brittinieheath90's Journal, 14 April 2019

My prayers go out to you. I have struggled with chronic anxiety/depressive disorder for many years and it can be very hard especially when it comes to eating. Sometimes you just want to give up and eat a bunch of crap. But Im on medication myself for the anxiety and Ive found the more Ive been exercising the less my anxiety has been. And Sometimes just having my meds with me is enough to stop an attack from happening its just that reassurance. But i will tell you even just getting outside for a walk, light yard work, a local trail to check out the scenery, the beach (one of my favs), is enough to keep it at bay. Not only is it good for you mentally but physically as well. You can do this, if you ever need to talk Im always here!💪🏻🙏🏻❣ 

It is so great that you are taking all these steps towards feeling better again.  

Nothing...nothing to be ashamed of. It took me tipping the scales near 400lbs before the depression was diagnosed. We are all here for you. Anytime, anywhere. You are not alone.🙋 

Just sharing all that is a huge step! 

Aww thank you guys. I didn’t expect anyone to even comment. Thank you for all your support. It warms my heart. 

We’re here to support you! We’re all in the same boat. It’s hard to not be overwhelmed, but I’ll tell you that if you stick to a healthy eating plan, get some exercise and focus on the positive, you can do it! 

So many get rid of depression by simply eliminating plant foods in their diet. Usually completely disappear in a matter of days or a few weeks. It lend the thought that certain elements of plant foods darken the mind. Just wanted to share this. Self blame can be painful, and potentially completely unjustified. It could simply be caused by a sensitivity to certain plants. 

Wishing you the best of luck on your weight loss journey. Some people need medication for depression and are very successful with its proper us. We are here to support you. 💕 

Another thing is sunlight. If you go into this theme, you'll find that it act as a battery charger for out bodies. Even on cloudy days. Back in the 1969s they knew blue light had a very dulling effect on us. You can get free blue light apps that limit blue light exposure from late evening. 

Me TOO!!! I’m right there with you honey. We spend so much time giving to others; my husband passed after a 10 year illness and I’m now trying to shed those calories I swallowed trying to be happy. Ugh! I need to lose 35 lbs and I’m down 4 already! We can do this!!! 

Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain that often requires medication to correct. You are very courageous for speaking out and getting help. As Diddlee said, sunlight and diet changes along with exercise can also be quite therapeutic. I hope you start feeling better soon. I am sure your doctor told you it takes 3 to 4 weeks for the medication to take effect. I have found this site very supportive. Most of us share your unhealthy relationship with food, so we get it. Hang in there and thank you for sharing. 

Keep on plugging away. My mother is battle clinical depression for the last 35 years. She takes medication and also has therapy. I totally understand 

Yes, the tunnel can be long, but there is light at the end. I have had the same problem and now the weight is effecting my health. Need to loose it.  

I think depression is a thread that runs through all obese people. I have stuggled with it and bone crushing lonliness, in my marriage and out of it. The trick is it put the association of comfort from food in it's box. I have been able to learn how to separate food from emotions **most of the time**. That does not mean all the time, but I have lost 64 pounds and NEVER thought I could do it. I hope this helps you. 

Brittinie-you have a beautiful light inside you. We can see it from your picture. Let it guide you in your journey. You know what is best for you--just listen and do it! 

Keep your focus the best you can. Think of things that your looking forward too and stay locked on them. Do not give up, you can do anything you put your mind too! 😍  

You can learn about different kinds of diets on Youtube. But sugar and all the carbs that turn to sugar in your body, grains, rice, soda pop, starchy vegetables, high sugar fruit, etc. make most people depressed. Wheat is a particular problem because it has been changed/hybridized about 1,000 times in the last 100 years so our bodies don't even recognize it, so it creates a lot of inflammation Give up junk food and sugar. What kind of diet are you planning on going on? Keep sharing to get support here. We all wish you the best. 

Often times it's hard to balance your physical well being with your mental well being. When food is used for comfort it magnifies the struggle and depression. After years of debating with myself, I finally admitted to my doctor that I was struggling and he perscribed a mild anti-depressant. It isn't a cure all and there are days I eat like it's my last meal but I'm not giving up. The support here is great and I have every confidence you will succeed. I wish you well. 

One more thought - there is no shame in addressing a struggle and asking for help. 

Hey Brittinie!! I am very proud of you for taking the first step!! Try IF to lose weight. You feel hungry only the first two, to three days and then your body feels good and you start to lose fat!! I do the 8/ 16 everyday. I eat from 2pm, (I have lunch at 2pm )to 9pm. (9pm I have dinner.) Then I don't eat anything except black coffee, green tea and water till 2pm the next day. But you can eat anything nutrient rich, and there's no portion control either. You could chose any 8 hr. Window. Exercise everyday, walking, some cardio and some body weight exercise. Good luck! Keep us posted! We are all with you!