Am ready for a new me, but depression gets better of me sometimes

mrsabigailmummy
mrsabigailmummy Posts: 12 Member
edited November 19 in Introduce Yourself
hi all, my name is Sarah and I'm 32, I am married to my husband Alan, we have been married for almost 6 years. I have an almost 3 year old little girl. I suffer with depression which I'm on medication for, I have been a serial slimming worlder and it's no longer working for me. I am an emotional eater and I have a stone and a half to loose. Would love and need some support if anyone is there xx

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  • terrilouH
    terrilouH Posts: 90 Member
    Exercise releases good feelings I felt terrible 2 months ago no energy stuck in a rut eating because I was bored angry etc and now I cardio 6 days a week and each week I feel that little bit better!!! Feel free to add me I'm 30 this year married almost 8 years and have a little girl who is almost 5
  • mrsabigailmummy
    mrsabigailmummy Posts: 12 Member
    Aw thank you will take you up in adding you
  • healthyleanandtoned
    healthyleanandtoned Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, depression is really difficult to deal with. It is great that you are so open and honest. You are making right steps toward being healthier. If you are interested, I would love to support and cheer you on!
  • shadowfax_c11
    shadowfax_c11 Posts: 1,942 Member
    Depression can really hold you back from so much. I have struggled with it myself for years. Exercise does help. Getting out and doing things, even when you have to force yourself out the door does help. Being around positive people who are sensitive to your issues helps a lot. Of course medication helps as well and it is great that you are being treated for your depression. None of these will make depression stop but it can help to make it easier to live with.

    I hope you fond much support and success here. As I have.
  • mrsabigailmummy
    mrsabigailmummy Posts: 12 Member
    Thank you shadowfax_c11, that was a lovely reply. I am my own worst enemy. Always give up and never stick with anything.
    I have GAD (generalised anxiety disorder) and that's been bad this week. Hoping by exercise and making good choices about what I eat will help me focus better xx
  • sweetsarahj
    sweetsarahj Posts: 701 Member
    You can do it! I get depressed too... and it keeps me from doing the right things for my body and health. One day at a time!
  • mrsabigailmummy
    mrsabigailmummy Posts: 12 Member
    That's how I plan on taking this journey. I thought I'd put out there that I have depression. Nothing to be ashamed of and it is an illness. Hope to get to know you better x
  • jpartsch63
    jpartsch63 Posts: 2 Member
    mrsabigailmummy wrote: »
    hi all, my name is Sarah and I'm 32, I am married to my husband Alan, we have been married for almost 6 years. I have an almost 3 year old little girl. I suffer with depression which I'm on medication for, I have been a serial slimming worlder and it's no longer working for me. I am an emotional eater and I have a stone and a half to loose. Would love and need some support if anyone is there xx

  • jpartsch63
    jpartsch63 Posts: 2 Member
    Sarah, I just started My fitness pal today from being away a while. I turn 52 tomorrow and I too, suffer from depression and I know how emotional eating can really catch up with you. I just went to my Ob-gyn today. Unfortunately, for me, I have started the menopause phase in my life and my hormones are starting to play havic with my depression. Food is my friend so I thought. So, I have made the ultimate goal to start walking every day at least 30 minutes to try to relieve stress and the affects from depression. I used to walk all the time but got lazy. I found that walking is a great way to do alot of positive thinking. Also, after a good walk, I seem to really sleep good at night. So be my fitness pal and we can lose weight together. Good Luck!!
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    Depression makes everything seem so much more difficult. I've had it since I was a kid. I always feel like I'm swimming against the current. But, as others have said, exercise (endorphins) makes so much of a difference. It's like taking a second dose of meds. Of course, it's so difficult to exercise when you're depressed but starting slow and easy will help.

    I wish you the best.
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