DEPRESSED...

Hi Mary Jo, Sorry you are feeling blue. I have been taking anti depressants for quite some time and I kept up with them thru all of this. I did cut them in half now though. I still get days of feeling down, but nothing compared to what you are going though. Sometimes when I get compliments I think to myself, if only you could see under these clothes. But then I think of what it looked like when I was over a hundred lbs more. I also dont exercise much so I would be much better and not nearly as flabby if I had. I try not to kick myself in the ass though, I still am happy with all of my results so far. You really do look great and are so close to your goal. Dont ever feel bad for telling us your feelings. We all care. I hope you feel better soon. Carla

thanks for caring, carla. it really means a lot, that i have my june bug family to turn to when in need! you have a good attitude, you know how to look at the positives! i wish to be more like you. hugsssssssss

YES maryjo I go to my surgeons monthly support meetings. HE has also started post op smaller support meetings hosted by a certified pscy. and i go to local chapter OH meetings. I find it helps and its nice to know we all battle these same things. AND that was a big topic we talked about not seeing us as thin.... So try to find support meetings. and there is no harm in shopping at good will its what i need to do. I am in the mode i want to buy new things but for what to not fit into in a short time? YET i know it will help me feel better...so hard the mental part of this rapid looseing! JUSt know im here E mail me anytime! ((HUG)) i have good days and bad. I am having the slowest month in looseing yet and so far im okay with it but soon proly be angry! Well thanks for the kind words! And if u dont find a support group make one. I know my surgeon would allow my kids to come and sit in the corner with their gameboys if i had to just to be there and get the support we need. GOOD LUCK SISTER lOOSER! lisa

Mary jo, I have been really depressed lately too. Not just over still being fat, which I am, 265 as of today and that is after losing 126 lbs. But in general. I made an appt. with my pcp for tuesday to have all my levels checked and if everything is ok there then I am calling the psychologist for an appt. I don't know what the problem is for sure, I live in Michigan so it could be lack of sunlight or something too, but I think it is from the weight loss. I still struggle with the food thing and don't always eat right. I am good most days, but lately this sadness has me looking for carbs. I hope this is temporary. I understand so you are not alone. Wendy

hi wendy. i am sorry to hear you are feeling down and out, too. i don't think my depression is only a weight issue either, but it is a part of it. i think it is life in general and ME in general. i also may make an appt with my pcp for monday. i took off of work to take the kids to the dentist, so maybe i can get in to see him sometime that day. lack of sunshine here in ny, too! i hate the winter, maybe that's part of it. i know what you mean about the food thing. i don't always eat right either, and the sad part is, a lot of it is due to financial struggles. i have 3 kids to support by myself, and living paycheck to paycheck, i have to make the most of my money. which means a lot of carbs - you know, cheap stuff like pasta and soups, which are meals i usually skip. i know if i eat too many carbs, it is just going to make me want more carbs! ughhhh, the battle continues! i hope you can get some relief from your pcp, maybe anti-depressants are something we can use right now to get us through this. hugssssssss

Awwww Honey, I think everyone is on the right track. I so understand. It isn't what you weigh, it is how you feel right now that matters. I lost a bunch of weight on weigh****chers and made it to my goal. I was very happy but also vry much where you ae now. It took counseling, anti-depressants and support groups to get my head on straight again. I am doing much better this time around but I'll never forget how I felt and I want you to feel good too!!! Hugs Mary Jo and good for you for reaching out! Jo

thanks jo. i am so glad i posted this. hopefully a few months from now, i will be able to look back and not be able to imagine feeling this way. but in the meantime, it is a good feeling to be surrounded by so much caring and support, like i find from all of you! thanks so much for understanding,i t really helps not feeling alone on this roller coaster ride of emotions! hugssssss