The Diamond Challenge - Shining Diamonds (Wk 2: Round 5)

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  • psychofied
    psychofied Posts: 138
    QOTD 3
    Do you use supplements or vitamins. If so which ones do u use and why. And if you do not why?

    I don't. Maybe, I'm just not a fan of taking any supplements. But maybe I should.
  • emi_esp
    emi_esp Posts: 24
    QOTD 5: Have you ever been depressed? How do you deal with depression...

    I wouldn't say I was clinically depressed, nor I have I been depressed/sad for terribly long periods of times but I have been very sad before. After my grandfather died I was pretty depressed and spent a lot more time in bed than I ever had before, just sitting there. It definitely contributed to my weight gain, along with the stress of school in general. I'd say that the only way to deal with it is to go outside, get some fresh air and try to deal with it. Eventually though, I think that kind of sadness goes away, more serious depression I don't know about...
  • nafroese
    nafroese Posts: 122 Member
    QOTD 5: Have you ever been depressed? How do you deal with depression...

    ~Sorry my question isn't very diet/exercise/nutrition related... but this is what is on my mind most at the moment. Recently ended a relationship, and just seeking any advice. Thanks.

    The best thing for me to do when I am feeling depressed is to go for a good solid run. Sometimes as a teacher you have a hard time seeing the growth and the success in the classroom as you can get caught up in the behaviors, or feeling inadequate because one of your students is not meeting expectations and you feel responsible...if only you could have done this different or that different maybe they would have got it... Anyhow when I come home feeling like this my husband often tells me to hop on ym elliptical and run the depression out of me. By the time I get off I can look back at my day and see some of the positive stuff that happened too. I am still aware of the other but usually my point of view has changed.
  • ChanMay
    ChanMay Posts: 39
    Hi there, I have been on medication for depression and anxiety for 13 years. Unfortunately I have quite a family history so it is something I know all too well.
    Aside from taking medication, it is very important that I eat healthy foods and exercise. When I lose focus on those, I can feel myself slipping into the funk. Sleep is also very important. Getting overtired tends to make me feel overwhelmed easily which quickly leads to my anxiety. Over the years, I have learned to watch for the signs and stop it before it gets out of hand.
    If your depression is related to a break up, I think you may be able to handle this on your own (I would use meds as a last resort) definitely take time to focus on you. Relax, do things you love to do. Take some time to really take care of yourself. Hopefully with time, you will start to feel better :)
  • meggers123
    meggers123 Posts: 711 Member
    QOTD: Have you ever been depressed? How do you deal with depression...

    ~Sorry my question isn't very diet/exercise/nutrition related... but this is what is on my mind most at the moment. Recently ended a relationship, and just seeking any advice. Thanks.

    Depressed: feeling sad over long periods of time, without reason.
    Sad: being uphappy (with a reason)

    When I am sad, I make sure to let myself be unhappy. I don't try to make myself feel better right away. Watch a movie, eat some dang ice cream, have a cry. Then maybe I hang out with friends and try to distract myself, but these things take time.

    When I feel depressed (down and out for no reason), then I either: exercise, go out in the sun, or eat something cause I get grumpy and/or depressed when I haven't eaten.

    Sorry about the break-up. :(

    Edit: Pretty sure this is QOTF 4, not 5, as it is only Thursday :)
  • Chirron40
    Chirron40 Posts: 169 Member
    QOTD 5: Have you ever been depressed? How do you deal with depression...

    A few years ago something happened that made me look at my relationship with my mother. I ended up getting really angry, crying all the time and having anxiety attacks. I went to my doctor and she put me on medication. The medication was horrible for me, I slept 15 hours a day for the first month and felt dead inside. After a few months I decided I would rather feel everything than nothing so I got off the medication. I am still extrememly emotional but I have learned to deal with it. My husband realizes that I have to talk alot about things that bother me and cry about them then I am better. And for me diet and exercise are very important, if I restrict gluten I am more emotionally stable.
  • shelleilei
    shelleilei Posts: 122 Member
    QOTD 5: Have you ever been depressed? How do you deal with depression...

    I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I was taking medication for it which made me gain A LOT of weight in a really SHORT amount of time. I recently stopped the medication because of the weight gain and have been dropping the weight which is awesome. I'm waiting to go back to my Dr. to get prescribed something else. I deal with the depression on a day to day basis and I write a lot which helps.

    As for your depression from a break-up.... I really recommend journaling and the biggest thing is is to keep yourself as busy as possible.
  • TWood10
    TWood10 Posts: 41 Member
    I do deal with depression--I think that I have learned my triggers raelly-0-and know that at the first sign, I need to reach out for help--keep in touch with people even when I dont want to--really especially when I dont want to!
  • Jycooper
    Jycooper Posts: 195
    Sorry to hear your relationship ended. To answer your question no I dont think i have ever been depressed. There have been times when I have been sad but not depressed. When I am sad and down I think about God's love for me and how he sent his only son to die for my sins so that I could have a relationship with him and eternal life. Its His love for me that always brings me through. There is no greater LOVE.
  • meliturtlee
    meliturtlee Posts: 81
    QOTD 5: Have you ever been depressed? How do you deal with depression...

