I'm Blue...

Okay, I've felt so down in the dumps these past few days that now I'm starting to get concerned. I rarely feel depressed. Especially now that I'm looking and feeling (physically) good. SO what's up with me? Do you all have these bouts too? It's just not in my character. I hate it. Deneise RNY 10/31/03 257/171/157

Hey Deneise the same thing happened to me about 2 months ago I mean I was really jacked up. I talked to my doctor about it and he said that it was due to losing weight so quickly and all of our hormones being stored in our fat cells. I opted not to go on medication but he did suggest a mild anti depressant until my hormones got back together I think it was like 5mg of paxil or zoloft or something. I did read in a health magazine that if you upped your exercise it makes the brain release a certain hormone that helps with depression. So I was wearing that treadmill out trying to get myself together. I feel alot better now however the moods come and go. I hope this helps you and I hope you feel better soon. Rikka

Hi. I have a question. I'm blond, so this may be obvious to others, just not me. On your weight you have 257/171/157. What exactly are those numbers for? I know the first one must be your starting weight. Is the second one the weight you are at now? Or is that a transitional weight? Is the last one the goal weight you want to be? Or is it the weight you are now? Oh, by the way, cheer up, after all you are the FRVSNT one and only. Karen

I agree with Margaret. Exercise will help but most importantly dont be afraid to talk about it with your doctor.

Hello~ Honey, read my post from yesterday (I NEED A KICK IN THE BUTT)! I feel like a wreck at times too. You can always count on these guys to left your spirits. I am trying to get motivated and start exercising to get rid of the blaaaaa's and prevent the elastic woman look!!!! I think it may be a phase that will hopfully end soon. Take care~ Renita

Oh ladies...thank you...sniff... Yeah think I'm gonna burn some calories and energy off at lunch. It'll be around 45 degrees at lunch so I can walk outside without FREEZING!!! The numbers 257 - starting weight - 170 (TODAY) is where I'm at now - 157 - is the goal I have set next. I actually have a few goals. 150 is where my next one will be, then 143, and POSSIBLY 135. Again...thank you!!!

Hey girlie, I thought I was going crazy. Did not have the nerve to post my sadness on the board. I know we all need to be excited about our weight loss and our new tool. I just feel so sad. Everything makes me cry. I can not turn to food to comfort me so I turn to Hubby. He is trying so hard. I am hoping it will go away. Glad to know it is not just me.

Hey Deneise, I'm sorry that you're feeling so blue. You know, our bodies are going through a major change, but I don't think that we realize that it is sometimes overwhelming for our minds, too. I've had to make some adjustments in the way that I use to see a situation. For example, I went to a baseball game with my husband, for the first time in years. I felt really uncomfortable sitting in between people, and not sitting on the end.For the obvious reason of having to walk by them(squish by them)lol My husband asked me what was wrong, and when I told him, he said that you have to realize that you're not that 362lb. woman anymore. So, if we can just put into perspective, the reality that we are thinner, and that we "fit into society, now". I think that our blues will subside. I hope that this has helped in some way. Your weightloss friend, Jane

I really appreciate all the input you've all given me....thank you!