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I've had it since I was a adolescent. It wasn't diagnosed until over 10 years later. I've had diabetes for 10 years, it wrecked by thyroid, my pituitary, and my joints. I've always had weight issues, but I'm motivated to lose. PCOS does suck, but it's manageable with medication and diet. However, those sugar cravings are…
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Seek out a therapist. But first stop restrictive dieting. It only fuels BED. I'm a therapist (LISW-S in Ohio) and had clients with this. Make sure the counselor is educated in eating disorders. See a doctor for medications for anxiety or depression if needed.
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Me too! PCOS is a *kitten*! It wrecks the metabolism and all endocrine systems. I have diabetes, low thyroid, pseudotumor cerebri, and adrenal problems. All from PCOS. There's actually specific diets for us with it. There's a few on the internet my endocrinologist said were good. They're all low carb and veggie based. But…
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Sounds like your coworker may have depression. Lack of motivation is a key symptom. Talk to her and see if that's the problem. Encourage her to seek help. A doctor, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist could help her treat her depression. She'd get back her motivation once her mental health is addressed.
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I would see a doctor and get some testing. If you gain weight super easily, it could be a metabolic disorder. Diabetes is always a suspect. It makes losing weight hard as hell. Trust me on that! Otherwise, I say keep counting calories. But a man needs minimum 1500 a day. And treat yourself sometimes. Just log those…
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First, see a doctor to get help for the depression. Weight loss shouldn't be a main focus until you're healing your mental health. Second, you're exercising all day running, bending, and carrying kids. That's a workout! Think if it that way. Any activity is exercise! Start logging all your activity with an app. You'll be…
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Pilates are very good for flexibility and core strength. The bodybuilder that invented them had spinal issues! I do Pilates to help my back pain. I have serious scoliosis and DDD. 2 surgeries and metal rods have left me with chronic pain and periformis syndrome. Pilates and swimming both help my core strength and with…
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Please talk to someone you trust is you have suicidal thoughts. Go to the emergency room or a crisis center. Or call the National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. There are people who want to help.
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I have major depressive disorder. I'm also a psychiatric social worker and counselor. Honestly, medication is very important to treat the problems with neurological transmitters. And therapy is important. Therapy can help you manage your symptoms since medications only do so much. Like a diabetic taking insulin, they also…
