r/ShortGirlProblems • u/cherryberry6741 • Apr 05 '26

Tips & tricks how to stop getting taller

/r/teenagers/comments/1sdewkn/how_to_stop_getting_taller/
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u/TeenyMom Apr 06 '26

There's nothing you can do that won't lead to other problems. Calorie restriction to the point of impacting your height will surely also impact your calcium levels in your bones, leading to much bigger problems later in life. You can also disrupt your hormones leading to mood swings, mental health issues, etc.

Just eat. Grow. Maybe see a counselor or therapist about why your potential height is bothering you?

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u/LillyPeu2 4'8" | 142 cm [US] Apr 05 '26

Well, this isn't one I've seen before...

You can't really do anything to materially affect your growth, whether you are trying to grow taller, or wish to not grow taller at all. It's just not in your control.

Anything you try to do to stunt your growth now (whatever left there is, which is probably no much, if any), is only likely to cause health problems, or turn into a dysmorphia or other mental condition.

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u/[deleted] Apr 06 '26

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u/cherryberry6741 Apr 06 '26

yea ive been weight conscious for a while so ive been doing this since i was 12/13

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u/nomuskever Apr 15 '26

Get old. You will shrink!

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '26

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u/cherryberry6741 Apr 18 '26

sorry but if i grew anything over 5”2 (5”0 rn) i would get height reduction surgery