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Depression and Weight Loss. Please Help!

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  • GoffGirl1029
    GoffGirl1029 Posts: 93 Member

    And don't use depression as an excuse not to exercise. it's well documented that exercise helps your mood. Do you WANT to get better?
    I'm sorry, but this REALLY bothers me. It's NOT an excuse, it's a reason. When you literally can not make yourself move off of the couch, can not make yourself do activities of daily living, then how the heck are you supposed to just up and make yourself workout, which is usually harder than say, brushing your teeth and hair.

    To the OP, I have suffered from what I thought was just depression for over six years, but finally decided in the last couple of months to go see a psychiatrist. It turns out I am actually Bipolar II, which means I trend on the more depressive side of things with much fewer manic episodes. It has taken getting on meds to even be able to start working out like I want and eating better, and to just do things other people do on a day to day basis with no thought.
    I really would go see a doctor if I were you, preferably one who specializes in mental health. I think that could help get you on track. Best of luck and feel free to add me if you'd like!
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member

    And don't use depression as an excuse not to exercise. it's well documented that exercise helps your mood. Do you WANT to get better?
    I'm sorry, but this REALLY bothers me. It's NOT an excuse, it's a reason.

    i agree 100%. The post that told the OP to not use depression as an "excuse" really bothered me too, and i'm glad someone finally spoke out.
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    Some studies have actually found that exercise is just as effective as antidepressants.

    YES. i am an example of this.


    and to the OP: good luck girl - we're all here to support you!
  • wormy80
    wormy80 Posts: 64 Member
    bumping for later
  • corneredbycorn
    corneredbycorn Posts: 267 Member

    And don't use depression as an excuse not to exercise. it's well documented that exercise helps your mood. Do you WANT to get better?
    I'm sorry, but this REALLY bothers me. It's NOT an excuse, it's a reason.

    i agree 100%. The post that told the OP to not use depression as an "excuse" really bothered me too, and i'm glad someone finally spoke out.
    Same here. Depression isn't something you can just choose not to experience. I hate when people seem to think that just because they were able to overcome something, then everyone else should be able to as well. That's the kind of stuff that just perpetuates the myth that depression is just someone in a bad mood who needs to snap out of it. It's just so not that simple.
  • youngmommy26
    youngmommy26 Posts: 6
    I know exactly what your going through. I have been suffering from depression since I was about 8 years old. My dad tried to kill himself when I was 8, which followed with my mom and him getting a divorce, and then them fighting with each other all the time and putting me in the middle of their childish behaviors. I am 26 now, and have always used food as an anti-depressant. I have been to so many psychiatrists, and also have been admitted into a few psychiatric facilities. but about 6 years ago when I found out I was pregnant with my son, I had to stop taking my Xanax, which I was on a pretty high dosage for extreme panic attacks as well. I have sort of learned how to deal without any medications, I will admit, I do still have really bad days where I sit on the couch all day and don't want to move and I eat, and eat and eat to try to feel better. I just joined this site today because I want to get healthy, I have 106 pounds to lose, I keep telling myself that I can do it, but the voice in my head keeps telling me I can't, but I know I can, I am in control of my own actions, the negative needs to stop, I think we all need realize that we can't let bad thoughts take over our life. I really hope that you can find a place in your thoughts where you can overcome this, I'm still searching for it myself, I am officially starting my diet on the 9th when I get paid again and can buy better food for the house, I wish you the best of luck, and always remember, your not alone...:)
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