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Topic: Binging due to my depression. Any tips on how to stop?
I was diagnosed with bipolar type schizoaffective disorder in 2005 and prior to that, I had been diagnosed from an early age with various forms of depression.
I am almost 6 months post-op (lap RNY) and today, due to stress beyond my control, I have been eating way too much which scares me because prior to today, I haven't been able to tolerate the foods I am binging on. Today I've had macaroni and cheese mixed with tuna, oatmeal cookies, tons of skim milk and water, a bowl of ice cream and countless numbers of popsicles. I'm currently experiencing dumping, but I still want to eat.
I'm currently at work for another few hours or else I'd just go to sleep.
I do go to counseling once every two weeks and that has helped me up until now.
I am on meds, an antidepressant and an antipsychotic.
Any tips on what I can do to control the eating?
Proud mama of Mischa and Gabriel, both born post-op.
Topic: Hey peeps
But you don’t
Always
Have to hold your head
Higher than your heart
~jack johnson~
hey everybody! i just came across this forum today and boy am i glad i found it!
lately ive been extremely depressed and feeling hopeless. and its not about my wls or my job or relationship (i thought for a second it was my boyfriend but its not..) just complete utter dissatisfaction with everything for no reason, nothing triggering it.
its subsided, but it was a rough week this week and im super glad im starting to feel a little bit like myself again :)
question for anybody on meds for their depression after wls, did you approach this with your surgeon or did you go to pcp for a script or how did you handle this?
please let me know!
thanks for everything!
-am <3
lately ive been extremely depressed and feeling hopeless. and its not about my wls or my job or relationship (i thought for a second it was my boyfriend but its not..) just complete utter dissatisfaction with everything for no reason, nothing triggering it.
its subsided, but it was a rough week this week and im super glad im starting to feel a little bit like myself again :)
question for anybody on meds for their depression after wls, did you approach this with your surgeon or did you go to pcp for a script or how did you handle this?
please let me know!
thanks for everything!
-am <3
But you don’t
Always
Have to hold your head
Higher than your heart
~jack johnson~
Topic: RE: Hello all!
Good morning Elena.. I think you are a smart woman for seeking assistance for your spiritual problems. As they say.. our WLS operated on our stomachs.. not our heads.. or heart!
Good morning Elena.. I think you are a smart woman for seeking assistance for your spiritual problems. As they say.. our WLS operated on our stomachs.. not our heads.. or heart!
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
08/21 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
After we take an inventory, determining and admiting the exact nature of our wrongs, we become "entirely ready," as the Sixth Step suggests, "to have God remove all these defects of character." Sure, it's easy to feel like that and be "entirely ready" on a morning-after, but we know in such desperate moments that our motive may be remorse rather than repentance, induced more by a throbbing head than a contrite heart. The further we get away from the last addictive binge, the better the wrong-doing looks -- more innocent, possibly even more attractive. AM I READY THEN TO "HAVE GOD REMOVE ALL THESE DEFECTS OF CHARACTER..."?
TODAY I PRAY
May I be "entirely ready" for God to remove my defects of character. May those words "entirely ready" re-summon my determination in case it should fade with time and sobriety. May God be my strength, since I alone cannot erase my faults.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am "entirely ready."
After we take an inventory, determining and admiting the exact nature of our wrongs, we become "entirely ready," as the Sixth Step suggests, "to have God remove all these defects of character." Sure, it's easy to feel like that and be "entirely ready" on a morning-after, but we know in such desperate moments that our motive may be remorse rather than repentance, induced more by a throbbing head than a contrite heart. The further we get away from the last addictive binge, the better the wrong-doing looks -- more innocent, possibly even more attractive. AM I READY THEN TO "HAVE GOD REMOVE ALL THESE DEFECTS OF CHARACTER..."?
TODAY I PRAY
May I be "entirely ready" for God to remove my defects of character. May those words "entirely ready" re-summon my determination in case it should fade with time and sobriety. May God be my strength, since I alone cannot erase my faults.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am "entirely ready."
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Topic: RE: Hello all!
I am so glad you are considering therapy to help you sort out the emotional baggage that went along with the eating behaviors. I did things differently. I had 17 years of therapy for my eating disorder before I had my surgery. I had also been in outpatient treatment for the eating prior to the surgery. The surgery just intensified my emotions, and gave me some heavy duty stuff to work on in therapy.
Good luck with your next step. It is worth the effort.
Trish
Good luck with your next step. It is worth the effort.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Hello all!
Started my journey - 450 lbs (VBG)
Had a revision at - 262 lbs (RNY)
Therapy has been a life savor for me... It's hard to discuss this stuff but it is very needed in my life right now. Good luck to you!
lisa
lisa
Started my journey - 450 lbs (VBG)
Had a revision at - 262 lbs (RNY)
Topic: Hello all!
Not sure how active this forum is or if there are any regulars, but just wanted to say HI! I have come to realize that behind the fat there were some major emotional issues lurking. Let me tell you, it was quite a surprise. I thought I was emotionally stable and healthy. I guess not so much.
I am now considering seeing a therapist because I know I need that extra boost. I have been dealing with things... self-worth, body-image, daddy issues... by myself but it's time I get some help.
I am now considering seeing a therapist because I know I need that extra boost. I have been dealing with things... self-worth, body-image, daddy issues... by myself but it's time I get some help.
Topic: RE: Anxiety/Insmonia - 3 weeks post op - Help!
I have had sleep (or the lack of) issues for a long time and my psychiatrist prescribed Trazadone (non-narcotic) and it works for me. Be very careful with Xanax/Valium/etc. as they are addictive. I know of what I speak....I had to be taken off of them too and I now live with tiny anxiety attacks vs. the ones where I thought that I couldn't breathe. If you need to talk, pm me. I've had some other issues going on that have given me the gift of learning how to cope with stress (life) with new skills. As long as you're getting some sleep/rest you should be ok.
Topic: RE: Catching Up
I am really glad that you called your sponsor instead of listening to the insanity of alcoholism. Bravo! Hope your toe gets better.
Topic: RE: Self soothing Skills
When I start feeling out-of-sorts, the first thing I do is to pick up my phone and call my sponsor and friends/mentors, that always works. I also read, meditate, pray and write. I have found that there are small phrases (ex: one day at a time, take it easy, etc.) that really slow my head & heart rate down.
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