    I think I've been depressed for maybe 3 years now. I just recently have been officially diagnosed but I haven't started taking the medication. I think a lot has to do with the stigma and some my pride as to why I haven't. It runs deep in my family so I've kind of gotten use to the feeling as something normal. The great thing though is it is not extreme depression. I think exercising helps a lot. Sometimes interaction with people aka social situations and my dogs. They always put a smile on my face. But other than that, I'm still just trying to figure me out.
  • cklbrown
    cklbrown Posts: 4,696 Member
    I have never been diagnosed with depression, but when I was at my highest weight I probably should have been. Lately I have been depressed a bit. My husband decided the life we had made was not one he wanted. Not long after he left, he lost his job. I haven't worked in 15 years and apparently I really don't have much to offer. My days often have sad moments. Mostly I try to tell myself I can't change the past, but I can change my reaction to it. I cry a little and then say okay, do something about it!
  • psychofied
    psychofied Posts: 138
    QOTD 5: Have you ever been depressed? How do you deal with depression...

    Im not diagnosed but I think I have some tendencies. I usually have "days" when I just want to cry for no apparent reason. I tend to ruin everything.

    I can't say how I deal with it. I just think that this day will pass.
  • nomerebutterfly
    nomerebutterfly Posts: 62 Member
    Don't know if this is the place but... yay! Down 1.4 pounds in five days!
  • majikwon1961
    majikwon1961 Posts: 46
    Yes. I suffer from depression. It's hard when you are down to get motivated to exercise. Just getting out of bed is a task. I do take 2 anti-depressants they work but I still have trouble. I try to be as positive as I can but sometimes it is really hard.
  • nafroese
    nafroese Posts: 122 Member
    QOTD Day 5 : What is your favorite healthy snack to give you a boost and keep you going?! (i know yesterdays was posted as day 5 but i think I am supposed to be 5 lol)

    My Answer: My favorite on the go snack is a handful of almonds, an apple and a yogurt! After seeing the dietician last fall, she stressed so much the importance of eating at least three food groups at every snack or meal.
  • duqtape
    duqtape Posts: 121 Member
    When I was 17, I was diagnosed bipolar II disorder. I have had very long bouts with depression as well as weeks on an indescribable high. Neither way is good. But now I'm properly medicated, yet I still have 'break through days', days which you feel like crap even though you took your meds. But a constant running program keeps me in line. I'm the kind of person who doesn't eat when I'm upset, so diet isn't much of a factor for me.

    I'm currently dealing with my bf's depression. He's gotten worse in the last month and has lost his job due to it. It's hard to help when I'm three states away for another 5 weeks and sometimes he goes days or even a week without calling. I know once he changes his meds, he'll feel worlds better, but its hard to make someone do it when you don't have the ability to simply take them, like we did the first time he had trouble.
  • emi_esp
    emi_esp Posts: 24
    QOTD Day 5 : What is your favorite healthy snack to give you a boost and keep you going?!

    My favorite snack right now is Emerald's Cocoa Roast Almond packs; delicious, chocolate, and only 100 calories. They're a really good source of energy too :) Also, carrots and hummus
  • shelleilei
    shelleilei Posts: 122 Member
    QOTD Day 5 : What is your favorite healthy snack to give you a boost and keep you going?!


    I really love apples with peanut butter. Anything with PB is yummy!
  • Crooks0204
    Crooks0204 Posts: 189
    QOTD Day 5 : What is your favorite healthy snack to give you a boost and keep you going?!





    Bananna and a bit of peanut butter!
  • nosugarcoating
    nosugarcoating Posts: 194 Member
    My favorite healthy snack is probably fruit. I love grapes (also frozen grapes) and apple or banana with peanut butter. I also love making my own fruit smoothies. Mmmmmmm.
  • meggers123
    meggers123 Posts: 711 Member
    QOTD Day 5 : What is your favorite healthy snack to give you a boost and keep you going?! (i know yesterdays was posted as day 5 but i think I am supposed to be 5 lol)

    I love muesli/granola bars, energy shakes mixed with fruit, and frozen, blended banana! :)
  • majikwon1961
    majikwon1961 Posts: 46
    My favorite snack is peanut butter..spread it on all kinds of things.
  • cklbrown
    cklbrown Posts: 4,696 Member
    I live fruit. Anything from apples to grapefruit, just not raspberries. I can't like them.
  • mom715of2
    mom715of2 Posts: 15
    I love fruit!! Strawberries, CHerries and watermelon are a few that I like to snack on.
  • Jycooper
    Jycooper Posts: 195
    my favorite snack is 100 pack almonds. Love them.
  • Jycooper
    Jycooper Posts: 195
    my favorite snack is 100 pack almonds. Love them.


    *correction* 100 calorie pack almonds
  • Jycooper
    Jycooper Posts: 195
    Don't know if this is the place but... yay! Down 1.4 pounds in five days!


    Yay, awesome job!
  • msmith5251s
    msmith5251s Posts: 80
    QOTD Day 5 : What is your favorite healthy snack to give you a boost and keep you going?!

    Rice cakes.
  • meliturtlee
    meliturtlee Posts: 81
    QOTD Day 5 : What is your favorite healthy snack to give you a boost and keep you going?!

    Fruits are always awesome, but when I need some processed junk food because I need it I like the fiber one bars that are only 90 calories. I get best of both worlds kind of.
  • meliturtlee
    meliturtlee Posts: 81
    QOTD Day 5 : What is your favorite healthy snack to give you a boost and keep you going?!

    Fruits are always awesome, but when I need some processed junk food because I need it I like the fiber one bars that are only 90 calories. I get best of both worlds kind of.
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