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If you don't weigh in this week, it makes it even more difficult if you have
another bad week to go in and weigh in. My suggestion: Weigh in and don't look at the scale or your book. For me tomorrow never comes...it always seems to be a day away...that's one of the reasons I'm here. I've suffered from depression where I couldn't get out of bed and have had the days where I've gone out of my way to eat everything in sight...even if it was something I'd usually never eat in a million years. I empathize, I really do. I just think you're doing yourself a dis-service if you don't go. It's like you're putting yourself on the back burner and you deserve much better than that. Emme "Tammie Jellison" wrote in message ... Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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I've been going through a very bad patch & eating almost out of control. I am
just playing it by ear and not worrying about it too much. What I am not doing is stopping going to my WW meetings. I will eventually settle down & get back to program, but I will not punish myself for stress eating. Elaine K 331.4/194.2/179 Tammie Jellison wrote: Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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Not weighing isn't going to make you feel any better, it only postpones the
inevitable. By holding yourself accountable, you can face reality and move on. Weighing in and seeing those results, whether good or bad, is something that YOU can control. It might make you feel bad for a minute or so, but think how wonderful you will feel when you can tackle the problem at hand. I don't know about you, but not facing those scales is what led me to becoming overweight in the first place. It was easy to fool myself when not having a definitive idea as to where I really was. I have been through severe depression twice. Both times were bad enough that I could not leave the house alone, the most recent bout left me almost totally non-functional. I started ww while trying to overcome the depression, and was successful with both! Taking control of my eating and weight gave me a sense of accomplishment, it put me in charge. I didn't have to rely on anyone else, I didn't have to concern myself with others letting me down. Changing this way of thinking helped me tremendously. My happiness is not dependent on others, I have to be happy with myself first ... only then will the rest of my life fall into place. How did I accomplish it? First I sought medical advice, then I worked on finding me. There are a lot of tough lessons to be learned, but they had to be faced. I needed to learn what was really important in life and acceptance, if I couldn't change something then why should I put so much effort into worrying about it? Worrying only made the condition worse, letting go seemed to give me back the power. Exercise is also extremely helpful for depression, something in the process that triggers the good stuff in the brain (sorry, I can't medically explain this - but it does work!). Weightloss and depression can be conquered successfully at the same time, I have proven that. It didn't happen overnight, it was a lengthy process. I am no longer on any depression meds, I am functional, I am happy, I am free. I am also 95 pounds lighter. g Hang in there Tammie, you will be ok. If you are having serious problems I do hope you will seek the advice of a trained medical professional. There is a lot of good help available, you don't have to suffer. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 05:26:04 GMT, "Tammie Jellison" wrote: Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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Joyce, thank you so much for your inpiring story. It take's a special
person to go on a limb and help a total stranger. You make it sound so easy but I know it will be a challenge every minute of every day. I still havent wieghed myself, I guess I should just face the reality and move on. I know that exercize is benificail for depression but the kicker is that is is hard to do when you are depressed. Just getting out of bed is a challenge some days. I dont know why it works either but I know it does. As far as proffesional help I have been dealing aggressively with my depression with councelling and medication for over a year now, I just get occasional relapses. I will read your letter over and again for inspiration and courage, Thanks Joyce for taking the time to care and get me going in the right direction. Tammie "Joyce" wrote in message ... Not weighing isn't going to make you feel any better, it only postpones the inevitable. By holding yourself accountable, you can face reality and move on. Weighing in and seeing those results, whether good or bad, is something that YOU can control. It might make you feel bad for a minute or so, but think how wonderful you will feel when you can tackle the problem at hand. I don't know about you, but not facing those scales is what led me to becoming overweight in the first place. It was easy to fool myself when not having a definitive idea as to where I really was. I have been through severe depression twice. Both times were bad enough that I could not leave the house alone, the most recent bout left me almost totally non-functional. I started ww while trying to overcome the depression, and was successful with both! Taking control of my eating and weight gave me a sense of accomplishment, it put me in charge. I didn't have to rely on anyone else, I didn't have to concern myself with others letting me down. Changing this way of thinking helped me tremendously. My happiness is not dependent on others, I have to be happy with myself first ... only then will the rest of my life fall into place. How did I accomplish it? First I sought medical advice, then I worked on finding me. There are a lot of tough lessons to be learned, but they had to be faced. I needed to learn what was really important in life and acceptance, if I couldn't change something then why should I put so much effort into worrying about it? Worrying only made the condition worse, letting go seemed to give me back the power. Exercise is also extremely helpful for depression, something in the process that triggers the good stuff in the brain (sorry, I can't medically explain this - but it does work!). Weightloss and depression can be conquered successfully at the same time, I have proven that. It didn't happen overnight, it was a lengthy process. I am no longer on any depression meds, I am functional, I am happy, I am free. I am also 95 pounds lighter. g Hang in there Tammie, you will be ok. If you are having serious problems I do hope you will seek the advice of a trained medical professional. There is a lot of good help available, you don't have to suffer. