Depression and Weight IssuesHave you been diagnosed with depression, are possibly on depression medication, and find it affects your weight loss efforts? Post here for support!
What an insane week.....actually, all weeks are insane LOLOL (gotta laugh or I'll cry ). Its going to be 85 degrees here today....imagine that. I have to clean, run to the bank, get to the grocery store, etc... so much for resting today LOL.
Whats shaking with you girlies this weekend?
Heather thanks so much for starting this weeks thread, some times I just can't make it in here during the week. My stars woman, look how much weight you are losing. Your doing fantastic and you must feel so good. Pretty soon you'll be in onderland YEAH!!!! I love the fall too...its just what comes after the fall I don't like LOL (((snow ick)))
Cathy love, I"m so sorry to hear about your Mom you know you can count on our prayers. What are they doing for her at this point? And how are you missy? hows your tooth?
Hope, good to see you. You sound like you had a good time with your friend and kudo's to you for getting back on track. Good luck with the job hunting...I know it can be overwhelming and scary but it can be so rewarding at the same time. Keeping a light heart will help...just remember if its meant to be it will happen.
Whitelion its good to see you here
Shy.... good to see your back
Brandnewme, that stinks about what your doc did to you, but I'm really happy that you now can get the proper meds/help that you need. There is no excuse for what he did....... you know...no matter what doctors say, we should always stick with our gut feeling, I mean who knows our bodies better than us. I guess thats why they call doctors "Practicing" physicians huh...it just sucks that they have to "practice" on us.
Buddly a thanksgiving dinner sounds wonderful (especially after a week of eating crackers & peanutbutter for dinner lol). I'm glad your DD is finally getting the help she needs. School are insane, my sister had such an ordeal with trying to get her one daughter help, at one point the teachers made my sister feel like a criminal...sad very sad.....it almost makes you feel like all the schools want is PERFECT (what ever that is) students so that they get the money from the government and as much as they say they will help kids with problems....they really don't want to deal with it. its a shame.
Sassy...good to see ya love and with new spec's to boot...bet your looking HOT. I'm sorry to hear about DH and the position he wanted. I know its hard but you do realize that him not getting this is going to lead him down a different path in his career....something good is waiting for him, but we need to be patient because things happen in God's time, not ours. Its not a slap in the face....its just part of life and its lessons but I do understand how you feel...its heart breaking no matter what. I'm so sorry to hear about your Grandfather, my gosh that is aweful. My MIL lost her leg a few years ago due to a staff infection from the hospital she was in, its just so uncalled for. I will pray for you, your dh, your mom and your grandpa. Hang in there sweetie oh and don't be sorry for posting your feelings....thats what we are here for.. support.
I tried to sleep but can't. So figured may as well get up. At least I'm off tonight so no biggie if I don't get a lot of sleep.
Leenie -- Thanks. I know that its not the end of the world, it was just at the time, it seemed like it as it was like getting all the bad news at once, kinda hard to deal with when you get it at the same time. Now that I've had time to think and calm down, I know it will be fine. As you said, our lives will just take a different path and that is okay. I also thought about it and I wouldn't want DH working for that Superintendent if he's that fickle! So maybe it was a blessing that he didn't get the job.
My Grandpa already lost one leg and now he will most likely lose the other. He didn't let losing is leg get him down though, he is very spirited I guess you would say so I'm sure he'll get through this just fine too. Guess I should take some of his spunk and use it for myself, but I've always been a worrier. Can't help it, that is just me.
I'm just thankful that DH & I have jobs, we have a roof over our head, and good friends. I know some people have a lot less.
I hope everybody is doing well. I'm sorry I haven't done Individuals.........forgive me.
I had dinner out last night, and while I was as sensible as I could be, it is the very first day in seven months that I was utterly unable to count calories... it's a bizarre feeling - I feel sort of 'unfinished' from yesterday With no surprise, I am up a pound, but a couple sensible days and lots of water should take care of that!! The strangest thing about meals out now is how full I feel, and learning to leave food on my plate - that's HARD for me!
