Psychiatrist Appt.

So, I made an appointment with a Psychiatrist. The past week has been stressful with the holidays and I felt I needed help with:
1. Depression
2. Family Issues
3. Eating Disorder

I'm finding that it's a chain reaction. I have a dysfunctional family, as many of us do. But for some reason, when things erupt between my mom and me I seem to go into a depression (stemming from guilt) which leads to bingeing. I'm finding that once I get into that depressed mode, I'm almost self destructive. I'll overeat to the point of feeling sick and then do it again the next day. Not healthy behavior by any means.

I'm 4 1/2 months post-op and I'm just realizing alot of my behaviors now, so I wanted to talk to someone and get help before it's too late.

Thanks for listening. Guess I just needed to get that out in the open.

you are one smart lady  Keep it real!  ...and BE DETERMINED Happy holidays!  hUGS, Britt

Thanks Britt

A good many people don't take the initiative like you are doing. That's one of your many admirable qualities. Good Luck.

Thanks Diane...I do love admirable qualities...LOL

BTW..you look terrific!!

Good for you Rachelle. I have been struggling with a lot of depression too, as a result of my husband bailing out of our marriage. I have been in therapy and realize more as each year of my life goes by that depression is the flip side of rage. Rage is scary but empowering. Depression is devastating but safe. I am so tired of feeling victimized. I am really trying to utilize my rage, not destructively but to mobilize myself into ridding my life of things that hurt me, and instead engaging in better self care, avoiding having a chronic pity party for myself, and filling my life up with things that are meaningful and give me pleasure. Some days are better than others, but I am trying. We have made a serious stand for ourselves having WLS. It would be a terrible shame to waste it on becoming victims of our lives instead of warriors.

xox
Aim

I refuse to self destruct. You know, I realize that I don't have the control over it that I thought I did, hence the appointment.

We will work through all of this Amy. We are strong women and we can do anything we put our positive minds to.

Good for you....please take care of yourself.  Yes, eating can be a self-medication.  I am trying to deal with my issues too.  Good luck...keep the faith! Rosemary

Thanks Rosemary. We can all lean on each other and draw strength from each other..right?

Hi Rachelle, Awareness if 95% of the issue, so you only have 5% more to go to resolve it!  You can do it!   We are here for you anytime!  Keep us posted on your progress. Ciao