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!
Location: Columbia Basin Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
Posts: 28
S/C/G: 257/ticktickticker!/141
Height: 5'3"
DATE: 5/6/2014
USERNAME/REAL NAME: CrimsonTears/Alwyn
AGE: 18
BIRTHDAY: August 30
MARITAL STATUS: ENGAGEDDDDDDDD
SPOUSE’S NAME: Josh
CHILDREN/AGES: None yet
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Medieval Reenactment, artsy stuff like pottery and drawing
PETS: 4 dogs and (technically 3) 1 cat, and one cat looking down from above.
TOP WEIGHT: 260
CURRENT WEIGHT: arround 235( haven't weighed myself in awhile...)
GOAL WEIGHT: 140
HEIGHT: 5'3"
EYE COLOR: Olive Green/Hazel
HAIR COLOR: faded black with ginger red roots~
OCCUPATION: Business Technologies student
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Pac Northwest
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: well....food.....and my depression
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'm not going to give up!
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I'm caraaaaaaaaazzzzyyyy!!!!!!!!! In the good way. And I seem to always have the best advice for everything. >.< I've been dubbed the 1903 upper Dr. Phil. Lol!
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: space and science related things, crafting (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch and assorted other things), reading; I'm a very boring person.
PETS: none
TOP WEIGHT: 208
CURRENT WEIGHT: 186
GOAL WEIGHT: 135
HEIGHT: 5'1"
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: mousy brown, a few gray strands appearing.
OCCUPATION: Chemist
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: SE PA
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: no motivation, bingeing and an arthritic knee preventing me from exercising like I used to
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I'll let you know when I find it.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm horribly shy and introverted so I lurk a lot. It takes a while for me to get comfortable posting on sites like this. I'm always afraid I'll look like a fool.
Hi there! It's really comforting to find people who face issues that I do in the quest for health, I'm so happy to have found this community, so here's me.
DATE: July 28, 2014
USERNAME/REAL NAME: Chelaina
AGE: 22
BIRTHDAY: January 11
MARITAL STATUS: Single
CHILDREN/AGES: No kids yet, just a sweet nephew who just passed 1 month
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love to read and watch WAY too many TV shows, playing softball and volleyball, crafting, and I love music but I have no talent for it
PETS: 2 dogs and 3 kitties
TOP WEIGHT: 266
CURRENT WEIGHT: 266
GOAL WEIGHT: 160
HEIGHT: 5'4"
EYE COLOR: blue/green, depending on what I'm wearing
HAIR COLOR: blonde, but it's dyed brown right now
OCCUPATION: I work in a group home for girls in fostercare with behavioral issues, and as a cashier at a local store. Busy busy
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Western Washington
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Finding and keeping my motivation and will power. I have a lot of goals and good intentions and I tend to trip up and not meet them. Some of the time it's due to losing the battle with depression and anxiety. I have PCOS as well, which, of course, makes everything a bit harder.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: This community, I think. Plus I recently graduated from college and have done a lot of growing up and learning about myself in the last couple months.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
Nothing I can think of! I'm a big nerd who would rather curl up on the couch with some tea and the 5th season of Supernatural than do anything else. And I love making new friends, so... hello
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Overeating and lack of activity when I'm depressed.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Have come the closest to a diagnosis and I believe me and my doctor have finally found the correct combination of medications that keep my mind more focused and positive. In doing so I also realize the importance of using other methods of fighting my condition to stay in a healthier state both mentally and physically.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? It has been a long battle to find myself....40+ years actually. Some in my life would call it a life wasted, I call it a new beginning.
Really struggling to try to fit in on this site, hopefully this will help?
