I'm sorry. I know what that's like, & it sucks. It's hard to think about being healthy when u can't even think about how to get through the day. Writing instead of eating was a great first step. If you stayed out of bed, congratulations. If not, that's ok too. Just try again tomorrow. Hang in there? Girl!

That is great! Friday was my anxiety day. It began Thursday night and just took me over. I skipped out on a networking meeting because it had me physically I'll, but wound up heading to a Zumba class for the first time and hitting the elliptical after. I worked toward no other goals, but at least was able to turn my mood around.

hang in there an be strong! i also know this feeling on a daily basis sending love and strength

I think I found my niche ladies! I have the same issues. I take prescribed medicines to keep my anxiety in check. Otherwise I wouldn't even be able to work. Do any of you take medications? They aren't perfect but they can take the edge off.

Wow! What a great group of ladies. I'm so impressed by those of you who managed to get some exercise while feeling so depressed. Great first step to taking some control. Now, do it again tomorrow, even if it is just a walk around the block. Battling depression and anxiety very much means taking one day at a time, and following yesterday's good deed with one more good deed today.

I think my depression and anxiety are mostly under control, although it is taking meds, the right amount of exercise, and the right amount of sleep, as well as CBT. I still feel like I don't quite fit in at work, after all of this and 17 years with this organization, but that's the only residual effect. So take heart! You are taking the right steps. Do it again tomorrow. Don't even think about next week, just the day you are in.

I suffer from some of the same problems!!! so glad i am not the only one. For years, I have felt alone in this battle to loose weight. I suffer from depression and I have for quiet some time now at my heaviest I weighed 315-Ish . last week I am proud to say i weighed in at 291! Depression, anxiety and other mental disorders are the monsters you see in your nightmares (some times while awake) I am so thrilled to see there is hope and a whole community I can turn to.

Something that I always have to remind myself is yes I have bad days with my disorders but I let the day happen and then the next day forget about it and just keep going. It's the only thing I can do. So remember, one bad day doesn't determine you overall goal and it doesn't determine whether or not you will succeed, because that one day believe it or not will be a reason you do succeed.

I completely understand where a lot of you ladies are coming from! As a generally bubbly, outgoing and happy person, it tends to shock people when they find out I've battled with depression for about 16 years now (I'm 32.) Last year alone I gained almost 40 lbs, putting me at my highest weight ever of 238.

I've recently been put back on medication and am trying to move forward towards a physically and psychologically healthy lifestyle. It's easy for other people to just quit eating certain things or to not binge eat altogether...it's not so easy for me. Food makes me feel better (and unfortunately, it's never healthy food that fills that psychological void!) I still have days where getting up and showering or answering my cellphone seem like huge accomplishments.

I welcome anyone who wants an extra friend on MFP to help support and motivate when needed! It would be nice to have some others who understand my situation beyond weight loss.

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