Everyone have a great day and I'll check in tomorrow!
Boy was it nice to sleep in this morning! Turkey's in the oven and hubby is clearing off the table, well at least he is trying to. We stopped at the video store last night and stocked up, so as you can tell its going to be a nice quiet weekend at home with just us. Well thats the plan anyway
Sassy congrats on the new glasses! Even tho I thought you were awfully cute in your "Sally" glasses. But getting headaches is no fun. I am so sorry about the job. I'm sure something better will come along. Sorry to hear about your grandfather. My great uncle lost both his legs (at seperate times) due to diabetes and he was still able to ride his motorcycle (got a side car for balance) and do almost everything he wanted.
Heather, glad you enjoyed your night out. I love your positive attitude and you are doing so great.
Leenie, take care of yourself. 85 degrees sounds so nice. It poured rain here last night (took the dog three tries to brave going outside last night ) at least there isn't any frost this morning.
A big Hello to everyone else!!!
Well I should toodle, I just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a great weekend.
Location: Down in the dumps..but working my way out!
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Hello Ladies
Not much is going on here, but there seems to be a lot going on with all of you.
Cathy: How are you doing? I've had abcessed teeth before..ouch I'm sorry to hear about your mom. You mentioned Houston..I know that MD Anderson Cancer Center has clinical trials and research going on all the time. I know she'll get good treatment. I'll be praying for both of you!
Sassy: I'm sorry about the disappointment with the job for DH. You're right to think positive..you never know when another opportunity will come up which may be better for both of you. Your Grandpa's attitude is wonderful..my prayers to you both.
Heather: I'm glad you're doing so well..your weight loss is amazing!
Brand new me: to that doctor! I'm glad that the people at the health fair gave you the tests that you needed. Time to find another health care provider! I'm glad your DH is seeking counseling.
Buddly: I had to go through the same fight here in the States to get help for my son. He was also diagnosed with dyslexsia. Audio books sound like a great idea for your daughter. Even though my son had trouble 'decoding' words, his understanding and retention were excellent! He just had a different style of learning.
Leenie: Welcome back! I'm sorry your week has been so hectic. It's 85F up there? It's only 80 F here in the rainy South
Tomorrow we'll be going to visit our son. This should be our last visit, since he'll be home Dec. 3 . We'll go to our evening service at church, then head home to watch the SOX beat up on the Angels. (I love baseball )
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Canadian friends! (Where are you Liz?)
hey gang
i just wanted to pop in and see how everyone is doing, and now that i've read thru the posts i just feel too overwhelmed to try to address them all - i'm sorry.
the spot is healing where the tooth was pulled. it is very sensitive. today i ate a baked potato bec i was just starving. i've only been drinking protein shakes for a week. i can't use a straw for several days so ..... oh anyway.... it's getting better.
mom is seeing a pulmonogist specialistn at The Methodist Hospital in Houston on Tuesday. she is leaning towards doing nothing bec she just doesn't feel that she would survive a surgery and there is no hope of her quitting smoking. guess it all depends on what the doc says on Tuesday. please keep her in your prayers!
Joanne - funny you mention M.D. Anderson. I was there a lot as a teenager, as my dad had a tumor behind his eyes that they removed and then he had to have treatments. that place is really something. he received miraclous treatment there. Houston is really something - the medical knowledge and care there is second to none really.
