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Topic: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
05/26 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
I know today that I no longer have to proceed on my own. I've learned that it's safer, more sensible and surer to move forward with friends who are going in the same direction as I. None of us need feel shame at using help, since we all help each other. It's no more a sign of weakness to use help in recovering from my addiction than it is to use a crutch if I have a broken leg. To those who need it, and to those who see its usefulness, a crutch is a beautiful thing. DO I SOMETIMES STILL REFUSE TO ACCEPT EASILY-OBTAINED ASSISTANCE?
TODAY I PRAY
God make me see that it is not a sign of weakness to ask for help, that the comraderie of the group is what makes it work for each of us. Like a vaccine for diphtheria or polio, The Program and the strength of the group have proved themselves as precentives for slips and backsliding. Praise God for the tools of recovery.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Help is as near as my telephone.
I know today that I no longer have to proceed on my own. I've learned that it's safer, more sensible and surer to move forward with friends who are going in the same direction as I. None of us need feel shame at using help, since we all help each other. It's no more a sign of weakness to use help in recovering from my addiction than it is to use a crutch if I have a broken leg. To those who need it, and to those who see its usefulness, a crutch is a beautiful thing. DO I SOMETIMES STILL REFUSE TO ACCEPT EASILY-OBTAINED ASSISTANCE?
TODAY I PRAY
God make me see that it is not a sign of weakness to ask for help, that the comraderie of the group is what makes it work for each of us. Like a vaccine for diphtheria or polio, The Program and the strength of the group have proved themselves as precentives for slips and backsliding. Praise God for the tools of recovery.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Help is as near as my telephone.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
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on 5/26/09 11:38 am - NH
on 5/26/09 11:38 am - NH
Topic: Grief
Post Date: 5/26/09 6:36 pm
Has anyone had to go in for depression or bipolar?
What do they do for you , my therapist is thinking I need to go into an in house treatment for my depression that is part of my bipolar.
Has anyone had grief so bad that the depression ate at them until they thought they would die?
My grief over a death is terrible , I am not suicidal and I am under the care of a therapist but I do not think I can handle this greif alone, alone as in a weekly visit to my therapist. I am on bipolar meds and anxiett meds but stilll I am barely functioning and I am ready to curl up and never uncurl.
Does anyone relate to any of this pain?
PM if you want privacy.
I am afraid to go inpatient because I do not know anyone who has before so I have no one ot ask what it is like inside , I am just afraid to go .
Has anyone had to go in for depression or bipolar?
What do they do for you , my therapist is thinking I need to go into an in house treatment for my depression that is part of my bipolar.
Has anyone had grief so bad that the depression ate at them until they thought they would die?
My grief over a death is terrible , I am not suicidal and I am under the care of a therapist but I do not think I can handle this greif alone, alone as in a weekly visit to my therapist. I am on bipolar meds and anxiett meds but stilll I am barely functioning and I am ready to curl up and never uncurl.
Does anyone relate to any of this pain?
PM if you want privacy.
I am afraid to go inpatient because I do not know anyone who has before so I have no one ot ask what it is like inside , I am just afraid to go .
Topic: RE: 60 days of sobriety
Thanks for your honesty, Ramon. I once had 8 years, and again 6 years. It is 18 months since my relapsing started, and I have only been able to get 90 days together so far, but this is where I am right now, 60+ days.
We will just have to keep doing the program, one day at a time.
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: Grateful Post..
Happy Tuesday..
Today I am grateful..
For bacon and eggs.. Little did I know just how much they meant to me..
For special friendships that last no matter what..
For a good time this past weekend..
For phone calls, that I thought I would never get, from people that have not always been a fan of mine..
For day eight coming and going..
Today I am grateful..
For bacon and eggs.. Little did I know just how much they meant to me..
For special friendships that last no matter what..
For a good time this past weekend..
For phone calls, that I thought I would never get, from people that have not always been a fan of mine..
For day eight coming and going..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: RE: 60 days of sobriety
Congrats on your 60 days.. Coming from a man who just blew 15 years I am doing good at to get my 8th day in.. Congrats again..
Ramon Lopez
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Topic: Deplin
It's been close to a week that I've been on Deplin . www.deplin.com/DeplinFacts,HowItWorks
I take it to augment my Zoloft. So far, the suicidal thoughts have been brought way down. The "stinkin' thinkin'" is strangely curtailed. I say strange because the way it happens. When the thoughts start, they just seem too halt mid thought and fade away.
It says it usually take 4 -6 weeks for full effect. But it's already made a difference for me in those two areas.
I'm not out of the house yet. Still not exercising and doing social things. But I have hope that this will help.
Dana
I take it to augment my Zoloft. So far, the suicidal thoughts have been brought way down. The "stinkin' thinkin'" is strangely curtailed. I say strange because the way it happens. When the thoughts start, they just seem too halt mid thought and fade away.
It says it usually take 4 -6 weeks for full effect. But it's already made a difference for me in those two areas.
I'm not out of the house yet. Still not exercising and doing social things. But I have hope that this will help.
Dana
Topic: RE: ~SPIRITUAL NOT RELIGIOUS~ A DAY AT A TIME
i hope it's ok to reply. they told me when i started this journey that i needed to "identify in" if i wanted to make it. it was so easy to find ways to feel different and discouraged, but once i started looking for ways i was the same, that was so easy too! in fact now there's almost no experiencei feel like i can't identify with in some way! and that's a great feeling, to be part of a community or a group of people, or even just one other person, to have common ground and not be outside.
Topic: RE: 60 days of sobriety
Just hit 18 years myself and it's still just one day sober at a a time. congratulations on your 60 days. don't you love chips? i live for that stuff LOL.... like getting a gold star on my spelling test, only better! your honesty is where it's at, i'm happy to hear it and you keep it simple and keep your eyes on the prize, because there is truly no better way to live.
Topic: RE: Motrin/Advil
My doc says to strictlyl stay with the Tylenol products...they are safer for us.....
I have found that Tylenol does me okay........it helps.....................good luck !!
STAY AWAY FROM THE CHOCOLATE.................THATS NOT A GOOD THING !!
I have found that Tylenol does me okay........it helps.....................good luck !!
STAY AWAY FROM THE CHOCOLATE.................THATS NOT A GOOD THING !!
- Pease check out Dr. Connie Stapleton's Website. A lot of good information on there for all WLS patients regardless of the surgery you chose. Good luck to all and I'm here for you if you want to send me an email. I'll answer it as soon as possible.
- Total Lost: 139 lbs
- Current Weight: 263
- As of 11-10-13 I have had weight gain. Not happy about that.
- RNY: 10-16-07 = 338: Highest weight: 350+ Lowest Weight: 199
Topic: RE: Reflux/GERD
Highest Weight/1st Consult WeightSurgery Weight/Current Weight/Goal Weight
327 322 308.5 198.5 165
Hey Donna,
Are you taking pills or crushing your meds?
I know every dr. is different but I am not to have any whole pills until 6 weeks post op. I'm on the chewable pepcid 2x a day for my GERD and it's really helping.
Maybe try taking your meds with warm liquid. I've heard that helps to get them down.
Are you taking pills or crushing your meds?
I know every dr. is different but I am not to have any whole pills until 6 weeks post op. I'm on the chewable pepcid 2x a day for my GERD and it's really helping.
Maybe try taking your meds with warm liquid. I've heard that helps to get them down.
Highest Weight/1st Consult WeightSurgery Weight/Current Weight/Goal Weight
327 322 308.5 198.5 165
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