I gained 15 pounds

lauramgoode

Depression became an issue. (If this isn't valid to you, you either don't understand how debilitating depression is, or you have experienced a different/less severe form of depression.) I've gained 15 pounds over the past two years. My self image has always been bad, but looking back now I worried over nothing because I was hot.

incisron

HUGS.

kshama2001

lauramgoode wrote: »

Depression became an issue. (If this isn't valid to you, you either don't understand how debilitating depression is, or you have experienced a different/less severe form of depression.) I've gained 15 pounds over the past two years. My self image has always been bad, but looking back now I worried over nothing because I was hot.

I've had debilitating depression. I like Welbutrin, cuz it's a little speedy which helps me get moving. Exercise helps me more than any anti depressant I've ever tried, and there's been a lot of them.

What are you going to change moving forward?

queenliz99

Depression is life sucking! Are you on any meds to help with your depression? And exercise does help!

distinctlybeautiful

I just read this interesting article about how self-compassion is more important than self-esteem when it comes to feeling good about yourself because self-esteem is often based on being successful at something / finding good qualities in yourself, while self-compassion allows you to love yourself and be forgiving even when you're f***ing up. I'm sorry. I know that's not helpful. It just seemed relevant somehow..

grinning_chick

Exercise does not help every depressive. It'd be great if it did, but unfortunately it doesn't.

Definitely try it, OP. You could be one of the lucky ones and it does! You won't know until you give it a reasonable try. And by reasonable, I mean several months. (:

Just don't add to the false dogpile of "what's wrong with me" if you do and it does not help, okay?

kes840

Been there. 15 pounds over 2 years probably feels like a lot, but if you're feeling well enough to make small improvements in your nutrition and activity level, and give it some time, that could be quite helpful. Baby steps. Try to think your own thoughts. Remember: Depression lies.

atypicalsmith

After all my hard work to lose 35 pounds, I lost interest and am in serious jeopardy of gaining it back. Already packed on two or three pounds in less than a month. Haven't been to the Y in nearly three weeks. Baking for the holidays doesn't help. I look at a picture of me at my highest weight and get sickened, but not inspired. I still have another 25 pounds to go (in addition to the 35, which is now only about 32 or 33) to get to my goal weight. At this point I'm ready to roll the day after Christmas and not stop AT ALL! If you want to friend me, maybe we can help each other.

SLLRunner

lauramgoode wrote: »

Depression became an issue. (If this isn't valid to you, you either don't understand how debilitating depression is, or you have experienced a different/less severe form of depression.) I've gained 15 pounds over the past two years. My self image has always been bad, but looking back now I worried over nothing because I was hot.

Yeah, depression is definitely the pits. I've been there. I suggest having a conversation with your doctor.

meghanmfitzgerald

Hey there. Me too. Guess what? Do to a combo of a big life tragedy (my son was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease-a progressive disease with no cure-2 years ago), and depression i have gained 50 lbs! I've lost and gained 20 a couple times but ultimately I've gained more). Depression is so hard and so complex. Hugs.

zoeysasha37

I'm so sorry. Hugs !

Sued0nim

On the bright side 15lbs in 2 years is really not that big a gain ..you've been averaging 72 calories over maintenance a day ..that's an egg or a small apple

Hope you're getting help for your illness