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edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
Let's talk about anxiety and depression and how it affects our goals. Anyone else struggle with this? <3

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  • Posts: 62 Member
    I have the trifecta; depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Yes, definitely makes some days far more complicated than others.
  • Posts: 82 Member
    XnRGrandpa wrote: »
    I have the trifecta; depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Yes, definitely makes some days far more complicated than others.

    What keeps you motivated on the bad days?
  • Posts: 4 Member
    Affects me daily unfortunately and on the bad days nothing could possibly motivate me!
  • Posts: 62 Member

    What keeps you motivated on the bad days?

    When depressed, I just try and force myself, though I know that's easier said than done. Usually 30 minutes on my bike trainer and I feel refreshed. It's a nice distraction. The anxiety doesn't affect my motivation so much, and when it hits I just wait and ride it out, and the PTSD so far hasn't been an issue in regards to my diet/exercise/motivation (knock on wood). *note: Medications - Been there, done that. Got tired of feeling like a guinea pig.
  • Posts: 6,338 Member
    edited June 2016
    I suffered from depression a few times over the years...for a while, I took medications and saw a counselor. Neither really worked, I think I had to find my own happiness, and had to find the way to deal with stress and life issues without those.....I find working out helps ALOT. Its hard when you're down to MAKE yourself do that workout, but once you get started you're usually happier that you did, once those darned endorphin's start doing their jobs! Taking ME time makes a huge difference, even if I'm not doing anything during that time.
  • Posts: 6,338 Member

    What keeps you motivated on the bad days?

    If it's bad enough, nothing. Then I give myself a break, because I feel I obviously need it. If I'm able, I try to push thru, even if it's just to take a walk.
  • Posts: 82 Member
    sjsandover wrote: »
    Affects me daily unfortunately and on the bad days nothing could possibly motivate me!

    Same here :(
  • Posts: 82 Member
    XnRGrandpa wrote: »

    When depressed, I just try and force myself, though I know that's easier said than done. Usually 30 minutes on my bike trainer and I feel refreshed. It's a nice distraction. The anxiety doesn't affect my motivation so much, and when it hits I just wait and ride it out, and the PTSD so far hasn't been an issue in regards to my diet/exercise/motivation (knock on wood). *note: Medications - Been there, done that. Got tired of feeling like a guinea pig.

    Thank you for your response <3 medication made me worse. I got tired of being triggered all day everyday instead of once or twice <3
  • Posts: 12,964 Member
    I struggle with it , it makes me want to do nothing but roll up in bed

    More significantly it makes me want to eat or drink for comfort

    Which isn't good for dieting obviously
  • Posts: 89 Member
    edited June 2016
    I have PTSD amd panic disorder and naturally that leads to depression.
    Did meds for a long time and that just made me lazy and totally unmotivated. When I figured out my food allergies last year I have found that "most" I can Control by diet and exercise but I still have bad days. And those days I try my best not to hide and keep myself closed in.
    Yesterday I cried twice in the morning and had no idea what my problem was so I took my dog to the beach for the day and played in the sun and then two of my friends showed up and we chilled all day.
    It helps to have friends that know what it means when I go MIA
  • Posts: 68 Member
    I struggle with this daily. But I hide it very well behind smiles and sarcasm. Can't do anything about it, I will never take medication for it. I think it all has to do with our mindset honestly.
  • Posts: 82 Member
    pie_eyes wrote: »
    I struggle with it , it makes me want to do nothing but roll up in bed

    More significantly it makes me want to eat or drink for comfort

    Which isn't good for dieting obviously

    Same here. I struggle with emotional eating as well. <3
  • Posts: 82 Member
    Thank you all for your responses <3
  • Posts: 1,070 Member
    XnRGrandpa wrote: »
    I have the trifecta; depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Yes, definitely makes some days far more complicated than others.

    I have bipolar, anxiety and PTSD.
    lilbitmeme wrote: »
    I have PTSD amd panic disorder and naturally that leads to depression.
    Did meds for a long time and that just made me lazy and totally unmotivated. When I figured out my food allergies last year I have found that "most" I can Control by diet and exercise but I still have bad days. And those days I try my best not to hide and keep myself closed in.
    Yesterday I cried twice in the morning and had no idea what my problem was so I took my dog to the beach for the day and played in the sun and then two of my friends showed up and we chilled all day.
    It helps to have friends that know what it means when I go MIA

    I'm sad to see how many people share this, as these are things I wouldn't wish on anyone.
    I do take meds, see a therapist and go to a group. I try to exercise daily and do one good thing for myself every day.

    @Louise1491 I also find that exercise does wonders for my mood and anxiety.

    I used to be an emotional eater but I somehow became an emotional starver. Can't eat a thing when I'm upset. Small silver lining in my black cloud.
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    I used to be an emotional eater but I somehow became an emotional starver. Can't eat a thing when I'm upset. Small silver lining in my black cloud. [/quote]

    Any amount of emotional eating/starving is not a healthy relationship with food. <3 I'm sorry you deal with so much :s
  • Posts: 82 Member
    Does anyone have BDD(body dysmoprphic disorder)?
  • Posts: 12,964 Member
    Yes
  • Posts: 12,964 Member
    I don't like meds
  • Posts: 640 Member
    I have taken antidepressants before when my anxiety gets very bad. I'm now off meds and try to manage my symptoms with regular exercise - especially brisk walks along the seafront. I also sing in a choir which is a great boost for my mood and helps regulate breathing.
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    I did a 4 year bit in prison, got out 6 yrs ago and have had anxiety, depression, and sometimes extreme anger. Currently on Prozac, Klonopin, and Ambien. I feel fine most days, I noticed if I miss a workout it throws me off. Meds do work for some people, Marijuana is also a really good medication for depression and anxiety.
  • Posts: 82 Member
    pie_eyes wrote: »
    Yes

    <3<3 thank you for answering and being honest. Not many people like to talk about BDD... I just barely started telling people and they don't believe me.
  • Posts: 82 Member
    Listen, OP, medication does work. Just take it as prescribed. Medicine is for everyone. We are not in neanderthal times.

    Man made medicine is not for everyone <3
  • Posts: 82 Member
    When my mom and my wife are under the same roof, I get depressed too.

    That's just annoyance
  • Posts: 82 Member
    I have taken antidepressants before when my anxiety gets very bad. I'm now off meds and try to manage my symptoms with regular exercise - especially brisk walks along the seafront. I also sing in a choir which is a great boost for my mood and helps regulate breathing.

    Singing always helps me too <3 I go out and sing karaoke at least once a month to recharge <3
  • Posts: 5,332 Member

    Man made medicine is not for everyone <3

    natural medicine works best for me
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    I have taken antidepressants before when my anxiety gets very bad. I'm now off meds and try to manage my symptoms with regular exercise - especially brisk walks along the seafront. I also sing in a choir which is a great boost for my mood and helps regulate breathing.

    Singing helps me too! <3 I go out to sing karaoke at least once a month. It helps me recharge <3
  • Posts: 82 Member
    Antd420 wrote: »
    I did a 4 year bit in prison, got out 6 yrs ago and have had anxiety, depression, and sometimes extreme anger. Currently on Prozac, Klonopin, and Ambien. I feel fine most days, I noticed if I miss a workout it throws me off. Meds do work for some people, Marijuana is also a really good medication for depression and anxiety.

    PTSD? Maybe? I'm glad you're out of there and bettering your life <3
    If Maryjane was legal here, I would eat Brownies, for sure. But losing my children isn't worth it <3
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    Feel free to add me, everyone <3
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