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Today I am down a grand total off 11.2 pounds since I started this journey just under 14 days ago. I am so impressed with myself. I am also having issues with the whole eating since I am kind of depressed right now.
I have been exercising as often as I can muster up the strength to, but it is hard to have the energy to exercise, when your thoughts consistently turn to what the world would be like if I were just to Disappear, and never return. I realize that this line of self-destructive thinking is just a really poor coping mechanism, but I have no idea how to abate these thoughts.
I suppose that has always been my issue. Not having a solid coping mechanism, with which to deal with life's issues. Or at least not having a coping mechanism which doesn't cause me to gain weight like a balloon. Stress eating is a bad way to cope when things go wrong in your life. Although, all the other activities I can think of which are more physically intense don't seem appealing in my current emotional state.
I am really happy with my present weight loss pace, I know that it isshow not a realistic pace as I have been losing like 5 lbs a week, but Starting weight loss in combination with an unintentional VLCD. Part of me is trying to decide if the weight loss I have been experiencing as of late is worth the emotional stress that it has put onto my psyche.
Who knows if after a few months of this I am down to my goal weight, I can focus on toning up and then show both of those incompetent idiots what they are missing out on, because they couldn't be reasonable.
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I have a little advice. You might ask your doctor about Wellbutrin (or a generic version of it). Usually your regular doctor or OB/GYN can prescribe it. It is an anti-depressant that does not cause weight gain. It has been used for people to stop smoking, so it is thought to work to suppress cravings in general. I am only speaking as someone who uses it and has been on it for several years - not as a doctor who is in any way qualified to discuss medications like your doctor is.
My weight isn't really too bad. I'm trying to take off about 10 pounds I've gained since losing my job - so it's all about being less active and eating carbs while watching tv late at night for comfort. The Wellbutrin has never caused any weight gain.
I kind of wish I had lost 5 pounds a week like you have :) but we both know that's probably not from being more healthy, which is the real goal.
I have also found that just going for a walk for 10 or 15 minutes improves my mood. Getting active around the house, organizing drawers and closets or cleaning out the fridge and pantry of all the food you don't want to be tempted to eat (along with the 3 year old box of rice-a-roni everyone seems to have), those things are both physical activity that keeps your metabolism up and it makes you feel better after it is accomplished, which both improve the mood. People are talking a lot no about the benefits of getting direct sunlight for 10 or 15 minutes a day as a mood elevator. Makes sense to me that when I'm depressed I want to stay in bed, inside, and not go out - so going out even for a little while kicks me out of the depression.
Anyway, those are my ideas. Hang in there and don't be afraid to ask for help. My best thoughts are with you.
16 Jan 12 by member: sharkz8mykat
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I really appreciate your advice. I am ineligible for health insurance right now with my job, but I will look into it once I do have insurance. I will definitely look into doing more around my house, as well as getting somesunlight. I have a bachelor's in psychology, but it doesn't help me make myself do things when I am dealing with the loss of my significant other. I really appreciate the idea about the pantry. I am in the middle of rennovating the house I live in, so my pantry is really really small. I think I will take your advice about a walk outside during my lunch for some sunlight. Thanks again.
17 Jan 12 by member: Darkangeline
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