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  • About Me

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    kathy1962

    Female, 47
    MI, USA
    Member since May 13, 2007

    • About Me

      Trying to get back on my feet after being sick for months from med side effects. Now I am battling my wieght problem and trying to keep myself out of depression.

      Trying to get back on my feet after being sick for months from med side effects. Now I am battling my wieght problem and trying to keep myself out of depression.

    • Website

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    • Interests

      Love my family, friends, dogs, playing the flute and piano (many years ago, I need to get back into it). Would love to get back to work someday when I am stable again and hope that will be soon.

      Love my family, friends, dogs, playing the flute and piano (many years ago, I need to get back into it).

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 4 journal posts

    Yesterday

    • kathy1962 gave Kathy253 a hug 1:44pm

      Thanks for the encouragement!…  
    • kathy1962 wrote a journal entry: Doing laundry 12:48pm

      It is so hard for me to do the laundry. THe bending and lifting is really hard on me. I hATE feeling…  

    Wednesday

    • kathy1962 wrote a journal entry: Once again 9:05am

      Got up feeling like I am getting a head cold. I am up though! I made it out of bed and I am doing things…  

    Tuesday

    • kathy1962 wrote a journal entry: Tuesday 5:33pm

      Today was odd. Tom was home later in the AM so I crawled back in bed for an hour or so and I felt HORRID…  

    November 16

  • Journal

    • Doing laundry

      Mood November 22, 2009 12:48pm

      It is so hard for me to do the laundry. THe bending and lifting is really hard on me. I hATE feeling so weak. My back is killing me and there are at …
    • Once again

      Mood November 18, 2009 9:05am

      Got up feeling like I am getting a head cold. I am up though! I made it out of bed and I am doing things to try to stay awake and alert, not easy. I …
    • Tuesday

      Mood November 17, 2009 5:33pm

      Today was odd. Tom was home later in the AM so I crawled back in bed for an hour or so and I felt HORRID when I woke up! I was disgusted that zi even …
    • Staying awake!

      Mood November 16, 2009 2:45pm

      I am trying, I must say. It is sooooo hard and all I want to do is call tom and have hime come home so I can go to bed. I just am so bored. THere is …
    • Today

      Mood November 15, 2009 4:36pm

      Got out of bed at 8 and called my therapist, took my meds, had breakfast and went back to bed till 4 pm. I am so depressed I don't want to do …

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  • Hugbook

    Give kathy1962 a hug



    • Ray of Sunshine

      From Kathy253 November 14

      Sending a bit of sunshine your way. One step at a time is all you can do.

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From ipodgirl85 November 13

      Don't be embarrassed! I am sorry you are going through a negative period right now but you will get out of it eventually. I know what you mean about the cleaning though. I had people over the other day to help me clean and I actually cleaned up a little before they got there. =)

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From NeneGonz November 10

      Keep your chin up!!

    • Hug

      From eternalpoint November 9

      try food addicts in recovery anonymous, it is the only thing that has ever worked for me. i was 295 pounds when i joined after a lifetime of obesity and depression. after 5 months i am now 215 pounds and still losing. i am not hungry , i get 3 healthy meals a day and i feel better than i ever have.

    • Hug

      From eternalpoint November 9

      try food addicts in recovery anonymous, it is the only thing that has ever worked for me. i was 295 pounds when i joined after a lifetime of obesity and depression. after 5 months i am now 215 pounds and still losing. i am not hungry , i get 3 healthy meals a day and i feel better than i ever have.

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  • Goals

    Progress

    0 %

    Current Weight (Lbs)
    289
  • Support Groups

    • Close Eating Disorders

      UPDATE: Still over 100 lbs overwieght and not dealing with this problem.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      I have been in therapy for most of my life. It helps.
      Wellbutrin Working / Worked
      Works well for depression and anxiety.
      Zoloft Working / Worked
      Currently on low dose because it causes migraine headaches.
    • Close Bipolar Disorder

      Bi-polar, mostly depressed.

      Treatments

      Abilify Working / Worked
      Group Therapy Working / Worked
      Now doing individual only due to insurance.
      Seroquel Working / Worked
      Trileptal Working / Worked
    • Open Obesity

      I have always thought I was fat, even when I was a normal, healthy weight. I became obese when I was in my 30s and began treatment for bi-polar disorder. I am now about 150 lbs overweight and am paying for it with terrible health problems. I am sick of being sick and want to just be a normal, healthy weight.

      Treatments

      Elliptical Trainer Working / Worked
      Loved it when I would go.
      Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Somewhat Helpful
      Helpful to talk to others who had success, but too spiritual for me personally.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      Always get sore of tired and quit.
      South Beach Diet Somewhat Helpful
      Felt sick on the diet but lost some weight.
      Swimming Working / Worked
      Love to swim and will do it when I can get motivated to get into a suit.
      Topamax Not Working
      Didn't help at all.
      Weight Watchers Working / Worked
      Lost weight when I followed the plan.
    • Open Diabetes Type 2

      I have recently been diagnosed. I am supposed to lose weight for control. I am over 150 lbs overweight and am struggling to lose.

    • Open Sleep Apnea

      Stopped breathing 200x in 2 hours. Told I have abnormal bone structure in mouth and throat.

    • Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I am 46 and a half yrs old with a toddler again! I have grandkids too!

      Treatments

      Patience Working / Worked
      Play Therapy Working / Worked
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