Question:
Had gastric 3yrs ago, suffering depression and axiety which has caused drinking.
Any advice would truly be appreciated at this time..I've enjoyed previous posting and would like to know if anyone's having both problems and any suggestions of free wls support meetings in houston,tx..laid off 1/09 need help quickly...cant do this alone! — dawny (posted on June 14, 2010)
June 14, 2010
Sorry to hear you are such a state. I had both depression and drinking
problems (before OH). I had finally had enough (suicidal), went to a
psychiatrist who put me on meds, psychologist, and to AA. I couldn't have
it without all three. Please seek professional help for your problems, they
don't go away by themselves. OH support groups are great for weight loss
and WLS issues, not the ones you are describing. God's speed. Hugs, Jane
— Jane W.
June 14, 2010
I am sorry you are having a hard time. I am going to see someone weekly
about emotional eating. That is helping. I too have had problems with
depression and anxiety. I had the lap band done and it wasn't a good option
for me so I am considering rny. Is there something new that has happened in
you life or is it from not being able to cope with out having your food to
help you cope. I would like to know . Hang in there it does get better with
some help don't beat yourself up.
— pandavenise
June 14, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your problems, AA is such a powerful tool. Good
luck!
— FSUMom
June 14, 2010
I hope that you decide to get help from professionals. This is a serious
issue. There are agencies with sliding fee scales. The local United Way
should be able to point you in the direction og services. I think AA would
be helpful. In the forums on OH there is one on cross assictions. It is
not unusual for someone to become addicted to something other than food,
once food is no longer their addiction.
— MargaretHM
June 14, 2010
Hi Dawnyell, I live in the Houston area also and can see if there are any
groups around for you. Send me an email to the address listed further down
this post and let me know what area of town you are in so we can focus the
searcch within a reasonable distance. I will help you search for support. I
suffer from anxiety and recently accepted the diagnosis of major depression
(after YEARS of denial) and was put on anti-depressants and am actually
TAKING them this time LOL! Emotionally I feel better than I have in a very
long time so they are working. As for the drinking, I am 10 years post-op
from RNY. About 6 months post-op I began smoking to have something to do
with my mouth other than eat and I turned to alcohol to calm me down, help
me go to sleep (I have horrible insomnia), and to cope with things that I
had stuffed down with food before. My life became a nightmare very quickly.
In just three and a half years I went from someone who rarely drank to
being so physically addicted to it that I couldn't go more than two or
three hours without it or I would start having withdrawals. I knew nothing
about transferring addictions at the time but that is what happened. My
drinking was affecting my body terribly but I couldn't stop. I walked into
AA in 2004 and I will celebrate 6 years of sobriety soon. As Shelly said,
AA is a powerful tool. You learn to work the 12 steps not only on alcohol
but on anything troubling you and you are given other ways of coping
without a drink or any other harmful substance or activity. If you would
be interested in finding a meeting I can help with that too but no pressure
here. I would just like to help however I can. E-mail me at
[email protected] and lets see what we can find for you. The main thing to
remember is there IS help out there. You are NOT alone. Hope to hear from
you!
— Kellye C.
June 14, 2010
I think it's providential that you wrote this today. I live in Akron, Ohio
and last weekend was Founder's Weekend. Akron is the home of AA and people
come from around the world to celebrate the founding. I live 2 blocks from
Dr. Bob's house and a mile from the house where the first meeting was held
between Dr. Bob and Bill W. It is such a wonderful weekend. People talk
about how AA saved their lives. Please look to see if there is a meeting
near you. If you work the program it will work. Good luck to you - you've
won half the battle by even recognizing there is a problem.
— Muggs
June 14, 2010
Liquor is sooooooo rough on your pouch. I am bipolar which often leads to
depression. I am anxious alot. Please use the money your spending on
drinking to get to the doctor for help. There are definately things you
and the doctor can do to help your situation. I implore you to get the
help you need.
— Barbara P.
June 15, 2010
Anxiety and depression are common aftr weight loss surgery, even years
later. We used food to cover feelings now we have to face them or cope some
other way, like drinking. Check with the surgeons office that did the
surgery they often know of support groups in your area. Being laid off
seems like it would add to the anxiety and depression, so asking for help
is a really good thing. Both of these conditions respond well to therapy
and medications. if you have medical coverage see your primary care doctor
for help but getting the drinking under control is also very important. AA
is a good resource since they will know of other resources in your area as
well.
— trible
June 15, 2010
Sorry to hear your having problems! I by the grace of God have been clean
and sober for 23 years thanks to AA. I myself am 3 1/2 years out and I am
still having a hard time beating the Head demon regarding the weight. Good
luck to you and Hope I can help just remember your not alone we all still
have to stick together and keep fighting.
— seachelle
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