Well, I hear you and just ordered Nutri System if you want and are interested order it too and we can do it together. It is expensive though, but they have a payment plan thing. IDK, I was desperate and just did it without to much thought. I figured it I had to much time to think about it I wouldn't do it. Big Hugs Denise

Hi hun,

Speaking from experience, I know it is very tough to lose weight when you are suffering any kind of depressive illness. I had to tackle my depression first and it has taken me a good couple of years to get myself feeling strong enough to try losing weight again - silly as it sounds. It all hangs on a thread...

Don't purge - you will be adding another problem to your list. Take each day as it comes and try to make choices that are good for your body and soul. I found that simply starting to cut down for a few months has helped as it stopped me gaining weight until I was ready to start losing it.

I know just what you mean whn you say you would rather be dead than living this way. It will be the depression speaking - what my therapist calls 'dark thoughts' caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. Its the chemicals talking! If you think you are going in to a depression, do go and get help. You know you have much to live for really and you know that somewhere inside you in the strength to see yourself through this.

Take care x x

OH I can hear your pain and your inner conflicts. To say just do it to anyone that suffers from an addictive type behavior is a statement from someone who just does NOT get it! Overeating can be a life line for those coping with a stressful difficult life. Stress will cause you to overeat and you sound as if you have much stress in your life. If anything I would suggest just taking care of yourself in a way that you would take care of someone you love. Treat yourself well and do things you enjoy. As for the food, well for now just eat the best you can day by day and don't get mad at yourself if you don't eat as you would prefer. This only adds more stress. Life can be tough, we all need an anchor, you need to change your anchor.

I understand what you are talking about. Motivation is difficult, especially when we often turn to food for comfort. And exercise is difficult to get started. I was up to three mile walks in December, I am back to 1/2 mile walks---and that's more than i was doing for while. I think coming here helps. I think journaling helps. I think concentrating on all the wonderful things about yourself, and reaching out to others helps. For me, journaling, therapy and medication are part of the package...my progress is slow--and I sometimes slip back a lot. But we have to keep on trying.

Hello
I have a problem with depression. It sets me back sometimes on my diet. I take medicine for my depression and it helps some. Just keep trying and we all here will be here for you. I on the medifast program from John Hopkins. You can look it up on the net if you want to know more information about it. it seems to be working for me. Zuri