Joanne - I know you will be glad to see your son tomorrow! (hugs)
thank y'all so VERY MUCH for the prayers! I REALLY appeciate it
hugs & blessings,
cathy
Yes that is me with a SMILE on my face! When you ladies are right, you are RIGHT! All of you saying that the job in Indiana, just wasn't meant to be and that maybe something else would come along? Well it did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DH just called me, I was sleeping as I didn't sleep really well, but anywho, on his way into work he got a phone call, from his old boss from our college!!! When we were finishing up our degrees there, Our Dept. Chair got DH a work-study position at our college, at that time, we had just moved back from NY and DH was jobless so he took the job so we'd have some income at least. Well they tried to get DH on full-time, but at that time we had a witch of a Dean who insisted on all teachers having Bachelors Degrees, DH has two associates + loads of on-the-job experience, but the Dean at that time did not care, she wanted the Bachelors Degree, well soon after that DH got his current job he is at now, so we never pursued it anymore.
Well now our college is totally changed, for the better. It is under different management and has been completely remodeled and yes a different Dean! So now they count on-the-job experience as equilivent to a Bachelors, along with his two associates! Its just like when they give celebrities "honory degrees" as their work experience has equaled the degree or even more, same thing here. I guess DH's old boss has been trying to find DH's # for over a year now and finally found it! What timing, eh????!!!! lol. I swear if I see that man I am going to hug him! lmao!
So DH thought that he could start this part-time to see how it goes and it would bring in extra income for us that we can stash away for our down payment for a house!!!
Then of course if all goes well, he could go to teaching full-time! He just wants to be sure before leaving his current job, which I understand. Schools, even Colleges are not known for their stability at times! Case in point the job that he was just turned down for. Seems like they change their minds every other second! lol.
But at least DH would be doing what he wants to do -- Teaching and not sure if part-time employees have this benefit, but I know full time ones do, if he is working there, we can go to school there for FREE! Since they have totally remodeled and changed, they have A LOT more to offer now, so if I can go for free, I may go for a 3rd Degree or a Bachelors!
Anywho, I just wanted to say THANKS to everybody here, when you all are right, you are RIGHT! I'm so glad that I found this site and have made such great friends! I know I haven't been as successful as some on the weightloss journey, but like you all said, weightloss isn't all about losing the weight, its also the support you need along the journey as well.
I also wanted to add: My Grandfather has the best attitude for life. He is simply amazing, after everything he has been through, losing my Grandma, his house, and his leg and now his other one, he still keeps that wonderful spirit that he has! Infact at Valentines Day last year he was King of the nursing home, EVERYBODY there voted for him!! It was a little thing they had for the residents there. Everybody at the nursing home adore him, including all the staff. The nurses there do so much for him and its all because they love him so much! It makes me feel so good that he is in in a place like that and that places like that DO exist! After my Grandma died, he was very very down of course, but as soon as our family put him into this nursing home, he has flourished! He loves all the people there and is close to all our family who can visit anytime they want.
He truly is an inspiration on how to live your life. Take the obstacles in your life and run with them, do not sit and "Stew", but LIVE! Infact my DH says that he hopes he is just like my Grandpa when he is old. That to me is the biggest compliment anybody could ever give anybody!
So anywho, just wanted to share that for my "Inspiration" for the night.
Sassy I'm so happy your dh will have the opportunity to teach part time WHOOOOOOT !!!! and I so agree that lifes experience can be worth so much MORE than a degree. About the weight issue.... I lose gain lose gain lose gain....so don't be embarassed....the best we can do is keep trying. Geeze your G'pa sounds like an awesome person, God bless him.
Joanne enjoy your visit today with Matt and your baseball game LOL. How are you feeling my dear...how are the feet?
Cathy you know you and your family are in my prayers, always. I'm glad Mom is getting good care. My Dad also smoked and had lung cancer.... I just wish people didn't smoke anyway...... I'm glad your feeling better and you have yourself a lovely Sunday (Sonday ).
Buddly did you enjoy your Thanksgiving? or is it today? All that talk of cooking a turkey really makes me want to make a big dinner with all the trimmings.......hey got room at your table for me ? and maybe 2 others LOLOL jk jk
Heather I bet that 1 lb gain was from the food you ate...and I don't mean calories, I bet its from the salt. For some reason when you go out places LOVE to load their food with tons of salt....I bet in a day or so you'll be back to your fighting weight.
