YAY ME !!!!

Jackie_W
Jackie_W Posts: 1,676 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
After 5 weeks of feeling down right sorry for myself, depression getting out of hand, illnesses to boot, staying in bed until lunchtime, having no energy, not being bothered by anything and yo-yoing netween 211-214lbs, I am pleased to say, I have finally come out of myself :bigsmile:

Yesterday I got out of bed at 7am, showered, dressed, breakfast, did all my housework top to bottom, took a 2 hour walk and even cooked a meal from scratch!

This morning, again I got up at 7am, weighed myself, (I'm now 210lbs), :bigsmile: :drinker: did the washing, showered, dressed, done a bit of garden tidying, and am about to go for another walk. :bigsmile:

I feel fantastic!!! Anti-depressants must finally be kicking in :happy:

I'm going to phone my works today and tell them I'm ready to go back to work - and you know what? I can't wait :bigsmile: :laugh:

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  • Jackie_W
    Jackie_W Posts: 1,676 Member
    After 5 weeks of feeling down right sorry for myself, depression getting out of hand, illnesses to boot, staying in bed until lunchtime, having no energy, not being bothered by anything and yo-yoing netween 211-214lbs, I am pleased to say, I have finally come out of myself :bigsmile:

    Yesterday I got out of bed at 7am, showered, dressed, breakfast, did all my housework top to bottom, took a 2 hour walk and even cooked a meal from scratch!

    This morning, again I got up at 7am, weighed myself, (I'm now 210lbs), :bigsmile: :drinker: did the washing, showered, dressed, done a bit of garden tidying, and am about to go for another walk. :bigsmile:

    I feel fantastic!!! Anti-depressants must finally be kicking in :happy:

    I'm going to phone my works today and tell them I'm ready to go back to work - and you know what? I can't wait :bigsmile: :laugh:
  • kpnuts23
    kpnuts23 Posts: 960 Member
    Ahh well done Jackie!! Keep up the good work...

    Im suprised you want to venture out in this cold cold weather!!!

    ~Katherine :flowerforyou:
  • BrenNew
    BrenNew Posts: 3,420 Member
    Awww, glad you're feeling so much better Jackie! :smile: :flowerforyou:
  • dewpearl
    dewpearl Posts: 561 Member
    Yay you! :flowerforyou: I'm still pretty low myself :ohwell: , but fighting it :drinker: . I'm happy for you, just reading it and I felt a blow of energy :love:
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
    Way to go!! :drinker:
  • kisha1977
    kisha1977 Posts: 33 Member
    Good Job Jackie! You will feel even better once u get back in the routine of your exercise, it help me alot !
  • Lizjkp
    Lizjkp Posts: 278
    Well done jackie :flowerforyou: :heart: nothing like a bit of walking and gardening even in the cold :noway: to get you feeling fit to take the world on :devil: ....mini steps though :bigsmile: ,before you know it you will 100% and just in time for spring.




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  • jmpsgirl
    jmpsgirl Posts: 14
    Good Job!!!! I know how hard it can be dealing w/depression....it can really debilitate you!!!! I'm thinking of going back on mine as well......

    Keep up the good work!
  • LisaZaugg1976
    LisaZaugg1976 Posts: 1,144 Member
    that is great!!!
  • Jackie_W
    Jackie_W Posts: 1,676 Member
    Thanks guys :flowerforyou:
    I phoned my works and told them I'm feeling much better and want to return to work - got told I have to have a meeting with a couple of the bosses ?!?!?!?!?! No idea when this meeting will be, I have to wait for them to contact me - which seems a bit unfair, but hey ho.

    Whatever it is, I'm not going to let it ruin my day, I'm just gonna wait and see what they decide to throw at me, knowing if they are trying to lay me off for having 5 week off sick, I can have them done for discrimination. just gotta play the waiting game, really hope I can keep my job but if not, well, I'll have plenty of time on my hands to exercise whilst I'm looking for alternative employment!

    Hope everyone has a great weekend - enjoy valentines day :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    congrats, keep up the great work.
  • cab2424
    cab2424 Posts: 122 Member
    Good Job!!!! I know how hard it can be dealing w/depression....it can really debilitate you!!!! I'm thinking of going back on mine as well......

    Keep up the good work!

    Ok I know this is not the answer but I have been off Anti depressants for about 2 months now, I am supposed to be going back on them but I am scared! Since I went off of them I have easily lost 25lbs and I need to continue to lose. When I am on the meds I gain weight much easier, I am so happy with how I am doing...I am scared to ruin that....but then theres my health.

    and BTW Great job on your loss! Keep it up
  • Jackie_W
    Jackie_W Posts: 1,676 Member
    Ok I know this is not the answer but I have been off Anti depressants for about 2 months now, I am supposed to be going back on them but I am scared! Since I went off of them I have easily lost 25lbs and I need to continue to lose. When I am on the meds I gain weight much easier, I am so happy with how I am doing...I am scared to ruin that....but then theres my health.

    and BTW Great job on your loss! Keep it up
    [/quote]

    I think my yo-yoing is due to my meds too, happened since I was put on them a few weeks back, I am thinking of coming off them, and finding another way to keep calm, maybe meditation or something similar - anyone got any suggestions?

    I'm terrified at the thought of losing control of the situation and piling on all the weight I've lost.
  • cab2424
    cab2424 Posts: 122 Member
    Ok I know this is not the answer but I have been off Anti depressants for about 2 months now, I am supposed to be going back on them but I am scared! Since I went off of them I have easily lost 25lbs and I need to continue to lose. When I am on the meds I gain weight much easier, I am so happy with how I am doing...I am scared to ruin that....but then theres my health.

    and BTW Great job on your loss! Keep it up

    I think my yo-yoing is due to my meds too, happened since I was put on them a few weeks back, I am thinking of coming off them, and finding another way to keep calm, maybe meditation or something similar - anyone got any suggestions?

    I'm terrified at the thought of losing control of the situation and piling on all the weight I've lost.
    [/quote]

    I feel the same way. They say that excercise helps temperarily with depression because of the seretonin and endorphines.
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