RavenIllusion's Journal, 25 July 2015

I am vey sorry you're depressed. I know what you mean about one indulgence turning into a binge - I can't even begin with the slightest bit of bad or I overdo it. Sometimes I take a bite of something and immediately throw it in the trash or out of the car window :( Worry about your mental state first. It is more important that you get rid of the cloud hanging over your head than to lose weight. Do something that makes the clouds clear a little. I go barefoot under big, old trees. Be patient with yourself, especially with the depression. Much love from Florida <3 

The one indulgence turning into a binge is me all the way, I know what that means, its like it triggers something inside of you. 

I understand completely. All I can say is focus on the real good things and people you have around. Sometimes we tend to overlook them because we focus on other, not important things. Find an activity you enjoy doing. And once you overcome the depression things will start falling into their right place and losing weight will become an easier task. Not completely easy but something you can achieve on an everyday basis. Good luck and keep us posted! 

Just think of the problems you are facing right now as temporary inconveniences, they're not bigger than you. 

I hear a lot about depression here. Get active when it strikes. Walk, run, swim or what ever but do the opposite of what caused the weight gain. You will like yourself more...  

I understand. I suffer from daily pain from MS and Fibromyalgia. I can't take any meds. On my worst days, I could care less about diet and usually turn to something sweet that I really don't want to eat. I am finding that if I limit what is around the house, it helps. For instance, rather than having a whole birthday cake around, I would maybe buy a slice or make a cupcake or two. I make my own cookies so that they are better, but limit the batch to 6 or less. That way I can have what I want, but I can't overdo it. Progress, not perfection. You can't change yesterday - you can do this, one step at a time :) 

SMILE:) Today is a new day. 

Sorry you're in pain, food has always been a comfort when I feel bad as well. I hope you feel better next week too and today too. Maybe eat something good for you at least once a day and go from there. Feel better and Take care. 

Thank you all for your kind words, having a community like this helps a lot. Reading your comments today helped me know that I am not alone in this struggle and that there is hope at the end of the tunnel. Like SunshineDaydreams said, one step at a time.