams of having such person in life but don't make it your ultimate goal. Purse things you want to do in your life, work on a hobby. Try to inculcate healthy habits in your life. Right person will come when the time is right. Don't just ruin yourself just thinking about it. Just start by doing one thing which makes you happy on daily basis and you will see the difference.

Natgee, I see that what you are really searching for is connection. A feeling of being loved. There is nothing pathetic or wrong with you for wanting that. Its only human to really want it, especially when you see others around you have it. So please don't shame yourself for feeling it. Shame inherently makes us feel like there is something irreparably broken within us. As if no one is as damaged as us. These ideas about ourselves can make us feel terrible about ourselves. Instead of motivating us to change, they make us feel terrible. Furthermore the messages in media don't help either. The kind of body type that is idealized is often unrealistic. When we continuously see a small range of bodies as attractive, we begin to hate what we have. Please know that no matter what your body type may be, it is yours, it is unique and it is beautiful. Please believe that. Exercise self compassion toward yourself. Any change you may bring to your body, do it to make it healthy, not to try and fit a certain beauty standard. With that said, remeber that you are good enough just as you are. You don't need to BE anything, or look like anything or have a boyfriend to be good enough. I hope that this change in perspective may help you.