Hello, I am a 31-year-old man from Eastern Europe who has been experiencing severe depression about my height. My morning height is around 178.5-179cm, but it decreases to 177.5-177cm throughout the day. In my country, the average height is probably 180cm, but I constantly see taller guys ranging from 185-190cm. I have always been the small kid, faced bullying, and struggled with depression during my teenage and twenties due to my abusive and alcoholic father. Despite being in good shape, exercising regularly, and currently weighing 78-79 kg, I plan to bulk up to around 83-85 kg to see if I appear bigger. I have had two girlfriends but lost them both due to my insecurities, which make me doubt my ability to maintain a relationship. While I enjoy running and soccer, I am hesitant about getting limb lengthening surgery as I do not want to jeopardize my mobility. I seek advice on how to cope mentally with these feelings of inadequacy and constant comparison with other men’s heights, which make each day a struggle.
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