how to continue loosing weight while fighting depression?

Hi - sorry to hear you're having a tough time of it. Feel free to add me... I'm by no means the role model of 'normal', but I am a psychologist. The fact you know how and when to seek help is commendable - you're doing exactly what so many people neglect to do. Reward your progresses - however small - and focus on your number one priority: you.

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I have depression and I understand it's very hard I find it makes it easier to separate myself from the disease. I say to myself "that is what my depression wants not what I want" but I know that is difficult to do because depression is very convincing.

I have very, very severe depression. Sometimes it is sooo hard to even get out of bed in the mornings. I am eating as healthy as possible and exercising. If needed, don't be scared to take time off to focus on yourself. Mental health is just as important, if not more important than physical health.

GIRL!! this is a daily thing with me!!...I, 35 no insurance because I am self employed have not had meds for 2 years.....I believe in MY spirit I have been healed of this no longer confesses with my mouth that I am depressed....and no iM not 100% of the Christian Faith.

Hey, mama.. I know exactly how you feel. I have been battling clinical depression for a very long time. I finally went off my meds in April and in June I decided to start working out again. In the past working out has kept everything at bay, but, lately it has been creeping up on me. I am trying not to go back on the medication, but, I might have to. I try to keep everything as orderly as possible, such as going to the gym 4 to 5 times out of the week, focusing on coping strategies, etc. But, sometimes, we must fall back, take the meds, and use them as well as excerising, getting enough sleep, eating enough calories to feel better and talking to others with the same condition to feel better. It is a difficult road being diagnosed with clinical depression. We can win even with this disorder.

There are financial assistance programs for prescription medications available. Speak with your doctor about your options, you may be able to get certain medications for reduced cost or altogether free. S/he may even give you a supply of samples to offset the cost of filling a script. Failing that, ask your doctor if s/he feels that a medication from a pharmacy's preferred prescription list (think Walmart's $4 list) would be right for you.

Yes, one of the most difficult issues with depression is that sometimes just rolling out of bed is a major victory. Trying to find the physical and mental energy to eat right and exercise on top of that? Pssssh, get the hell out of here. However, both a healthy diet and exercise are proven to alleviate symptoms of mental illness, and I have found with depression that it is easier to maintain a pattern of activity than it is to start one. Admittedly, easy is relative – in ain't freaking easy, at all, to get anything done while fighting depression.

The important thing for you is to figure out what steps you can take to remain healthy that will not overwhelm you while fighting through this episode. Exercise and proper diet too much? Focus on one or the other. A dedicated hour of cardio is too exhausting to even think about? Walk around your block, your home, or your living room while listening to music. Planning and cooking nutritious and low-calorie meals beyond your capacity right now? Allow yourself to purchase healthier pre-made meals. If you have a significant other or older children, inform them of your current struggle and ask them to get involved in your recovery. They can help with meals and encourage you to exercise with them, whether it's a jog or a game of Wii tennis. And if you sincerely feel that you can not focus on your physical health right now, allow yourself to focus purely on the psychological without feeling guilty.

Whatever your decision, take a moment to be proud of yourself and do not beat yourself up over what you think you should be able to do versus what you can actually do, because you ARE doing what you need to do to get better. As others have said, reward each victory, however small your inner demons may say it is – you are worth it, and your life will improve. Congratulations on how much you've improved your health already.

I don't like to make it seem that I am pushing something on someone. I have read stories of mental illness that are much worse than depression and they achieve hormonal balance by eating alkalizing foods which consisty of mostly green vegetables. I don't want to get in to all the details about it, but it's something you might want to look in to.

Depression Kills.