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Today and tonight have been rough

Heidiclark
Heidiclark
Today has been weird. I slept most of the day, which is not unusual for me, although I don't like doing it. Tried to take a walk with my husband but only made it for about 20 minutes then was too tired to go on. I now have an accountability partner for my food addiction issues and of course my mind started going off the deep end telling me that I'm too sick to be of any use to her and that she'll probably dump me because I'm too depressed. The food is always calling me and it's hard not to just give in to it. I am really down on myself for no reason and am still really tired. Anyway, thanks for reading this---sorry it's such a bummer----I don't like bringing people down.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I you continue feeling this way please see your doctor to get some things checked like thyroid function,vitamin deficiencies or some other physical issue. Then if all is okay depression may need to be re-addressed. Anemia can also account for lack of energy. You're as entitled as anyone to tell it like it is here. There is no reason to apologize. I really hope things improve for you reall really soon. ((((((((( Hugs )))))))))
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Heidi, I'm new here but I thought I'd stop by and add a little something. I agree that you might want to see an endocrinologist about the fatigue. Thyroid issues can really make depression worse.
... and GOOD FOR YOU for making it 20 minutes on a walk!! Don't forget to give yourself some credit for the positive steps you've taken. :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Aww don't worry about bringing anyone down. This place is here for you to express how you truly feel and take down any "happy" faces you put up for the world to see. I think that you are taking the first step on a journey to help yourself and maybe to help your partner. If your partner didn't want you or couldn't take it they wouldn't be your partner. They are there for you so you can avoid eating the food when it calls to you when you feel sad or scared. (I may be overstepping boundaries but it sounds like you have emotional eating issues like my mom, that was the only thing she found "love" in when she was younger). Food is such a hard addiction to manage because like others you can't just stop doing it. You have to eat. Just try to fill your house with lots of fruit and get rid of sodas and if you have juice cut it with water. That is what I do to try to keep myself in line. I am not overweight but I am getting there and changing habits now before it becomes harder to do.
Juice
Juice
Being an accountability partner sounds like it may have some elements of pressure. If you find it hard to cope with that and it threatens your own mental health it doesn't sound so helpful for you. You need to take care of you!

As for the 20 minutes, well done! That's 10 minutes more than I did yesterday! Baby steps.
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Hell, 20 minutes is more than I have done all day! lol Honey, I go up and down on the scales.(obease) I eat when emotional too. I have never heard of an accountablity person...do you pay them? Weight watchers or Jenny Craig can do that for you too.

For me, when I am trying to get healthy, I stick to a low fat diet, walk, and keep low fat junk around the house. You can buy a book on low fat. I like the low fat because you can eat lots of pasta and it fills you up more. The only person you need to be accountable to is yourself! You have your husband support and that will help you in many ways.