Hi TC40. This is the time of the year with all the goodies, it is hard to maintain or lose. Please just take one day at a time and you are a wonderful person no matter what your size. Our size does not define who we are. But, keep working on a healthy lifestyle. Lots of movement, portion control and healthy foods and we will get to our goals. Merry Christmas......

Thank you.

Dear ,,

You need to take action....there is no magic on here.you must commit on a healthy lifestyle change!!! Stop being so negative toward yourself. If you are dealing with depression....get proper treatment for it. It is up to you.

I know you can do this....Instead of negative posts you do ..try staying strong. There is one life...it's depends on you.'..wether you live,taking proper care..or die. .'.

Have been 'reading your posts since I joined here...you need help..offline that is..stop hiding yourself ..The choice is yours!!!

2015 Make yourself well. Take good care..

Liliann

My mom had the same issue due to her weight but also from arthritis. She used a device called The Freedom Wand which help increase her reach so she can keep herself clean after bowel movements. It made a giant difference in her life. There are also portable bidets that can help. Daily showers to keep skin folds clean and yeast free are a must for healthy skin and to be odor free. If you are having a painful rash in your skin fold its time to see your doctor to get an antifungal prescription. Please try and stop hating yourself, it doesn't do any good and only makes the situation harder. I totally understand how you feel and have spent a lot of time there myself. I read a book not long go called There is Nothing Wrong With You-Going Beyond Self Hate. It was very helpful

I struggle with some of that too. I do try to shower each and every day, I know it is hard to do when you are depressed but it is essential to keep yourself clean.
What have you been doing for your depression? Are you treating it with meds and therapy?

Nystatin is a good antifungal powder to put in skin folds to prevent and treat yeast. I have used it and my mother also. I am so sorry you feel that way. We all know how you feel in some way or another. Please don't let negative responses make you feel even worse. I just joined and I do not know anybody yet... maybe you do need help with depression, but there is a nice way to say it. I am on antidepressants because I am bipolar. Try to stay positive. I hope you had a Merry Christmas!- Suzanne