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 05:26:04 GMT, "Tammie Jellison" wrote: Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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You're right Tammie, it is a challenge every minute of your life. But it is also
a challenge that can be conquered. I still have my moments, I know my limitations and have accepted them. I can't *do* crowds, I can't do escalators - both throw me into panic attacks. So I avoid them if able. Little by little I try to get past those hurdles too, one step at a time. Last week I braved the escalator up with my daughter ... sounds silly but it was a major victory for me. Going down .... nope, not brave enough to try that yet. g I don't think the exercise is hard to do when depressed, the hard part is to start. You just have to tell yourself to do it, tell yourself to quit making excuses. I don't mean to sound harsh at all, this was the tactic I had to take with myself. I talked a lot to myself. I figured if I was good at talking myself out of things, then I should be equally as good at talking myself into things. It worked. g I remember those days of not wanting to get out of bed, sometimes I still have them. I get out of bed though, might only make it to the couch - but at least if I make it that far it doesn't take long to move to the next step. Baby steps dear, that's all it takes. Take things a few minutes at a time, then it doesn't look overly difficult. I am thrilled that you are getting help for your problem. Have you begun to see any improvements? I know it isn't a fast process, and I have no idea what personal issues you are dealing with. The first time I went through it, it took close to 2 years for me to come back. This last time I was on meds for 18 months - took about 4 months of weaning off of them. The occassional relapses do happen, that's when I start talking to myself again. G I tell myself that I know what is happening, and I know how to handle it. I don't tell myself to get over it, but I will tell myself to get through it. I've also found that speaking up for myself works wonders. When people try to pile too much on me, I let them know. I tell them I am not willing to go back to where I was 2 years ago and I won't allow them to do that to me. They get the hint pretty darn fast. g It works for me, for now anyway. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 20:30:48 GMT, "Tammie Jellison" wrote: Joyce, thank you so much for your inpiring story. It take's a special person to go on a limb and help a total stranger. You make it sound so easy but I know it will be a challenge every minute of every day. I still havent wieghed myself, I guess I should just face the reality and move on. I know that exercize is benificail for depression but the kicker is that is is hard to do when you are depressed. Just getting out of bed is a challenge some days. I dont know why it works either but I know it does. As far as proffesional help I have been dealing aggressively with my depression with councelling and medication for over a year now, I just get occasional relapses. I will read your letter over and again for inspiration and courage, Thanks Joyce for taking the time to care and get me going in the right direction. Tammie "Joyce" wrote in message .. . Not weighing isn't going to make you feel any better, it only postpones the inevitable. By holding yourself accountable, you can face reality and move on. Weighing in and seeing those results, whether good or bad, is something that YOU can control. It might make you feel bad for a minute or so, but think how wonderful you will feel when you can tackle the problem at hand. I don't know about you, but not facing those scales is what led me to becoming overweight in the first place. It was easy to fool myself when not having a definitive idea as to where I really was. I have been through severe depression twice. Both times were bad enough that I could not leave the house alone, the most recent bout left me almost totally non-functional. I started ww while trying to overcome the depression, and was successful with both! Taking control of my eating and weight gave me a sense of accomplishment, it put me in charge. I didn't have to rely on anyone else, I didn't have to concern myself with others letting me down. Changing this way of thinking helped me tremendously. My happiness is not dependent on others, I have to be happy with myself first ... only then will the rest of my life fall into place. How did I accomplish it? First I sought medical advice, then I worked on finding me. There are a lot of tough lessons to be learned, but they had to be faced. I needed to learn what was really important in life and acceptance, if I couldn't change something then why should I put so much effort into worrying about it? Worrying only made the condition worse, letting go seemed to give me back the power. Exercise is also extremely helpful for depression, something in the process that triggers the good stuff in the brain (sorry, I can't medically explain this - but it does work!). Weightloss and depression can be conquered successfully at the same time, I have proven that. It didn't happen overnight, it was a lengthy process. I am no longer on any depression meds, I am functional, I am happy, I am free. I am also 95 pounds lighter. g Hang in there Tammie, you will be ok. If you are having serious problems I do hope you will seek the advice of a trained medical professional. There is a lot of good help available, you don't have to suffer. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 05:26:04 GMT, "Tammie Jellison" wrote: Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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Thanks Diane, your right I do have comfort foods that are not terribly
