Tuesday, January 3, 2012

How can I become shorter?

I am 6'5-6'6ish. I am completely sick and tired of being the height that I am. I absolutely hate it when people say "How tall are you" "You're tall" "How's the weather up there?" or "Have you grown?" because I've heard every one of those questions at least five hundred times in the last two years. I feel so awkward with my height as well. Whether it be walking around in public, in the comfort of my own home, or with my girlfriend, I feel too tall and so out of place. I never see anyone who's taller than me. What's worse is that, I can't fit into some basements even and have to duck for doorways so often. I find myself getting hungrier than I used to because I'm so tall. Because I am larger than other people and I have a wicked metabolism (I'm something like 170lbs). I get so hungry when people serve me the same portions as the guy who is 5'7 right beside me. I used to love camp, but now I'm ruing it because they ration food, and I know it won't be enough. I can't go on the Middle East Study Tour that my school is going to take us on because I'm too tall. I won't fit in the beds, the bathrooms, and the basic commodities won't be big enough. I feel so out of place with my friends. The only guy who can somewhat empathize with me is my 6'0 friend. But even that isn't a consolation. I'm always looking down or even over people and I even had to order a customized school uniform to fit my length and size. While we're on the topic of clothes: it constantly seems like just because people are tall, manufacturers think they're obese. I'm skinny. I have to run around the shower to get wet. Honestly, I can never find clothes that fit. They're either too short or to baggy. Jeans are a pain to search for and don't get me started on shoe sizes. People say "You're a giant" "You're too tall" "Stop growing" and I honestly feel like crying every time I heard that or any comment related to my height. People don't understand how offensive it is to say that to me. I don't tell them either because people see me as the happy-go-lucky guy who is always nice. I can't stand being this tall. People see me as a freak show and I feel like a freak show. I'm 15, turning 16 in January. I'm in Grade 10 and I'm in good physically condition if any of those facts help. Does anyone know of methods or techniques that will allow me to become shorter? I've heard tea and soft drinks help, but further research denounced those claims. Apparently lifting weights above your head helps, but I don't want to permanently damage and hinder my spine. Is there a food or beverage that actually helps? I would even go for surgery or an operation to help. If you do know of a surgery or operation that would help, please don't tell me, show me a link or a URL. Please don't say "you should be thankful you're that tall" or "accept the gifts that God has given you" It just makes me feel worse. I'm staring to drive as well and I can barely fit into the care and the head rest doesn't go up high enough for me. I try to retain good posture, however it's hard when you always have to look down. I am forced to sit in the back row of everything or else I have to slouch way down in my sit. Otherwise people make obnoxious comments without thinking of my feeling. e.g. "Wow. Why did I have to sit behind the tall guy" or "Can you shove over?" It's such a burden to have to be this tall. I'm really giving into depression right now and I just can't stand it anymore. Thank you very much for any and all positive contributions :)

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