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Topic: Needing a Diet De-Tox
I've eaten badly for a week and not exercised for two. Before I totally lose my grip on the last shred of my sanity, I'm doing a 3 day diet de-tox. Nothing but shakes (or at least two a day and one GOOD meal). I'm throwing out the junk. I have to get back on track and do what's best for me again. I feel like I did pre-op. Sluggish, awful, bone tired, and OLD. I really need to take stock of my life again too.
Turning 50 a few weeks ago has set me free in a big way! I finally LIKE me probably for the first time in my life! But I celebrated a little too much, not unusual for an addict I spose, and that has to stop. I notice this pattern in me. I eat badly, feel worse and promise to stop. (sounds familiar to all of us here I'm sure)...I have to trust in God to see me through this like He has before. I need to stay away from the trigger foods that start my binges and STOP bringing them into the house. again....
Hugs,
Marie
Turning 50 a few weeks ago has set me free in a big way! I finally LIKE me probably for the first time in my life! But I celebrated a little too much, not unusual for an addict I spose, and that has to stop. I notice this pattern in me. I eat badly, feel worse and promise to stop. (sounds familiar to all of us here I'm sure)...I have to trust in God to see me through this like He has before. I need to stay away from the trigger foods that start my binges and STOP bringing them into the house. again....
Hugs,
Marie
Topic: RE: I am leaving on Friday
Aweee I love it.. giving from the heart.. but not enabling as holding you accountable if you should relapse !
YOU can do it sweetie.. turn it all over to your Higher Power.. and lean on everyone. Break away from people and things that triggered you. YOU have to want this for yourself.. and yourself alone!!
On May 12, 2009 at 9:36 AM Pacific Time, Lalocaweta wrote:
Had to have $1,700.00 up front - my brothers and mother gave me the money as my Mother's Day gift with the agreement if I relapse in the first year - I have to repay them. I am so blessed with a family the loves me and knows I need this.YOU can do it sweetie.. turn it all over to your Higher Power.. and lean on everyone. Break away from people and things that triggered you. YOU have to want this for yourself.. and yourself alone!!
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: RE: I am leaving on Friday
I'm sorry I missed this post earlier... but please know when you return, that YOU were/are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Can't wait to hear from the "new" Anne.. and my belief is that you will be better than the "old" Anne.. especially if you embrace the entire you and except the full journey. It will truly add to your spirit allowing you to help others.. enriching your life with empathy and humility!
.. just keep it simple and A Day At A Time!!
Can't wait to hear from the "new" Anne.. and my belief is that you will be better than the "old" Anne.. especially if you embrace the entire you and except the full journey. It will truly add to your spirit allowing you to help others.. enriching your life with empathy and humility!
.. just keep it simple and A Day At A Time!!It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
05/17 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
If we felt guilty, degraded or ashamed of either our addiction itself or the things we did while "under the influence," that served to magnify our feelings of being outcasts. On occasion, we secretly feared or actually believed that we deserved every painful feeling; we thought, at times, that we truly were outsiders. The dark tunnel of our lives seemed formidable and unending. We couldn't even voice our feelings and could hardly bear to think about them. So we soon drank or used again. Do I remember well what it used to be like?
TODAY I PRAY
May I remember how often, during my days of using chemicals, I felt alone with my shame and guilt. The phony jollity of a drinking party or the shallow relationships struck up at a bar could not keep me from feeling like an outsider. May I appreciate the chance to make new friends through the fellowship of the group. May I know that my relationships now will be sane, less dependent, more mature.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Thank God for new friends.
If we felt guilty, degraded or ashamed of either our addiction itself or the things we did while "under the influence," that served to magnify our feelings of being outcasts. On occasion, we secretly feared or actually believed that we deserved every painful feeling; we thought, at times, that we truly were outsiders. The dark tunnel of our lives seemed formidable and unending. We couldn't even voice our feelings and could hardly bear to think about them. So we soon drank or used again. Do I remember well what it used to be like?
TODAY I PRAY
May I remember how often, during my days of using chemicals, I felt alone with my shame and guilt. The phony jollity of a drinking party or the shallow relationships struck up at a bar could not keep me from feeling like an outsider. May I appreciate the chance to make new friends through the fellowship of the group. May I know that my relationships now will be sane, less dependent, more mature.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Thank God for new friends.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: RE: Weaning off of Wellbutrin XL 150 mg
I was on Wellbutrin for a few years a long time ago, and I was weaned off to start a new med. I don't remember any specific issues. The best person to discuss side effects with would be a psychiatrist. They are the experts on these meds. You could also Google the med, and usually websites discussing that.
Good luck.
Trish
Good luck.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Absorption of Psych meds??
I had the sleeve done in October 07, I am bipolor Type II too. I could not tolerated the amount of medication that I was on before surgery so my schrink had to decrease my pills dramatically. I am unable to take certain medications because they make me too spacy and the doctor says that the meds are absorbed much more quickly because I have no stomach. I also take xanax XR and have never had a problem with the extended release.
Mary Jo
Mary Jo
Topic: RE: Antabuse and Sugar Alcohols
I had the good fortune to already know I had multiple addictions prior to my surgery. I started my recovery in therapy for my binge eating disorder, and within two months was participating in AA. After I got sober, I gained more weight.
It is a shame that more surgeons do not educate their patients about the psychological issues that are involved in obesity, and weight gain. I have a Masters in Social Work and have done extensive research on eating disorders and addictions. I believe that WLS patients should be in therapy for their mental health issues before, during and after their surgery.
Good luck. I guess my suggestion about the sugar alcohols and antabuse struck me as a chemical/medical issue more than a mental health issue. Hence my suggestion to speak with a doctor.
It is a shame that more surgeons do not educate their patients about the psychological issues that are involved in obesity, and weight gain. I have a Masters in Social Work and have done extensive research on eating disorders and addictions. I believe that WLS patients should be in therapy for their mental health issues before, during and after their surgery.
Good luck. I guess my suggestion about the sugar alcohols and antabuse struck me as a chemical/medical issue more than a mental health issue. Hence my suggestion to speak with a doctor.
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
sweeney1
on 5/14/09 3:34 am
on 5/14/09 3:34 am
Topic: RE: I am leaving on Friday
Good luck to you, and whata powerful step you are taking. Be proud of yourself, it is a tough step to take.
Topic: RE: 30 day programs - How do you take missing your family?
I actually dug out my old journal - that I have not used for 4 or 5 years and put it in the suitcase. I do appreciate your comments - that helped me put this into clearer perspective. I am going to be able to have visits from my family (just not my dogs....) and we are going to do some family counseling too. So - unlike those in the military - I will have contact.
Thank you again - you really helped me today.
Anne
Thank you again - you really helped me today.
Anne
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