My heart goes out to you, Lory. I am glad you are aware of the relationship between your depression and food . . . and have kept the gain to a minimum. Keep blogging. Writing helps!

by DRJANRAY

:hi: Lory!! Seems like a lot of us have been struggling lately! Maybe it is something in the air and it will blow out of here with spring. Remember to try and focus on the positive things you have and give thanks. You have a great understanding of yourself and and your body so I know you will do the right things. Breathe!!!:kiss:

by MEYDEE

Good for you for recognizing what's going on and pushing yourself to take the positive steps to get back to your normal, happy self. Sunshine always helps. As does exercise. And -- don't be afraid to go see a social worker or counselor who specializes in depression..it really does help to talk to a professional. Hugs to you. :kiss:

by RECRE8SUZ

One of the best things for me to do at times like this is to take balancing baths -- often. You run a nice hot bath and put in one small box of baking soda and then fill that empty box with sea salt or epsom salt and throw that in too so both dissolve. They have a combined effect of balancing body, mind, spirit. If you have some lavender oil (and like it) throw some in too -- or maybe a favorite perfume. Whatever smells good to you -- or nothing at all. Soak for over twenty minutes. I like to just lie in there and breathe slowly with a hand towel soaked and put on the front of my body. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Deep, steady, slow, even. Ahhhhhhhh! OK, sometimes I go for 40 minutes!

by FRANI

:thumbu2: That's great news that you haven't been snacking at night. Whatever it takes to keep us from the fridge--real or imagined locks--let's do it!

by MARJORIEO

Sorry, Lory that you're feeling down. I agree that you need to get to the dr. for some discussion and help. You have a lot of things that are weighing pretty heavy on you.... I'm glad you were able to keep your eating under control. :y: (((((hugs))))) :love: :kiss: Can you have a nice long talk with someone in your church also -- a pastor or a counselor they might have? Sometimes when we are burdened down with worries, it's good to have someone to help us carry the load a bit.

by BUN201

Thanks so much for your comments Lory, I haven't had trouble with Carbs, and in Canada they have told us counting NOT Carbs is the NEW Diabetic routine. They want us to go by portion sizes. That may be ok for most - but I just can't seem to lose weight that way, although I can keep my BS under control.

I want to apologize for my previous comment - I sound very very rude, but I was kind of making it a "tough love" :kiss: comment. But I should know that YOU know what you are doing, because you have done so well on losing weight. I just wish I had found this program 10 years ago when I was your age.

I DO hope that you are going to feel better soon. Kel :rock1:

by KELOSE

:'(Sounds (sounds only) like you got it under control hun, but do you? I noticed that you hven't logged in your diary much, this month. Perhaps that's part of the problem, whatcha think? I know you don't FEEL like doing it, but concentrating on something that you NEED to do to keep that EXCELLENT weight loss where it is, just may be able to jog that downer.:clown1:

BUT all the comments made from your supporters are valid. :y:I have been in your state - just didn't feel like anything would ever be "right" again, and cried :cry4: just because something on the news hit me wrong. So FOR SURE "get thee to the doctor", and seeing your age - get him to give you a hormone test to see if you are in Peri-Menopause, if that's the case, he can help you. Don't just let him give you an anti-depressant. You need the cause.

We will all be awaiting your next few blogs. :kiss: Luv & Hugz to you ----- Kel :rock1:

by KELOSE

Go directly to your doctor! I've had problems with depression also and you are not in good shape. Please go. The financial situation may have brought you down, though on the surface you are coping well with it. Maybe there's a slight letdown after losing all the weight. And losing a lot of weight can cause depression in people susceptible to it, according to the psychiatrist that I see. A friend of mine who had bariatric surgery and lost 100 pounds that I referred to my psychiatrist just had a depressive reaction, and she told her that he was waiting for her to go through a mood drop, and that it is very typical of someone losing a lot of weight. So he changed her meds, and she is doing much better. As you will be soon.

by CATWALKER

You really do need to talk to your doctor, there are so many reasons why this could be happening and with your medical history you really don't need to be taking chances. Your lemonade comment cracks me up!!

by TDBHALL

Sorry you have been feeling down. I went through a brief period of that recently myself--even the things that always give me joy (my bunnies and dog) didn't give me feelings of joy. I'm glad it has passed. After seeing quite a bit of talk about hormones on Oprah a month or two back it makes me wonder if hormonal changes might have caused it.

by MARJORIEO

You are so smart to pay attention to your moods, and follow your own advice to exercise and get out into the sun. The weather is perfect "take a walk" weather right now :)

by AMANDALCB

I hope you feel better soon. 2 months is a long time to feel like this. Pls see your dr and get some help. Good luck.

by MEDIASUE