FEELING SAD--NEED HELP!

HAS ANYONE GONE THROUGH A BIT OF DEPRESSION? I CATCH MYSELF FEELING SAD AND WANTING TO CRY AND I DON'T KNOW WHY. I DON'T MISS THE FOOD. I FEEL GREAT. I'VE LOST 60 POUNDS. I GUESS MY HORMONES ARE STILL OUT OF WACK AND MY BODY IS STILL ADJUSTING TO THE CHANGE. I JUST WISH I COULD GET MYSELF OUT OF THIS SLUMP BECAUSE I NEED TO BE HAPPY! CAN ANYONE ELSE RELATE TO THIS???? HELP PLEASE! JEN

I completely understand how you feel!! Some days I am just down, more tired than sad, but just kind of in a hole!! I know it is just a phase, but talking about it really helps!! Also, exercise. Just going outside or to the mall to walk really helps alot!! - The sun finally came out today too! We haven't seen the sun in a week, so that makes me feel better almost instantly!!!! I hope you can find something to help you get out of this slump!! I had read that foods high in Omega 3's can lesson the feelings of depression - I've been eating salmon a lot and it seems to help!!!

I think there are more of us that can relate to your post than not. One person explained it to me this way. Your entire physical body is shifting and changing and trying to regain equilibrium. That is uncomfortable, no matter what the benefits. Also, as you drop the weight, you also drop all the toxins and emotions that were stored along with that fat.... that is a lot of releasing to do. Fat has been a huge insulator and without it a person can feel like a turtle without a shell... vulnerable, uneasy, and just plain sensitive. That seems to help me when I get in the middle of a funk. Be gentle with yourself. No major decisions, no major changes, just chill and adjust. That's my mantra these days. Hope this helps a little bit. B

I feel the same way. There's nothing for me to be upset about but I have secluded myself from almost everyone. Plus, my face has been breaking out horribly. My surgeon says it's from the release of all the hormones. Please know that you are not alone, it helped me with my post a few days earlier when I realized that others were feeling the same as I was. I hope that this passes soon for you (and for all of us). In the meantime, feel free to drop me an e-mail if you'd like. Janel

THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS! I DON'T WISH THIS FEELING ON ANYONE BUT I AM GLAD I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE! I GUESS I JUST NEED TO BE PATIENT AND IT WILL PASS! MAYBE ONCE THE SUN COMES OUT HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA IT WILL MAKE MY DAY A LITTLE BRIGHTER! THANKS AGAIN! JEN

Hello JEn Sorry to hear that you are feeling BLUE...In our support group we have a therapist that councils us on "Getting to know who we are and what makes who we are" kinda thing. The one thing that has helped me is, he told us when we feel this was is to look at the picture of the little boy or little girl (the picture that you have of yourself when you was little between 5 to 12 years of age) and HUG that child and tell that child everything is going to be OK. And I dont know what it actually does (have only been to two meetings so far) but it makes me feel better. I dont know if this makes sense to you or not I hope that it does. I can relate to your post especially these last two weeks. I can cry at the drop of a pin. I hope you get to feeling better soon. Ann

Depression, yes and anxiety too. For some reason I found myself nearly hyperventilating when my docs nurse took my bp at my 3 month today. (down 56lbs!) I'm not someone who has ever had a panic attack but I seem to be on the verge of one quite often. I was on Celexa and Elavil for fibromyalgia prior to the surgery but haven't taken them since. Could be due to that. I also cry more easily for now. Cognitively, I know it's all related to the changes in my body and tell myself this is normal and that there is an endpoint. Take care and lean on your ladies! Carey 243/187/130

Hi Jennifer, I know how you feel too. For me I feel that way when I feel deprived of something or I"m feeling like I"m not worth the extra effort..(like cooking something special just for me, or even opening a can of chili just for me) but I found out that IF I JUST DO IT then it usually works. You have to know your worth the effort, or the time, and give yourself kudos whenever your down. Just the fact that YOU DID IT, you had the surgery makes you INCREDIBLE!!!!! Don't ever forget it! You were brave and courageous and smart and terrific!!!! Think about that! Noone can ever take away what you have already accomplished! I'll share some of our phoenix sun with you!!!! (72 degrees and SUNNY today) Sincerely, (write anytime) Julie