i am sending you loads of positive energy to get you started on your sugar free journey. it doesn't take long once you make up your mind. you have been in my thoughts and i am sorry you are feeling so bad. hugs

My heart goes out to you...I don't know "your" pain, but I do know mine...it is So much like yours. I know what I need to do, yet lack any energy, desire, motivation to 'make myself move". Sugar cravings are So Very hard for me too...carbs and sugar are my go to when depressed.

Can you get your primary care doctor to set you up with a dietitian? physical therapy? Going on this journey towards healing, is long without 'in person support'. I sure wish a snaped finger would make these darn doctors understand our inside head....please, if you haven't read the Fear Post in bp room....so much wonderful and positive support has been written....

There is one thing that I hope will help you, non-medical....drink as much water a you can each day...no soda, fruit juices....I sure hope this will help you a tiny bit...and I will be thinking of you, as I feel much the same....no matter what I do, it is never enough, so I just don't bother....Depression Sucks!

Sorry TC you are not alone in this there is a really good group Overrated Anonymous that can really help look them up they have online meetings if they aren't in your area.....get back to the gym if exercising is too painful can you find an indoor pool to walk in? Can you look into cognitive behavioral therapy as a way to combat negative thinking? I'm sorry this is hitting you hard none of this is easy sounds like you need to take action....

So sorry to hear your feeling so badly TC40. I relate alot to your pain - the being the biggest youve ever been - the no motivation - the feeling like a mess. Maybe this incident can be the turning point for you to get on a better road. Nobody likes the ER. Use this as a motivating factor to make changes. Just even little ones. Something that helps me with sugar cravings is eating more protein. But I know, habits are hard to break. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and venting here. We want to help!

I'm sorry TC I knowhow you feel I have put on about 30-40 pounds this year and since this happened I have been put on albuterol treatments three times a day, sent for a sleep study, added medications for diabetes, and might end up on oxygen at night either way. I ask my doctors what I could do to get better and every one of them said to lose weight. Like it 's just that simple. So, back to walking every day I go if I can get myself out of the house. I am addicted to sugar. I know once in the past I made myself go without it for a week and once I made a whole 7 days I stopped craving it. But staying away from sugar and carbs the first seven days is so hard. You can do it though. I know you can . It won't be easy but cut back on calories, wean yourself off the sugar, and even if it is just walking three times a week it's a start. Maybe a machine at the gym would be better due to pain...not sure. Just wish I had some great advice that would help you out. Big Hugs. Here if you need to talk.