DATE: October 10, 2014
USERNAME/REAL NAME: LadyKay/Kay
AGE:25
BIRTHDAY: June 20
MARITAL STATUS: Engaged
SPOUSE’S NAME: Will
CHILDREN/AGES: Step children, all girls; 9, 5, and 3.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Gaming, technology, rock collecting, aikido, random research, card making
PETS: 1 small dog
TOP WEIGHT: 230
CURRENT WEIGHT: 218
GOAL WEIGHT: 130
HEIGHT: 5" 8"
EYE COLOR: Hazel
HAIR COLOR: Red
OCCUPATION: Non profit, social services receptionist
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: First try at it. Getting over sugar addiction is the biggest challenge right now.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I never tried before because I knew it couldn't just be a "diet" it had to be a lifestyle change in order for me to be successful and maintain. I knew I had to accept that and let go of old patterns before I would even try dieting.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I do struggle with mental health issues but am quite open about it. I'm a little socially awkward and may not always say the right thing, so don't be afraid to ask me questions or let me know if I'm out of line. New to forums, new to dieting, looking for support from an online community as I have very little in my personal life outside of my fiance.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Time and little support. I have a roommate that makes for feel very uncomfortable when I workout in front of him. My every day routine also makes timing very difficult.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I've spent years battling self esteem issues. At one point I was down to 160lbs and gained it all back. I can honestly say when I weighed that much I was happiest I have every been.
Hobbies/Interests:Reading, spirituality, thrifting, crafting, and cooking.
Height:5'4
Eye/Hair Color: Brown Eyes, Red Hair
Starting Date of Weightloss Journey: This coming Sunday... February 22, 2015
Starting Weight:155
Present Weight:255 (Got on the scale yesterday for the last time for 30 days!)
Goal Weight: 150
Biggest hurdle to overcome in weightloss: I moved back to MI a couple of years ago and have been faced with depression from the lack of sun, family structures and diagnosed as bipolar can't help!! The monotony makes it hard to stay focused.
Following any specific plan: I am ordering the Optifast (which hopefully will be here by Saturday) and joining the gym Friday. The plane for the gym is 3-4 days a week.
What is different this time in your weight loss efforts than in the past: I'm ten years older with two more children and now single. I don't have the same support system that I had before.
Anything else you would like to share with us: It would be really nice to meet people in the surrounding Metro Detroit area.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Food has always been my comfort and support system when things get rough, and things are REALLY rough right now.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Honestly, I don't know what's different this time. And perhaps that's not a great mindset to come into this with, but I have to try something, and I need a community that supports me. Desperate times and desperate measures.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? Since this is the depression forum, I guess that I'm usually on wellbutrin and prozac. Unfortunately, I can't currently afford my medications, on which I was actually doing quite well keeping my weight at least level on.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Snacking in the night, making sure I am exercising daily. And carbs.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: I am in danger of developing diabetes and it has also come to the point where I cannot do all the things I used to be able to do.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Not caving in when my boyfriend or family member wants to eat unhealthy foods.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Making more of an effort to track my diet.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU: My biggest challenge right now is my relationship and the way I've let it change my diet over the past year. A year ago I was at my goal weight and had maintained this for a year and a half. I was dating someone else at the time and living with my parents. Right before Christmas '14 I ended this relationship to begin dating my current boyfriend. I soon discovered how unhealthy his eating habits are - and how unhappy this would make me. He has never had a problem with excess weight. If anything, he needs to gain it. At 5'10" and 130ish lbs, I wouldn't expect him to understand my plight. Over the year we've spent together I've gained about 30lbs, as most of the time it has been easier to cave in and eat what he chooses rather than argue in favor of healthy (expensive) foods. It wasn't all his fault though. After awhile I started to make the same unhealthy choices, and I went into a deep depression. Over time I realized how unhappy I was in this relationship, and yet I still haven't found the courage to walk away. I miss my ex and realized months ago what I lost by leaving him, but the part of me that cares about my boyfriend has made it impossible to leave. I wish I had that strength. I just wish I had my life back.
Sorry for the rambling story. I needed to write that though.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Giving up constantly due to depression.
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: It just needs to be done.
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I'm a very shy person and a little awkward. It took a lot for me to join this forum but I've been battling this alone for too long. Hopefully reaching out like this will help.
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Studying/School, Spending time with loved ones and pets, Netflix
PETS: 2 pits, 2 cats
TOP WEIGHT: 218
CURRENT WEIGHT: 214
GOAL WEIGHT: 160-170
HEIGHT: 5'1.5"
EYE COLOR: Blue
HAIR COLOR: Ash Blonde
OCCUPATION: Accounting Student
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Colorado
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: Lack of motivation due to Bipolar, and my eating disorder
WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Mail Order diet, will take the stress out of food prep
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
I was recently diagnosed with Bipolar, which has manifested itself as anxety, depression, OCD, and bulimia over the years. I gained weight due to constant med trials.
