[marbleflys]

Thanks for the support, it is greatly appreciated. Instead of sitting in my office, skulking about (eating chocolates) .....I went to the gym, managed 35 mins. on the Elliptical and 4 weight machines. Instead of {{{{worrying}}}} about the cat's haematoma, imagining surgery I looked up feline ear disorders and found it is probably just an inner blood blister, a common occurence brought on by either a skirmish or scratch and made an appt. with vet for thurs. night....(I am the queen of anxiety, i love that cat like my child, I've now memorized the feline ear parts). I had my BP checked and it is a nice healthy 110/72 even after dealing with my 86 year old mother who wants me to take her to my X-FIL's funeral although I've been divorced for 18 years......and don't speak to my X-H

I'm finally learning to deal with road-blocks instead of sabatoging myself and self-medicating with food and alcohol.

I'm sure that many will benefit from anti-depressants, but I could not tolerate the side-effects. (its hard to be happy when you are sweating so much your bra and underwear are wet!) I've found that exercise gives me a sense of control and I have to concentrate on the work-out (or fall off the machines) My bad periods are much shorter in duration and i no longer spend my free time in bed.....yeah, no wonder I gained weight, all that laying around sure doesn't do anything to perk up my buns, am I right?

So to complete my long-winded-ness...just KNOWING that I could come and tell you guys I worked through my little mess, picked me out of it...THANK YOU< THANK YOU!!!!!! I sincerely appreciate all of your kindnesses. I' will learn everyone's name in time, I know Kathy, KO, Lynnie, Leenie, homebound, April99, I hope I haven't forgotten anyone

[tkdkathy]

Hi, Lynnie,

Thank you so much for the encouragement. I do like tuna. I have to remember to use it. I tend to eat the same things all the time, which actually helps me somewhat to stay on a plan. But it can get boring. I don't blame you at all for not doing the 20 points thing. When I thought about it, I thought that really isn't much at all. Do you go to meetings? I don't. I can't remember if you told me already. But, anyway, I think it is a good idea to try and eat enough---I eat all my points, plus use some flexpoints. But that is just me. I just hope it isn't too hard for you, whatever you decide to try. Thanks, again, for the encouragement.

Marbleflys, Good job handling things without resorting to eating. I am starting to be able to do that, too, and it is a good feeling. Exercise really helps with depression, huh? I do a fair amount of exercise, but still struggle. (And I am taking antidepressants. .) I will just keep working on it. Take care.

[lynnie24]

TKD:
No I don't get to meetings because I can't afford it even with the free registartion right now.I eat alot of the same things too but I trying to widening my menu and foods.

[craftymom2005]

hello ladies,
i don't think i have been here before. i just wanted to check in here. i have had problems with depression. i have taken numerous anti depressent meds and mood changing meds. i have finally found a combination that works for me. i don't mind talking about my depression. if it helps one person then it was worth it. in 2001 i had to be hospitalized because of my depression. please don't let it get that far. there is hope and help. it might take some time. that's all we have. is lots of time. i also have SAD. it is pretty gray here. i use it off and off from oct.-jan. it does help. i have only had 2 episodes since being hospitalized. i thank the good Lord for that. he is so cracious and loving. he held me during those hard times. my husband is also great. even though he could not understand what was happening. he stuck by my side even at times when i was pushing him away. it was a dark period in my life. i should to be an overcomer. i chose life. don't give in to dispair. there is a better way. it is hard to look at ourselves sometimes and be honest. i have chosen to treat myself with dignity and become healty. it is not easy. you have to work at every day. some days i chose not to do anything but be good to myself. i know what my limits are. it took me many years to become obese. it will take time to become healthy. one small step at a time. i love myself to do this. thank you for taking the time to listen. have a great evening. stay on your plan. set goals and reward yourself when you meet those goals. you are worth it. God Bless
kind regards,
mary m

[liz321]

Hey Lynnie wanted you to know I watched Dr.Phil.......wow lots to think about.........blew me away........so much worry about the kids out there.

Lynnie how did you know Sam....she was beautiful

Be well everyone!

Eliz