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I have struggled with depression for years and am currently working on it. I did pt last year for sciatica and nerve damage and even tho I didn't love the therapist, I did appreciate the one on one attention, when of course she wasn't attending to another patient at the same time ..... I transitioned to the gym after that…

great advice from ActuarialChef!! I got the same advice from my family doc a few years ago after a major stressfest. His version, that I really liked, was that you don't even have to say no on the spot, just "let me think about it and get back to you," that alleviates the pressure of you being put on the spot and gives you…

Absolutely amazing! What a beautiful transformation, and not just speaking of outer beauty, though you look gorgeous and even younger! What a wonderful gift you have given yourself. Congratulations a thousand times over on taking charge of your life and health - mentally and physically!!! xxxs

^^^This!!!

bump ;-) I'd like to know as well.

thanks for this working on this too, exactly where I am at - in between miserable dr.s visit yesterday and therapist tomorrow - it's a damn struggle and still trying to find my way out of that tunnel.

thanks for info, how do I find them? loing fwd to starting when I get home.

try PB2, just bought some at WM, like it so far :-)

I think I am going to start YAYOG... does it have to be the same program?

mine,, you make a difference in mine :-) I need to know it can be done. congrats and thanks for sharing and inspiring.

those kind of people stink ... you coulda said, "and yeah, you were always so classy ...what happened?" well, I guess that's not the best answer...but.... ykwim :-0

check out bendoeslife.... I always get a boost from others stories :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU&feature=youtube_gdata_player

great advice, had forgotten about this, had one done too, not an issue then, just plain old depression, but, maybe something I need to reconsider now ... thanks for mentioning it

^^ all good advice, lol about the red bull, really good advice ;-)

^^ This for me too. May not be an issue. But may be, and lots of times people don't want it to be, so they shrug off the possibility. If you take a look at undereating/overexercising, iron def., and bloodwork, and don't see an answer, give yourself an honest assessment and check in with your fam. doc. or nurse pract. There…

tuna fish sandwich with hummus and banana peppers - yum!!!! making this today!

[/quote] Heat cast iron pan, add ribeye, sear, baste with butter and aromatics, rest steak [/quote] ^^ yum! : Cast iron is great for a good sear and carmelized flavor and crunch if blackened ... my version w/ salmon or other thick cut fish: I use IQF salmon, MUST thaw it out the night before in the fridge, just toss a pack…

I think that's great! If you are running the field with them, you are prolly getting plenty of cardio ... look up some raw vegan recipes, even if you are not vegan. This weekend I made some brownie bites for someone else and me ... simple, 3 ingreds. 1 c. walnuts 1 c. dried figs (don't recc., ended up with a grainy…

I am glad you cleared up the misunderstanding...it happens sometimes...good for you... it sounds like you have an action plan now, good again, now just stick with it, if groups and online support don't answer all your questions, a good therapist maybe able to help you find resolution more effectively by focusing just on…

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Can.Not.Stop.Laffing. thanks everyone

neandermagnon, lovely response. well said.

First of all, big hugs, I understand how you feel, have felt that way many times too. There is a lot of good advice so far. Hear a consistent theme? :-) Secondly, it might not be your only answer, but it might be your best answer. Individ. and group therapy with a LMHC helped me in the past and individ. therapy is helping…

I wish the best for you. I have had my own struggles too and am currently on wellbutrin, which has worked very well for me in the past. It is known to have the positive of effect of losing weight - it balances the dopamine, it is a dopamine reuptake inhibitor, different from most of the anti-depressants that are selective…

what I meant was, are you in a helicopter, or is it just my eyes, lol!

this really helped me. thank you for taking the time to respond. nice ride!

thank you! I love photography. hope I can get to see some of your work :-)

thank you! I'm glad you understand :-)

thank you all for your comments and support. -- feelin' the love, lol! I am really surprised how much the support means to me, I didn't think it would be this big of an impact, but it is helping me stay on track, so again thank you. Sorry for slow reply, ISP has been intermittent and annoying all weekend, hopefully they…