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Nope, the saga continued. I made it to bed safely, but woke up sick after 3 hours, and only had about 5 mins sleep the rest of the night. I didn't have the heart to call in sick today...
Nope, the saga continued. I made it to bed safely, but woke up sick after 3 hours, and only had about 5 mins sleep the rest of the night. I didn't have the heart to call in sick today...
Oh no...please take care of yourself! Feel better!
Hi everyone! I've been a lurker in the past but decided to join up since I really could used some support. Been feeling very depressed lately about the struggles of life and weight. I've been going to therapy for almost 3 years now to address some of my other issues of my family past. I've always felt like I eat my feelings and as I write this all I want is a big box of Cheeseits to myself to eat in one sitting.
In all honesty, have a lot to be happy about but it seems like the bad outweighs the good sometimes or my happy things come with bad attached. For example, I got engaged this past August and I'm starting to plan my wedding. The costs are looking to be more than I can afford and the thought of having to put on a wedding dress terrifies me! Hoping I can work past this.
Hi everyone! I've been a lurker in the past but decided to join up since I really could used some support. Been feeling very depressed lately about the struggles of life and weight. I've been going to therapy for almost 3 years now to address some of my other issues of my family past. I've always felt like I eat my feelings and as I write this all I want is a big box of Cheeseits to myself to eat in one sitting.
In all honesty, have a lot to be happy about but it seems like the bad outweighs the good sometimes or my happy things come with bad attached. For example, I got engaged this past August and I'm starting to plan my wedding. The costs are looking to be more than I can afford and the thought of having to put on a wedding dress terrifies me! Hoping I can work past this.
Welcome!
I definitely know how that feels. From what I've heard, one of the great things about the weight loss journey is learning how to channel that "I really want some (insert food here) right now" into something positive, like going for a 10min walk. My friend who lost about 45lbs said that whenever she got that "craving", she'd head to the mall and walk around to take her mind off of it. But then she developed a shopping addiction, but that's a different story LOL
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I'm not quite back—in terms of being able to resume regular posting—but I want y'all to know I am reading the thread. I'm still disabled (can't walk or drive or climb stairs) as a result of the serotonin toxicity episode I had last spring. And most of the time I'm in pain—primarily in my legs, but sometimes in my arms & chest as well.
I apologize for just dropping off the map. I went through a crushing depression, May through September of last year. It was due to (1) withdrawing from the serotonergic antidepressants I'd been on; (2) being essentially bedridden—confined to a futon & a wheelchair; and (3) being in a whole lot of pain in my damaged muscles & joints. Every day for over four months I said to my husband, "I have no hope."
But things are somewhat better now. I do have hope, and I will get my life back. I am going to physical therapy and to a chronic pain specialist, and my psychiatrist is working hard to optimize my medications.
Happy New Year and best wishes to all of you. What happened to Kathleen?
P.S. for those who don't know me: I go by my nickname, Fi (pronounced "fee").
Hey, thanks for the warm welcome! Sorry I kinda went MIA for a few days - I meant to jump in and really chat.. but you know how life is! It gets in the way of my plans ALL the time!
I'm so glad to have kissed 2015 goodbye. Sounds like there are a few of us who have had issues in the past year. I wish a better new year to us all!
So I have 5 kids. Ages range from 26 down to 9. That in itself can cause a woman anxiety! Most of them are out of the house, but still the drama can continue when they're gone. Once a mom, always a mom.
I did yoga 2 evenings this week - this is a big breakthrough for me. I've been unable to really exercise much since July due to foot injuries and then a wicked fall on my knee on Halloween. It felt good to do something physical again.
I haven't had the "guts" to really dig into a plan for food yet this year. I've eaten everything in the house that's bad for me.. so there's really no where to go from here but up :-)
Whiterose - welcome to the forum! Congratulations on your engagement! Weddings are terribly expensive, I hope you can find a way to have the wedding that works for you.
Fi - I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. I wish you every success in your recouperation.
Wendelina - well done on your yoga classes! I really enjoyed yoga, it's really rewarding to notice your flexibility improving. I remember realising I could lift my heel to touch my bum and being so proud! Hope you have the same rewarding moments
Fi, I was very relieved to see your post. I have been very concerned about you. I am sorry that you are still going through the seratonin-withdrawal, but glad to hear you are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Have you been to the farm? Are you able to do collages? How is your great-niece doing?
