Dealing with depression & eating

EvelynBfly78

This is a great topic. So much good stuff in this thread. I also suffer from depression & am on meds. Recently one of them was increased & some weight has crept back. I never believed people when they said their meds made them gain or lose weight until it happened to me. I'm no doctor but I know sometimes it can change your metabolism. And I can certainly identify with being an emotional eater also.
Distracting yourself off your problems & doing something like reading, watching TV, going for a walk, sewing, knitting, etc can help. I like to walk. I take my dog for a 2-1/2 mile walk every morning. She gets her exercise & so do I. That's one of the things that works for me. Sewing is another. And talking to the doctor about your situation will help too.
You've got a lot of good suggestions in these posts. You'll find what works for you.
Good luck!

shafa4321

GREAT POINT
You can't rely on "motivation". Motivation is short lived and fickle. Eventually you have to do things because that is what you have to do to get to your goal. You need to eat fewer crisps and chocolate and eat healthier at home not because of some "motivation", but because this is your body, your one shot at life, and you do it. Do you brush your teeth? Are you motivated to do it? No. We do it because of habit and so you don't lose all your teeth by the time you turn fifty. There comes a point at which you have to be real with yourself and say I have to do this just like I have to brush my teeth, motivation be d****d. It is hard. I won't lie. It is really hard to deal with weight loss and depression. I had a hideous time trying to deal with it when I was depressed. What I learned is that you just have to do it regardless of motivation.

Start with changing one small thing. Once that is habit, add another small change. Don't overhaul everything at once. Few people, especially when depressed, can do that. Success with small changes helps you gain control. Success breeds success. Give yourself those small successes that you can feel good about, and eventually you will reach your goal.

Chevy_Quest

Bump because this is a really constructive and helpful thread! :drinker:

AprilJane1522

St Johns wort is a good and natural way to ease depression. It works to level your bodies normal processes and might even help with your diet.
Its used in a range of things and was recommended on dc oz.
I used it for depression, anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia.
My mother uses it for panic attacks as well.
You have to ask before you use it though because it can react badly with some drugs.

mrogers52

Most helpful thread I have ever read! I am approaching this weight loss as one meal at a time. Thanks to everyone:flowerforyou:

cmdoiy

I feel like I also could've written this post. I've suffered from depression since my teens, and I'm now 37. I was 184 in November. I stepped on the scale this morning at 205.8. I'm feeling extremely discouraged, but I don't want to give up altogether.

Please feel free to friend me (everyone who has responded to this thread). Maybe we can support one another.

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