Starting over again

The last time I was happy with myself was back in 2011. At the time I was bursting with energy, happy with what I saw in the mirror, and weighed in at my lowest since high school. I'd finally lost the baby weight (daughter was born in 2010) and my outlook on life was nothing short of wonderful. Looking back, it feels like I was living in a fairy tale. Then, I found out I was pregnant again and everything changed.
I suffer from bi polar disorder and depression. My first pregnancy went smoothly, but my second proved much harder on me. I didn't gain nearly as much weight during my second pregnancy, but my moods never got back to what they were before. Over the years since, I've been off and on so many different medications I can't remember them all. I think we finally found a combination that works though. Sadly, this includes Depakote which makes me gain.
On top of that, I've developed severe anxiety. To combat this, I tend to turn to binge eating. I've been diagnosed with bulimia in the past, but thankfully have it mostly under control. Still, the compulsion to eat and eat and eat rides me hard. I start every day out with the resolve that I'll do better, only to have that resolve come crashing down around me.
I'm tired of it all. I'm tired of feeling so tired all the time. I'm tired of being so weak. I'm tired of having no stamina to do the most basic of things. I'm tired of just moving being a chore. I'm tired of not being able to tie my own shoes without discomfort. I'm just tired.
I've started and restarted trying to lose weight I don't know how many times. This time will be different. I can do this. I've done it in the past and I can do it again. I just need to set my mind to it. I'm determined that this time I'll succeed.

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  • SilverBells
    SilverBells Posts: 7 Member
    Hi, I so understand about the psyche meds! The first time in my life I ever gained weight was at 35. I had had a great life being slender and healthy. Then I was put on, at different times, Lithium, Depokote, and a host of different antidepressants. I had a huge weight gain...from 150 to 350! I too am bipolar on the depressive side. I also came out of remission for my Lupus at that time, was put on steroids permanently, and suddenly life was not so glorious anymore. I too am tired...and sick and tired of it all. I now weigh 290 and have been for 30 years. I got up to 350 with an attitude problem..."Fine, I'm fat, so who cares if I eat more? I have too much to lose to ever be successful for 2 years of focused dieting, I can't even make it one day". A lot of this weight gain was me, BUT a lot of it was med related. In the beginning I wasn't overeating and continued to gain. It was horrible to see my body changing and I felt so helpless. Now I am taking it slow. I opted for 1/2 lb per week. I will be here awhile, I might as well kick back and enjoy the ride. Good luck to you. See you on the boards! :)
  • AkramMakhtar123
    AkramMakhtar123 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi.! This is my i-really-dont-remember time I try to get my ideal weight. Just found this apps and excited to try it.