Kathleen posted several days ago - she has been very busy, but said she will try to post more often.
Holly, Lisa and I are still here, as well as some new members.
Fi: It is soooooo great to hear from you!!! Here I am (Kathleen)! I have not been a faithful poster this past year. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last February, had surgeries in March, April, & September and will have one more surgery for reconstruction this Spring of 2016. I also had an unexpected and forced psychiatric hospitalization from June-July 2015. Needless to say, I am glad to see 2015 go!!! It sounds like you had an awful year too. 😢 I remember when you had that terrible reaction and then began to struggle..... and then you disappeared and we "regulars" were so worried about you. I am so incredibly sorry to hear about your very real and very serious struggles ~ both physically and emotionally. Makes me sad that you had to go through such a difficult time. But I thank God that you are feeling at least some hope again and that you came back to visit the group! Wishing you the best and sending big hugs your way! ❤
I am also VERY glad to see Fi here again! you were missed. I am so sorry to hear of the pain and being bed/futon-ridden and having no hope, that sounds truly awful. But glad to see that you DO have hope now.
Hello to the new ones, I am sorry I am slammed for time tonight, I WILL get back to greet everyone
I am sorry, Fi that you are sick. I pray that you come back stronger than ever and don't worry about posting. Just post when you are up to it but please, keep in touch.
Kathleen, here is to a wonderful 2016 for you. You went through so much in 2015. We all love you so much here and want nothing but the best for you. Please post when you can, we worry about you.
Wendy, there is no pressure to post but we LOVE it when you do. You are one of us now. How fantastic that you are doing yoga. I need to do yoga too, if nothing for more than my mental health.
Whiterose, Welcome to the group. :c heer3:
You are always welcome here. Congrats on the wedding!!!! I know you are stressed but try your best to enjoy the whole process. Can you have a small wedding? I know they are expensive. We are here for you to vent to.
ap, great to see you here again and are able to lend support to us all. Thanks for keeping the thread moving.
EasySpirit, lovely to see you again, as well. You add so much to the thread.
Coop, how have you been feeling? Better I hope. Post and let us know.
Holly, great to see you too. How has the weather been for you lately? Hope your job is going ok.
I am watching Underworld tonight. It's one of my favorite movies, I've see it numerous times and still watch it when it's on tv. I have been a bit down today and I'm not sure why? Jennifer is gone for the weekend. I love her and miss her when she is gone but it's nice to have the tv to myself.
That's about it from here. Just a bit down today, I hope tomorrow is better.
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I've had a harrowing couple of days, in terms of the pain in my legs.
Friday's get-together with Grace (my 15-yr-old great niece, art student, mentee, friend) was pressed for time, unfortunately. We've had wrangles before about her not letting other people encroach on our Friday nights, so I just have to accept that she's doin' the best she can.
We had fun making collages together in my studio all the same. I am thrilled to be able to give you links to two new collages from me: every thing in its own basket (for Kollage Kit's "declutter" theme), and three kings. (Click on the images to see larger versions.)
My Lord it's been a long long time since I've had new collages to upload. I need my work. It's like an ache in my bones, that need to be making art.
Saturday I woke up to extreme pain in my right leg, the knee in particular. And it just got worse, alll through the day and evening. By the time I was taking a sleeping pilll to knock myself out of my misery, both legs were involved, and nothing I tried (liniments, chi) did any good. I was angry. I wished I could die.
I don't feel a whole lot better, this morning, but I'm tryin' to hang in here, tryin' not to give any credence to the negative messages in my head...
Thanks for the sweet responses to my "I'm back" posting. You guys are the best!
I'm new here and it seems like I belong in this group. I think weight loss has everything to do with mental health and I would think people on this forum would focus more on - control, motivation, mood, coping with failure, relationship toward food ... then on different kinds of diets and exercises. I think there's few people who need to be educated about the theory of healthy lifestyle and that most of us are in need of a more psychological approach. It's cool that we have this corner here.
I'm 26, working at my first job, living on my own with a partner and struggling with low self-esteem and yo-yo diets. I'm looking forward to get to know you guys better.
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