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I'm doing pretty good as far as the depression is concerned, but my other health issues are wreaking havoc on me. I have extremel high high blood pressure all summer, and I am overweight. Both of these are causing me to just feel rotton. When my blood pressure is high, i have absolutely no energy. And my being overweight keeps me from sleeping well, I think it has gotten so bad that I am suffering from sleep apnea, because I wake up with a headache almost on a daily basis. I get winded walking up a flight of stairs or just walking across a building. I realize I really need to loose weight, but I just don't know how to start. Actually, if I am honest, I've gained weight over the summer. Like I said, I really want to loose the weight ,but I don't know where to start or just can't seem to get started. This is so frustrating, because I know as long as I am over weight, I won't feel well or have control over my blood pressure or anything healthwise. i just feel so crappy, healthwise. UGH!
An exercise program would make you feel much better I am sure. But with the problems you mentioned you really need a good medical check up before beginning a diet and exercise program. Walking is a good start up exercise, but again, I can't stress enough the importance of making sure that all is well and you get the go ahead from a medical professional to start your diet and exercise journey.
As a former heavy person myself, I can tell you exercise is so important to me now and the most I could do 12 years ago was work and eat. Now at a healthy weight I am very active. So it is achievable. Just get medically cleared first. Diets and exercise plans that promise fast easy results can be dangerous and don't usually work. It has to become a lifestyle change. And your doctor should be the one to put you on the right path.
Good luck to you and keep us posted.
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I agree that you need medical attention for all your issues .. weight, BP, depression, etc.