Well Girlies....me want breakfast and coffeeeeeeeeeee so I'll catch you later.
My name is Sandy. I usually post on the 300+ forum, well, I'm back after just not doing anything all summer, except of course gaining over the summer. I have depression and am having a horrible time getting it under control again. I'd done great for 5-6 years til last January. It took about 2 months to get the meds adjusted. I was good til I had surgery in May, another in July and then lost my mom in August. We weren't close, but it's been extremely difficult. So, I've had a terrible time with derpession. Do all of you suffer from depression? Is there where I can come when I know what I should do dieting wise when I just don't care about anything? If it is, I'd be happy if I could join your group.
Hi Sandy and welcome to this little corner of 3FC's. Of course you can join us, we'd love to get to know you. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom and the surgeries. The beauty of 3FC's is you can post anywhere you like, any time you like
Heather good going on the 1lb
Oh well my break from cleaning is over...if I don't get up I'll grow roots into my chair LOL.
On another note, DH just told me that the flu is going around work like wild fire. He has had 9 call offs so far and its only 7:39 PM (EST) His co-worker went home sick and puked in his car on his way home. DH said he has puked once at work too. Its terrible and if I get it, I cannot call off. I was sick last month. I guess I need to get me some Vit. C.
Hello and Sandy. I hear you. I have depression and am on Meds and somedays are worse than others. These fine ladies here are truly wonderful, so you have come to the right place. Big Big for the loss of your mom.
Leenie you crack me up. Growing roots into your chair. I'll have to remember that one! lol.
I hope you all are doing well and have a Great Week. I'm going to try to not get sick -- at least while I'm working. If I get it when I'm off, then so be it, but I have to stay healthy while I'm working......**HEALTHY VIBES**
Welcome Sandy!! I'm struggling today with not caring much about anything as well. I feel so exhausted and like I don't know what to do with myself. You are in good company (or should I say similar company?) here.
Thanks so much for the warm welcome. I'm actually off today. I was up til 3 am. Couldn't sleep at all, and feel really dreadful emotionally. I called the dr to fax a note to work, and asked about going back to my prozac. I'm waiting to hear back. I imagine they'll call during the lunch hour.
Hope all of you are feeling ok today. I might go sit in the sunshine in a little whiile to see if that helps.
). Its going to be 85 degrees here today....imagine that. I have to clean, run to the bank, get to the grocery store, etc... so much for resting today LOL.
its a shame.
Morning Ladies
So figured may as well get up. At least I'm off tonight so no biggie if I don't get a lot of sleep. 
I know some people have a lot less. 
With no surprise, I am up a pound, but a couple sensible days and lots of water should take care of that!! 
The strangest thing about meals out now is how full I feel, and learning to leave food on my plate - that's HARD for me! 
Hello Ladies
I'm sorry to hear about your mom. You mentioned Houston..I know that MD Anderson Cancer Center has clinical trials and research going on all the time. I know she'll get good treatment. I'll be praying for both of you!
to that doctor! I'm glad that the people at the health fair gave you the tests that you needed. Time to find another health care provider! I'm glad your DH is seeking counseling. 
(Where are you Liz?)
When You Girls are Right, you are RIGHT!!!
It makes me feel so good that he is in in a place like that and that places like that DO exist! After my Grandma died, he was very very down of course, but as soon as our family put him into this nursing home, he has flourished! He loves all the people there and is close to all our family who can visit anytime they want. 
Hi Ladies.
His co-worker went home sick and puked in his car on his way home. DH said he has puked once at work too. Its terrible and if I get it, I cannot call off. I was sick last month. I guess I need to get me some Vit. C.
Sandy. I hear you. I have depression and am on Meds and somedays are worse than others. These fine ladies here are truly wonderful, so you have come to the right place. Big Big 
