Weight loss and Mental illness HELP!

Started by Lyssa Poole, May 06 2010 03:48 AM

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#1 Lyssa Poole

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Posted 06 May 2010 - 03:48 AM

I just started the program recently. I was very excited and still am to go on this journey. I am a multiple trauma survivor, who was often tortured with food. Either having to cook and not being allowed to eat, or just plane being starved. It has been 3 years since I was rescued form that and I am proud to be taking these steps to better myself. I am overweight because, well these things happened and my OCD kicked in and told me food was bad, and I wasn't allowed to have it.

I am wondering if there is anyone out there like me. Someone who has trouble eating so many times a day, or struggles with OCD or PTSD or any mental illness for that matter. I would really like someone to talk to for some insight.

I know I will do well at this, but I am hitting some bumps, and was just looking for some advice/support from someone who has " been there"

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#2 Only1flower

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Posted 07 July 2010 - 02:48 PM

Lyssa,

I have OCD as well. Although it has not been giving me problems with my food. I do struggle in other areas. I am a chronic hand washer. I do however struggle when I am cooking my family their dinner if it is chicken. I tend to feel like i have gotten salmonella on me and need to change cloths and wash my hands constantly.
ANYWAY Although our struggles are not the same I wanted to introduce myself and let you know. You are not alone!! Feel free to chat with me some time It would be nice to have a friend that understands the same types of struggles.

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#3 NanakateWest

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Posted 24 February 2011 - 09:58 AM

Did you see the Oprah show with our new spokesperson, Carrie Fisher, and her Mom, Debbie? Carrie talked about her battles with severe bipolar disease. She is so open and I love her honesty and self depracating sense of humor. I'm sure you can get that show somewhere on the internet. Made me feel good and I also take antidepressants and am the 4th generation of depressed women in my family. Taking some control with the armband and the staunch support of my consultant are keeping me going in my up and down journey. Hang in there, because you deserve nothing less!!!!!

>Kathryn<BR>Auburn,</A> Washington<BR>SW - 251<BR>CW - 235<BR>Goal - I am concentrating on 5% at a time rather than get caught up in the total lbs so much. I have lost my first 5% in the past two months and am settling in with the improved health feelings at each 5%.

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#4 caper_dj

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Posted 26 April 2011 - 05:00 PM

Hi Lyssa,

So sorry to hear what you had to go through. Hopefully your experience will make you stronger.

I too have OCD/depression, though I manage well on meds. I have had the opposite problem, I would obsess over eating, to the point where I would crave food for DAYS and would drive myself insane trying to resist it. I always gave up in the end and ate until I was physically ill. I too went without as a child (not as severely as yourself), so I struggle with the mentality that the food will always be there now. In fact, the past two days were a complete binge for me because of work and life related stress. Now I'm back on track. I've found that with the meds, plus learning how to control that nagging voice in my head is what gets me through. I've been overweight for almost 20 years, I can't let my mental illness ruin my life a day longer.

Good luck in your journey, and you aren't alone