Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Heidiclark 10/02/2012

Tonight was tough although I think I'm starting to become more stable. I still find it very hard to talk about what I'm going through. I just know that I was reading my book----the third Hunger Games book----and it was talking a lot about the kinds of things that I went through when I was being abused and it was starting to trigger me more than I realized. I like the book a lot and dont' want to have to stop reading it, but I can't be unstable from it and be okay. Not sure what to do. Also yesterday I can't believe how much I ate. I feel terrible and dont' even want to think about it. Food is my drug. It's the only way I can get through the day (and night). I am trying to lose weight and have lost 28 pounds since early spring but have a long way to go. Anyway, thanks for reading this. I appreciate any support or ideas for how to cope with a traumatic past that it always haunting you. xoxo

ZAZAS 10/02/2012

I would put the book down. Things like that freak me out and I don't have a past with it. I can only imagine how you feel. Just start you diet over today. Don't worry about yesterday. It is good sometimes to confuse your metabolism I use to eat what I wanted once a week still lost weight. It kept me from cheating the rest of the week. Good luck with your diet. Today is a new day, just start over.

WallyBear 10/02/2012

Sweetheart,

You Lost 28 lbs!!!!! THAT'S GREAT!!!!!!! I Am So Proud of You!!! :)
Please don't be so hard on yourself. Losing weight is not easy.

As far As the Book goes, I LOVE to read. BUT, if there is a part in a book that talks about certain things that I know will trigger bad memories for me, I will skip it. Usually, doing this does not affect the story very much.
Love And Strength To You

ScaredandScarred 10/02/2012

I know that it is hard to read when you are feeling triggered. Perhaps if you really feel that reading it is what you want to do, skip past the parts that upset you if you can?
I am here for you
Awesome on the weight loss by the way :) xxx

ThePepperMan 10/02/2012

I agree with the others here. If the book is triggering you then consider putting it down. Unless you are reading it as a method of confronting your fears, why put yourself through it?

And the weight loss is fantastic!

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