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Physical pain from mental health
Hello everyone, I rejoined a MFP a few months ago to start losing weight again. I'm 38 years old and I've had severe depression and anxiety for nearly my entire life, as far back as I can remember. I was also diagnosed with CPTSD a few years ago and only recently started therapy specifically for that, EMDR therapy. I have…
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Hello All
Hi! My name is Jenna and I've been dealing with depression, GAD (general anxiety disorder), an EDNOS (Eating Disorder not otherwise specified), and self harm for over two years. I'm only 17 so it's hard for people to take me seriously when they hear I am diagnosed with these things. The words "attention seeker" and…
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updates
Hi guys. I thought it would be nice to know how everyone is getting on with both their mental health and their weihht loss or gain, whatever theyre here to do?
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new to the program
Hi, i am new to this program. i am bipolar (bipolar II) and take abilify, effexor, and lamictyl... i have gained 10 lbs in last year. lately i have had an insatiable appetite and weight gain has increased (3 lbs in past 3 weeks). does anyone have suggestions on how to stick to a weightloss plan and still have this…
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Hi im new
Hi im Razz i have borderline personality disorder and i am bulimic too
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Newbie Intro
Hello Everyone, I just joined this group tonight. It's unfortunate that most MH support groups have a high tendency to die out. Me, I haven't fully accepted my diagnosis. I'm aware of this “denial”, but I also refuse to allow my symptoms to control my life. Keeping an accurate track of various nutritional levels has been…
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Blood pressure issues with Bipolar and weight gain
Is anyone having issues losing or maintaining weight? I just returned from the Dr. So far, I'm gaining 1/2lb a week in spite of my very strict diet and workout efforts. Previously, I was placed on blood pressure medication along with xanax temporarily until my Psyciatrist appointment. I recently read that biploar disorder…
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Reaching out
Hi, I'm a 21 year old final student. Had worsening problems for the past two years, built up over last summer to numerous overdoses around Christmas. No further attempts since early January, but can feel myself getting worse again. I see a psychiatrist, but receive no treatment. Not getting much help no matter how much/…
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Mental Health Therapist, here to help where I can
Hello, My name is Lauren and I am a mental health therapist. My specialization is in the psychology of weight loss; I am interested in the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy to improve weight loss by focusing on the "mental" side of weight loss, rather than just the physical side of nutrition and exercise. Please feel…
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looks like this is a quiet area but here i am.
As i've mentioned before i suffer from bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression on top of bipolar, i have asperger-like symptoms that belong to something my therapist said but i can't remember. i also seem to get a touch of OCD and paranoia. I have had past run ins with suicide attempts and self mutilation. i actually have…
