Diario de blueowl88, 12 ene. 21

Sounds like you are suffering due to an imbalance in brain chemicals. I get that way on sugar, processed and high carbs. I find a plan of limited tine eating and eating more fats less carbs adequate protein helps. It forces the body to use fat including your own which affects brain chemicals. If you want more info Dr. Jason Fung has blogs on thefastingmethod.com and Youtube. videos. Your condition of hopelessness and depression is serious. Please check these resources out. If I can figure our how to send you a direct link, I plan to do it.  

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF...THINK BACK TO A HAPPIER TIME...REMEMBER YOUR GOOD POINTS.. PRAYER IS AMAZING..READ OR LISTEN TO THE BOOK OF PSALMS.. DO NOT LET LIFE BEAT YOU...THIS IS ONLY A SEASON..LIKE WINTER TO SPRING.. IM COUNTING ON YOUR REDEMPTIVE TESTAMENT ALL US HERE NEED YOUR STRENGH.. TRY VIDEO TAPING POSITIVE INSPIRING MOTIVATING CONVERSION ABOUT YOURSELF TO YOURSELF..LISTEN TO YOUR OWN HEALING WORDS ..EVERYDAY.. YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK 

I'm in shock trying to process all of the support. Thank yo u everyone. I definitely know my stressors and they're as managed as possible. Maybe a med change is in order. I've been taking the one I'm on for about six months and don't really notice a change. I'll see about switching it up. I've tried counseling and it's not helpful. I just need to find a way to be strict with myself. It's not easy when there's no motivation. I'm terrified to go back to work after gaining so much. I don't have any friends or family to lean on. I spend my day working and caring for my kiddos... and homeschooling due to covid. When all is done I have nothing left to give myself. It's a vicious cycle. 

No one else matter, but you. I've gone through so much of condemning myself, all over what other people think. I'm over weight right now. Obesity is where I am at the moment, but try to have some hope, faith and try to believe you are beautiful now and will be even more beautiful after one step at a time. Meaning 1 pound at a time. There is nothing wrong with counseling, I love talking to someone that understand, it helps, try it. Don't give up okay, I don't know you but I feel concern for you. Everything will be okay, just talk to someone supportive. 

Been there...multiple times. You have to force yourself into self-care. Treat yourself to a haircut or manicure. Set aside 15 minutes a day to meditate on positive thoughts. Say positive things to your self in the mirror EVERY day. Change your mindset to 'I'm going to get through this'. Practice deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. Look up coping skills and practice them. It's a lot of work, but SOOOOOO worth it! 

Hi Blueowl - times are very trying right now and I believe that everyone is struggling to get through this. I just wanted to offer the value and importance of self care - especially if you are a provider for your littles and family. I would also offer that if the counseling didn't work then maybe try a different counselor that is more aligned with your situation - someone you connect with better? I know there is a wealth of support and knowledge here and they have all been helpful to me on this journey. here is a site that might be helpful and if you need to (as was noted before) please reach out for help. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201812/self-care-12-ways-take-better-care-yourself 

It is the same for me. But with me trying to change my mindset, things are better. I am trying to remind myself that this is a journey. every journey has ups and downs and bad days and even worse days. i heard somewhere that one or two days of over eating isnt going to make you fail. what makes you fail is week after week of over eating. idk. realizing this, with have ptsd, bipolar, has made all the difference  

You got this! 

I was an avid weight lifter my whole life and then after a bad divorce in 2012 I got really bad into drinking and lost my diet and my will to go to the gym ... my depression was bad for years ... but u can snap out of it.... the first week is always the hardest... but then it becomes a routine... ur new eating habits will become an extension of you. Working out is the only natural antidepressant that’s ever worked for me.... exercise might help kick start things for u 🤷🏻‍♂️.... I know u can do it! If I can get back to who I was anyone can! Praying 🙏 for u 

I know I feel depressed when I lie to myself. I tell myself I'm going to lose weight and exercise, and then I don't. I write out plans, create menus, shop for the right foods and then take the easy way out, grabbing chips. It makes me not trust myself, because I'm a liar. Once I start eating those things I give up for the whole day. You cannot control most things in life. You can only control your thoughts and what goes into your mouth. It's the hand to mouth motion...No one can force you to do that. But, you can choose what you're putting into your mouth, how often, and what it is. When I make wise food choices, and spend my time wisely, I feel good about life. When I don't control myself, make unwise choices, and spend my time inefficiently, I'm miserable. Just remind yourself... tell yourself out loud that you can control your own arm from going to your mouth. Treat yourself as a spoiled child. I wouldn't let my kid act like I do when it comes to eating or having an attitude. We can have that "can do" spirit. I know it's hard. I'm up 10 lbs this year. But, we must choose our HARD. It's harder to be heavy, embarrassed and uncomfortable. The very best thing you can do for yourself is to make wise food choices and take some time to exercise, even if it's only 15 minutes. Start by doing 15 minutes of stretching and then increase as you go. There's plenty of exercise videos on you tube that you can follow. JUST START! II Tim 2: 3 says, “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier." You self esteem and health are worth fighting for." Carry on... 

I have a close friend who needed to lose a lot of weight but had the same attachment to junk food. She set herself a goal of 1000 cals per day of healthy food and 1000 cals per day of candy (her personal weakness). By not being "all or nothing" she was able to limit the total calories to a deficit and slowly (over a year) lost about 80 pounds. As the weight came off, she regained a sense of control and self regard. Might work for you; might not. But I thought it was worth mentioning. 

Lots of good advice in here. Nothing to add except to say you are not alone. 🙏🏼❤️ 

I feel your pain.  

Im sorry you are struggling so hard. Hiking is wonderful not only to help with physical fitness, heart health but also for mental outlook. “Exercise” does not have to be only in a gym. Do some physical things that bring some sunshine (literally) into your life, along with fresh air and blue skies. Do you have friends who like to hike? Great activity that can be done masked and using physical distancing. Stick with the group here. Lots of people struggling with your same issues but they are still here putting in the work. Where do you live? What state if you don’t mind sharing. What kind of work do you do? Children and or other outside responsibilities? It helps the group have an understanding of what issues might help or impede your progress.  

I'm glad you reached out here and I agree with you that after 6 months, a new prescription might be in order. My husband and son went through several different brands until finding the one that works for them. I have had to up my dosage over the years, so it might just be too low of a dosage. Use this site and write down everything you eat and drink. Nibble it and scribble it. And journaling here is a safe place.  

I know exactly how you feel. I am at my heaviest weight and I feel like a giant turd. hopefully with support on here we can do it together. 

Faith. Faith in yourself so important. Gotta believe!! Pretend (make believe) you believe your a strong person, important person! To you if to no one else!! Then push to make it real. Sounds hard? It is!! But you’re worth it!🍀 

Sorry you're feeling so blue. What helped me is to plan snack time into my calories. Also take a slower approach to weightloss and eat a few more calories in the beginning. And making sure I ate enough protein helped eliminate cravings. I tracked macros and found I needed to eat 5-10% more protein than I was. I hope you feel better soon. Don't give up!!! 

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Make some fat bombs and enjoy one every day. No matter what WOE you are following, or how well you followed it, reward yourself with a fat bomb because you got up, you got through the day, you actually told someone you were feeling blue, you actually admitted you're having difficulty. Maybe, just maybe, that fat bomb will help you skip one of those junk food binges. And if it doesn't. don't kick yourself because you are down. You are important and worthwhile and someone else needs you to call them today and give them a smile!