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Great job Tiffany!!! Yeah.

Great Job Tiffany

@ObesityWarrior thanks for sharing your story. I think the more of us to tell our story will help Lise eventually get on a good path for herself. Knowing that she is not alone in this madness. I'm sorry to hear about your summer. I know the feeling. I've found since losing my dad in July and returning to work that I get…

Hey Lise, big hugs my friend. I'm glad you told your best friend and I'm glad it scared you. Means it's hitting home, it's real and it means something to you. I'm going to have to wait till I get home from work to read what you sent.

Tiffany, send the rain to Delaware. We need it.

Thanks Tiffany. I always believed I had to fit into society's norms to do things. Now, I plan on getting out and doing things and experiencing life for what it is. I know that people will still stare and giggle, but that's their problem.....NOT MINE.

Yeah Tiffany!!!! You are rocking it girlie. Sorry your shoulder is bothering you.

I shared this is another group I am in. @KnitOrMiss shared an article with me that truly hit home and this was my true, honest, heart felt reaction: This entire process of losing weight SUCKS. I just read an article on Friday that my friend Carly shared where it points out that like only 3% of those who hit their goal…

Lise, as Carly said, you need to take this time to get back on solid ground. Trust me. Been there, went back too soon and am paying for it dearly now. Take the time to get you right... then the family, then the job.

Lise, use the time you get to help you get settled in. PLEASE. It wouldn't be selfish.

Great job Tiffany!!!!

@50extra enjoy your time home with your family.

You seem to be more settled in your post Lise. That's good. Klonopin works well for me for anxiety/agitation.. I just upped my dosage of it today. Giving it about 1 week to calm things down for me. Not that I "feel" bad. My bff of 28 years and I ended our friendship, mom just started being able to drive on Friday but is…

Thanks Kayla!!!!

It's not you Lise, It's totally me. I've been agitated and had to up my med. No need to apologize.

All this talk about meds is hurting my head. Much hugs and love Lise!!!

OK. This week so far. Sunday: Cardio done; arms done; squats done. Monday: Legs done

OMG- Tiffany just got done reading the entire story. It makes total sense to me. It's what I keep saying... cals in/out just doesn't work for me. Now there's a scientific reason why. I did hear/read that drinking a tsp of apple cider vinegar helps with the microbes in your gut. It's on my list for the grocery store for…

Thanks Tiffany.

Thanks Ladies. So far this morning I feel super. Got to find some leg exercises that I can do while at work.

Lise, don't apologize. We are here for you.

Good luck in the job hunt @50extra . It will be so worth it.

OK... SOOOOO I went to see the PA on 9/14/16 and was given the all clear, which I shared here. I have been still running Thursday thru today for my mom. She was cleared to drive after this past Friday, but when she had the tubes removed from her belly, she feels worse now than she did. Not that I mind doing anything at all…

Lise, glad to know that the lithium suits you and is helping. The venlafaxine has never had a neg effect on me. Lexapro 10mg sent me manic in a matter of 12 hours. Out of a severe depression to out of this world manic. Maybe you should consider doing outpatient. I've done it twice which helped me learn coping mechanisms.

Lise, both the lithium and venlafaxine take 6-8 weeks to make a difference. At least in me the Venlafaxine did. Never did lithium. Also, if you miss a dosage of Venlafaxine you will get HORRIBLE headaches, jitters, voices, can't concentrate... etc. I've been on klonopin for about 2 months now-taking every day. I was just…

@50extra Great job.

That's why I've been looking and reading. I read a book called Body Clutter that really helped me understand why I gained the weight. That really helped. To revisit 1990 and when I started gaining weight and the reason why. To get to the root cause and move past it. I think part of what I've been reading has been books…

Thanks!!!!

lise, not to tell you, a nurse how to take seroquel, but I take mine at night only for sleep. It's the only thing I've found that quiets the voices and the racing mind. Talk to your psych about this.