fattening. I think that is a fabulous idea, if comfort is what I need I should be able to get it from foods that dont sabatage my efforts so badly. I will let you know. Thanks, Tam "Diane M" wrote in message . com... I'm bipolar, which means I alternate between depression and hypomania. When I'm down it's hard to not eat. I want the "energy" that sugar brings. I want the comfort that I get when I eat certain foods. It seems to be getting easier as time goes by. I'm starting to see comfort foods in a new light. Instead of a hot fudge sundae, I eat something lighter. The one thing that seems to work best to keep me from eating is exercise. It reduces the depression and decreases my appetite. And you're right - as long as you don't give up, you'll make it. :-) Diane "Tammie Jellison" wrote in message ... Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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Thanks Nathalie, I would encourage you to see a doctor. I was exactly like
you and wouldnt go to the doctor. I was scared he would tell me it was nothing, that I should just smarten up. I went to see a counseller first who talked to my doctor for me and when I went to see him it was a lot easier. The change it made was incredible, I felt like me agian. I cant beleive that I suffered so long without doing anything. This has been an issue for me since I was in grade school, thats how long it took me to get up the nerve and accept that it was beyond my control. I will stand up again and you and the group will hear about my triumphs as well! Thanks for your response, Tam "Nathalie W" wrote in message ... Though I have not officially diagnosed with depression (too proud to see a doctor) I have had extremely difficult episodes in my life as well, Tammie... I have been struggling for a very long time. But I have to tell you, this is the first time I have actually started a kind of 'diet' and kept on it. Not every day, (I have set-backs!) but still, I think that the WW system is one of the only systems that make you gain a little of the control back. It 's difficult to express, but in a way, having this points system gives me some kind of stability. I have even started improving in other areas in my life (like clutter)! I sincerely hope you can get back OP. You 'll see, every time you fall, you 'll stand up again, and stand for a little longer. And don't forget to come here for support, we 're here for you! This is one of the only places where I can be myself and know that I 'll be understood. I hope you will feel the same way. Hugs, -- Nathalie from Belgium 134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg 295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds SWWC 238/227.3/226 "Tammie Jellison" wrote in message ... Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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Emme, you are right, I have weighed myself and it really wasnt as bad as I
had anticipated. I gained my loss from the previous week but thats all. Thanks for your help. Tam "Emme" wrote in message ... If you don't weigh in this week, it makes it even more difficult if you have another bad week to go in and weigh in. My suggestion: Weigh in and don't look at the scale or your book. For me tomorrow never comes...it always seems to be a day away...that's one of the reasons I'm here. I've suffered from depression where I couldn't get out of bed and have had the days where I've gone out of my way to eat everything in sight...even if it was something I'd usually never eat in a million years. I empathize, I really do. I just think you're doing yourself a dis-service if you don't go. It's like you're putting yourself on the back burner and you deserve much better than that. Emme "Tammie Jellison" wrote in message ... Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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Part of depression is about punishing yourself, that is probably the worst
part of it. I have not quit the program, I am doing it at home on my own and will get on the horse again. I try every minute of every day not to be hard on myself and not worrying, it really isnt that simple. Thanks for your support, Tam "Elaine Kirkham" wrote in message ... I've been going through a very bad patch & eating almost out of control. I am just playing it by ear and not worrying about it too much. What I am not doing is stopping going to my WW meetings. I will eventually settle down & get back to program, but I will not punish myself for stress eating. Elaine K 331.4/194.2/179 Tammie Jellison wrote: Totally crappy week I am not even weighing today. I suffer from depression and really need to work on my emotionally based eating. Every once in a while I have a bad week depression wise and I eat to medicate myself, I always have. Anyway this was the week, I had lots of let downs in my life from people who supposedly love me and it took its tole. Tomorrow, however, is a new day and with a process thats takes this long to complete one bad week is a drop in the ocean right? As long as I dont quit altogether I will be ok. Any other people out there suffering from depression? I would like to hear about your experiences trying to lose weight and get happy at the same time. Congrat to all who lost this week, you inspire me to stay on the horse! tam |
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