Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !

Good morning all, it is a beautiful morning out there, even a little cool. I want you all to know your encouragement and comments are very helpful, thank you all. I know I don't do personals as much as I should, but do the best I can. Thursday truth - I am worried about my 23 year-old son. He has ADHD and was fired from a job in the spring and became suicidal. After getting help and finally getting another job after 3 months of being out of work he found one that he loves. Now he has received 2 warnings and if he gets another he will be fired from this job. I am praying he is able to focus more and I am going to talk to him about getting back on adderol.

Praying everyone has a blessed day.

Christine
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I know that's got to be tough. My son is only 10, but he battles with ADD. I definitely worry for him and what the future will hold. His seems to be under control, but he does take Vyvanse and he's adjusted really well to it. I know every one has an opinion about whether to medicate, but it's a chemical imbalance and some people need medication. I battled it for years when he was younger. We kept very structured home, watched his diet, etc. . . nothing was working. As a parent, it's one of the hardest decisions I had to make and has made a world of difference for my son. He's been taking advanced math and his test scores are all on the high end. He's a smart kid, but he struggles with impulse contorl and anxiety. I'll be thinking about you and praying for your son. I know how tough it can be.

Thank you for the prayers and support. I had Robert on Adderal when he was younger but by time he was in his teens, he refused meds. I have tried to get him to get back on meds but he refuses. I am going to keep being supportive of him but I'm afraid he is going to have to face more natural consequences before he decides to get help.

Christine

Check in I am not doing well at all this weekend. My cat is not improving so today he went back to the vets. After having 2 teeth pulled, we were told that he has Cancer of the eye. The vet was not sure if it had spread to the brain. We will be putting him down this week. He won't eat even through he really wants to. We have tried everything we can think of regarding food- yogurt, milk, tuna and tuna juice. We even tried forcing down his throat but he is having trouble swallowing. Besides wanting to eat and can't all he wants is to be petted and loved. He is loved a lot and has brought great joy to my life. This is going to be a very long week. Most likely we will put him down on Thursday. I wish he would just pass quietly in the night without any pain.

Check in I am not doing well at all this weekend. My cat is not improving so today he went back to the vets. After having 2 teeth pulled, we were told that he has Cancer of the eye. The vet was not sure if it had spread to the brain. We will be putting him down this week. He won't eat even through he really wants to. We have tried everything we can think of regarding food- yogurt, milk, tuna and tuna juice. We even tried forcing down his throat but he is having trouble swallowing. Besides wanting to eat and can't all he wants is to be petted and loved. He is loved a lot and has brought great joy to my life. This is going to be a very long week. Most likely we will put him down on Thursday. I wish he would just pass quietly in the night without any pain.

@skinnyjeanz - Have fun on your trip!!!

@Bohemian - Thank you for your thoughts on the gym... I think you are right. My kiddo will be the perfect gym companion. He knows all about my weirdo ways and insecurities. I should just go with that :happy:

Wednesday wish - I wish my inner lioness would come out ALL the time. I am taking two classes (Math & English), and start in a couple of weeks. I read my grant award letter and realized that I am only covering 10 of the 12 credits I was approved for. I could just tell the school to adjust my award OR I could add a 2 credit class... I am looking at Yoga, but it is right outside my comfort zone... Has anyone ever taken Yoga at a community college? Can you please share your experience if you have? The more I know, the more likely I am to stretch my self imposed limits. Thanks in advance! (oh - and I work full time, in addition to school... so I am also wondering if maybe an online class (English 101) and TWO on campus classes might be a pretty full schedule - last Spring (my first quarter) - I only took one online class)

I hope you all have a wonderfully amazingalicious day!!! :drinker:

ALL SYSTEMS GO! I am ready for surgery tomorrow. I am already missing this thread - will be off -line MAYBE through Sunday. I am sure I will babble about all you guys while I am under the influence of the anesthesia - Luckily I don't know dates and places, huh? :laugh:

Today I have a long list of things to take care of - groceries, wash my bedding, vacuum, lots of good physical activity. Wish I could drink me some margaritas tonight, but no - o -o I'll be a good girl, eat my veggies and call it a night.