Journal Entry for July 2, 2009
July 2, 2009 3:20am
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needing support from folks who understand
June 4, 2009 12:29am
I'm feeling sad today. I am very overweight, am extremely sensitive about my body image, am a complete emotional eater and am just sad that …
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I read your post in the obesity discussion and you are not alone with your struggle. The death of a mother is a very hard hit in any females life. It is so understandable that you would turn to food for comfort. Many have food as a survival tool in their life. One thing I would love to suggest if I may, is too just love yourself and have compassion for yourself at this time in your life. Understanding why you are doing what you are doing is key to the weight loss process. Your Mom would want you to have a great life and be happy and healthy. She would want you to move forward and stop hurting yourself with food. It's not about the food, it's about what is really going on inside of you. Look deeper into your feelings and emotions instead of pushing them down with food. Feel them, they won't hurt you, and it's ok to feel. To feel is to live. God Bless
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Close Obesity
I've been struggling with my weight for most of my life. I thought I had things under control, then my Mom became very ill after a stroke & passed away a year after that. In that year & the year that followed I gained 100lbs,eating my way through the stress &grief. I'm trying now to get under 300lbs(20 to go), then get to 250, 200, etc. I'm very much an emotional eater & am trying to figure out how to change that. Any words of encouragement or suggestions are appreciated. thank you.
Treatments
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- I started out walking on the treadmill and slowly was able to add an incline, and increase my pace...but walking on the treadmill gets boring and is hard on my knees, so am losing the motivation to continue that path.
- Slim-Fast Working / Worked
- initially worked, but drinking 2 shakes a day for the rest of my life is not feasible.
- South Beach Diet Working / Worked
- I tried atkins, which is similar in concept to south beach. Initially I lost 60lbs, but again was hard to maintain this very low carb lifestyle.
Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a ParentMy dad passed away 13 years ago and my Mom passed away 2 years ago...I am having an extremely hard time in getting through the loss of both of my parents. Some days I feel like an orphan, but most days just feel very alone. Am looking for support as I try to move through this deep grief I am feeling. Thank you.
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- Crying Working / Worked
- I think it works, but I feel I cry to often and too easily.
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- I am in the vetting phase of becoming a hospice volunteer. I feel like I have something to offer to families and their loved ones based on my own experiences in going through what they may be going through. I'll have to keep you updated on this one.
- Pets Working / Worked
- My dogs are like my children. I had a Lab named Bailey who was the kindest, most sensitive dog I have ever known. Unfortunately compounding my grief of losing my folks, she passed away a month ago after becoming suddently very ill. I miss her immensely as well.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Some days praying gives me the only hope I have that I will make it through this pain. I am angry at God for putting my Mom through such suffering, but I hold on to the faith that at least one person, Himself, knows I am here and need his compassion.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- Do to moving 3 times in the last 2 years, i've have to start over with new therapists each time....this has been a setback, but it does help to have somewhere to talk and explore my feelings...as corny as that may sound.
Open Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
I have carpal tunnel in both hands, the right is the worst. I am trying anything people suggest, short of surgery. Am looking for suggestions and advice for how to cope with this ailment.
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- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- we're working on it, but his process is slow going, and can be costly because of the number of sessions I'll need.
- Ibuprofen Not Working
- I have a genetic disposition to forming blod clots, so I am on blood thinners for the rest of my life....unfortunately I can't take any anti-inflammatory medication. I take tylenol daily, but it doesn't really help.
- Wrist Splint Working / Worked
- I wear them to bed or anytime during the day that I'm having a lot of numbness and pain. They definitely help.
Open Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionHave been struggling with depression for the last few years, and have been struggling with supporting my husband with his depression for the last 8 years. Any words of wisdome or advice would be welcomed and helpful, especially from others who understand.
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- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- This helps. I find it difficult to talk to family and friends about my depression. I've found that it's good for me to have someone to talk to who understands the difficulties of "just being happy" without judging.
- Wellbutrin Working / Worked
- I talke it 2x a day. It worked immediately when I started taking it. I feel like now that it may not be enough, or that I might need something different, as am still feeling symptoms of my depression.
- Zoloft Working / Worked
- This was added to my Rx cocktail 2 years ago, to help combat the anxiety I was feeling. It works, but something more or different is needed.
