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Originally Posted by Pcola Gal  I have talked to my doctor about giving me something for my depression but he said I just needed to get out more and do the things I like to do, he said I did not need medication.
I am considering going to another doctor whom I hear is real good for treating depression and obesity.
Will let you know what goes on with that. |
I'd get a second opinion, and see a psychologist like bigdaddy said. HOWEVER, I do find that going out and doing things, being around people and exercise makes me feel less depressed.
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy38 If your insurance covers it go to a psychologist instead, they know a lot more about depression and what medications to prescribe because it is there specialty. For me I stopped taking antidepressents because I figured out that I was not going to be happy until I lost the weight, no pills were going to change that. So I prescribed exercise to myself and I use the motivation of the fact that things will be better when I'm a healthy and going on a date every night to motivate me to keep going. You might need something for depression to get you started though everyone is different. |
Well said.
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Originally Posted by jimmy I think Bigdaddy is probably onto something the first step is recognizing there is a problem. More importantly you have to want to take the step, the huge step of changing your life style. If you feel the need to change then look into your heart and find a reason to dedicate your life to living. It's as easy and difficult as that. Tomorrow is my anniversary marking one year from the day I started on the path to a quality life. I've lost the weight but what have I accomplished, the jury is out? If after 5 years I have not matured and kept the weight off what have I accomplished?
I've dedicated myself to seeing my grand daughter grow up. That all sounds great but this is an illness, an addiction caused by or the result of what we do not know. One thing we do know is obesity has reached epidemic proportions first among adults, then young adults and now teens. There is something systemically wrong with the way we live and eat which transcends age, race and gender. I wish you well, know that you are not alone, there many others suffering with the same problems. My suggestion is one day at a time, don't be afraid to reach out
Jimmy |
Happy anniversary, and your reasons for changing your lifestyle are great.
Good for you, and what a great grandparent!
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Originally Posted by MikeB Can't eat if you're not in a place to eat. Buy, Beg, borrow or steal a portable music device and some headphones and put some high energy dancing music on it (or your favorite thrash tunes) and go walking. You can't be depressed or eat if you're not in the house sitting on your but. I don't care if it's 125F or -50F get outside and walk for awhile, sweat or freeze get to walking!!! When you get home you'll be energized and tired at the same time. Take your dog or partner or kids with your, just get outside!!! |
Bingo! If you want it bad enough you'll do what it takes to make it happen.
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Originally Posted by Pcola Gal I am on the MSM/chondroitin/glucosamine tablets to now so hopely in time I will see some relief.
How long did it take you to feel any difference in your knees? |
10lbs is all it takes for me to feel a difference in my knees.
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy38 find a pool and swim or walk in the pool, if you can't afford it try to find a community pool or something cheap, then if you do that you can lose weight and eventually your knees won't hurt then you can walk and lose even more weight. Surgery won't help if you still have the weight, its like the commercials for the scooter store that say if you have trouble getting around, get a scooter, great a couple months of not walking and riding your scooter and your legs will be so week that you will never walk again, so the problem gets worse instead of better. My back is killing me but I'm still going to the gym everyday because its the only way that I will make a change and become a sexy bitch |
I still think you're a sexy bitch
. I have pain in my shoulder, knee and toe but still force myself to exercise....no excuses. Ever.
