Depression will not stop the weight! !

2»

Replies

  • brriittany
    brriittany Posts: 29 Member
    ScarlettFever85 wrote: »
    This is my first time using the "Community" option on MFP. I have used MFP in the past and been happy with the results. I have never considered myself a depressed person and have always been very active. However, over the last 4 years I have experienced some extremely difficult trials with the loss of 3 babies, as well as the death of a loved one and almost losing my Mom. I have gained more weight than ever and feel like every day is a struggle to get out of bed. I don't even recognize who I am anymore. This depression is affecting my health, my relationships, and my happiness. I want so badly to feel like myself again. I am ready to make a change for the better and would love to have the support of dedicated, motivated friends to help me toward that goal. I will do my best to be there for you too! As I mentioned, I'm new to this community thing, so hopefully I'll be able to find this thread again so I can keep in touch. Someone mentioned a "group" option... How does that work?

    Welcome!! We are going to start a group and as long as you're in my friends list I will personally email everyone. As far as your losses my prayers and thoughts are with you. We as a group will be here for each other and will do our best to help one another. You have taken the first step and now you won't be alone for the rest of this journey!! :) I'm excited for you and what you can acomplish :)
  • brriittany
    brriittany Posts: 29 Member
    Alright everyone I have started the group and it is named after this thread!! Please feel free to join!!!
  • nade0069
    nade0069 Posts: 109 Member
    I have battled with anxiety in the past. It takes over your entire life and you can no longer think straight.

    To the person who said that we just need to think positive. I realize that you probably mean well. But that doesn't work and saying that is harmful. Depression is not the same as having a bad day. Please understand that I am not trying to be critical of you, simply to educate you.
  • findingmyway2fit
    findingmyway2fit Posts: 17 Member
    I think a group is a great idea!

    And, just for my two cents, telling someone with depression to "think positive" is insulting, as if that's all it takes to cure it. If that were the case, nobody would ever be depressed again and life would be like going to Disneyland every day. Comments like that are why a lot of people never seek out the help they need.

    Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone in the group :)
  • brriittany
    brriittany Posts: 29 Member
    @nade0069 and @findingmyway2fit
    Welcome,
    I want to let you both kow this is the thread and not the actual group. If you are interested I can add you later or you can join in the group section under community. Just search for the group which is under the same name as this thread. Look forward to this group growing and see in yall there.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Psychgrrl wrote: »
    There's a pretty long, but really good, thread on depression and weight loss on the General Diet and Weight Loss board. Might be worth a read. :smile:

    Lots of support, you are so much more than depression and more than a number on a scale. Cheers to getting healthy on many levels!!! :smiley:

    Here's the link to that thread: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10058170/depression-and-weight-loss

    This has been my experience - I've turned to food, but it doesn't really help, whereas exercise sure does:

    q4j8o27tked2.jpg
  • myadavis
    myadavis Posts: 6 Member
    Hi! I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I gained a 90lbs and was at my heaviest of 260 because of side effects of medication, and overeating. I have lost 9lbs since i started using this app a week ago! It is great that there is a group for this. it is so important that this is addressed!
  • brriittany
    brriittany Posts: 29 Member
    myadavis wrote: »
    Hi! I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I gained a 90lbs and was at my heaviest of 260 because of side effects of medication, and overeating. I have lost 9lbs since i started using this app a week ago! It is great that there is a group for this. it is so important that this is addressed!

    Welcome, please do join our group. Or I can add you.
  • nade0069
    nade0069 Posts: 109 Member
    Hello @brriittany I would love to join the group. I think it is a really good thing, but I can not find it, have tried to search. Is there a way you can send me an invite or a link?

    Thanks!
  • ScarlettFever85
    ScarlettFever85 Posts: 5 Member
    I haven't been able to find the group either
  • ScarlettFever85
    ScarlettFever85 Posts: 5 Member
    edited December 2015
    nade0069 wrote: »
    Hello @brriittany I would love to join the group. I think it is a really good thing, but I can not find it, have tried to search. Is there a way you can send me an invite or a link?

    Thanks!

    I just found it! I had to google instructions. To reach the Groups feature, first tap "Community," in the menu or “More” screen.

    Then, tap the main Navigation menu (the left-most icon at the top of the screen) and tap “Groups.”
  • OhMsDiva
    OhMsDiva Posts: 1,073 Member
    I cant find the group but I would like to join. I suffer with depression and anxiety, although most days I can deal with it. Other days I do not want see or talk to anyone and I just want to be alone. I usually just try to wait it out or try to get my mind on other things. The anxiety I can't really do much about. I just try to tell myself that I am being irrational, which only makes me depressed because I know that I am having anxiety about something that I should not be having it about.
  • brriittany
    brriittany Posts: 29 Member
    Hello all and welcome, I apologize for getting back to you so late. However i have found a way for yall to join.
    When you are on your main screen you can click the 3 bars at the top left side
    Click that and look towards te bottom where it says Community
    When you are on the Community main page once again click the top left icon and go down to groups
    When you click group I believe you can search for our group which is called;
    Depression will not stop the weight!! The group!!
    I will add as many as I can however I have to write your names down and individually add everyone so please be patient with me I will add after dinner tonight!!! :)

    *** If anyone has trouble finding the group please just add me as a friend and send me a message asking to join!! :)*****
  • LBL1986
    LBL1986 Posts: 58 Member
    Here is a direct link to the group if this helps!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/110288-depression-will-not-stop-the-weight-the-group
  • nade0069
    nade0069 Posts: 109 Member
    LBL1986 wrote: »
    Here is a direct link to the group if this helps!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/110288-depression-will-not-stop-the-weight-the-group

    Thank you LBL!!!
  • kes840
    kes840 Posts: 66 Member
    Been there. Keep going, find positive people who get it, and think your own thoughts. If you can exercise, that will help. If you can't, be kind to yourself until you can.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories