It's funny how depression works..

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linz0saur
linz0saur Posts: 9
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I've been doing really well with my diet then Thanksgiving comes around and I feel like I completely blow all my hard work. I'm pretty sure I have a sugar addiction that I'm able to control but lately I've fallen off the band wagon and all I think about and want is sweets. Between this addiction and a friend of mine passing away right before the holiday I've been really depressed and I dont want to eat, I know I shouldn't eat but what do I do; I eat anyway. How does that make any sense? And its not like I feel any better..I just feel worse because I'm ruining all my progress. I dont know what I can or should do. I'm in a slump. Anyone have any advice that may be able to help me out?
Thank you
-Linz

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  • Steellotus
    Steellotus Posts: 25 Member
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    I'm so sorry for your loss. Just take it one day at a time.
  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
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    I have been diagnosed with moderate depression and severe anxiety (and self and family diagnosed as Bi-polar). That was a few years ago and it's only gotten worse. I do not take meds because I no longer have insurance. I went through a terrible depression about 7 months ago when I lost my job (still unemployed), my estranged husband's overdose (he survived), my former boss' and ex-husband's death - all in about 2 months. I was at my lowest and didn't think I would be able to pull myself out of it. The only thing that has helped me is deciding I had to get through it. I had no choice. I couldn't change any of it. I decided I had to focus on what I do have: ME! I've been back on MFP for a couple of months, logging everything, exercising daily (down about 15 lbs) and I feel 100% better. All you can do is pick yourself up, dust yourself off, blah, blah, blah. Depression is a funny thing though. For me, I seriously just had to decide I couldn't survive any more of it. Once I did, I got healthier, mentally and physically! Good luck to you on your journey. I hope you find what works for you. You can do this!
  • linz0saur
    linz0saur Posts: 9
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    Thanks ladies, its hard to get everything to click all at once...It doesn't help that my scale is wonky and keeps telling me my weight is drastically changing every time I step on it. I hate the holidays, its so hard to keep my strength up.

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