Eating disorder/depression

[dawn72]

I am a compulsive overeater...

I was wondering how many people here that are compulsive overeaters suffer from clinical depression...if you are taking meds, what kind are you taking if so? My mom has told me for years and years to see someone and I am now looking into it. I am going to call my doctors office when it opens in a few minutes. I am restless, sleepless and full of anxiety. I need to do something..FAST.

My worse fear is that a doctor will put me on an addictive drug. My addictive personality just couldnt handle that. I have been in and out of councelling for a few years, but I just cant deal with some issues and I stop going. I want a clinical diagnosis. Something is wrong with me that I know. I just want to hear others ideas and suggestions.

Dawn

[sugarssweetpea]

I personally think that for myself that a lot of my depression stems from unhealthy eating habits & lack of exercise. I am not saying that yours does, but it is something worth checking out before jumping on meds (in my own opinion). I know that I feel A LOT better, happier, more energetic when I treat my body right. All that junk food messes with our chemistry. We were never meant to eat it. God did not create it. We should not put it in our bodies. (Much easier said than done of course. I am currently 100 lbs over weight myself). Anyway, much prayers to you that you find the answers you are looking for.

[dawn72]

I have spent the better half of my life overweight and being a highly functional person...quite happy with lots of friends. It just seems like at certain points in my life I get into such a deep gloom and I cant help myself out of it. About 5 years ago I lost 115 pounds..quietly gained it back though. Even at my thinest and healthiest I found this cloud hung over me. When life is great its AWESOME..but when its bad its HORRIFYING...doesnt anyone here relate??

Dawn

[renee18]

I can understand in many ways. I have eating issues and depression. I am on medicine. I do have the high high and the low low. I think that it is worth talking to your dr. about. Medicine is not the only answer for me it is medicine, taking care of myself, and counseling. Let us know how your doing

Shana

[bikewench]

yes Dawn... I relate.

I am a compulsive overeater and bulimic... and I suffer from anxiety and depression.

It just seems like at certain points in my life I get into such a deep gloom and I cant help myself out of it.

My gloom decends when I start beating up on me.

And a cycle begins....

I feel like crap .. mentally and physicly.. because I eat bad things and get no exercise.. so I'm high on sugar... and down on my fat generated by excess food and no activity.... and I feel like crap.. mentally and physicly... because I eat bad things............

round and round....

down I go....


The only way I can achieve any permanent relief from that mental anguish is to make daily changes in my life.... one day at a time.....
And to give myself loving... affirming messages....

No more nasty to myself....

And I need to feel that I am close to God... cause that's the only time the anxiety goes away....
and when I feel self love... and feel connection to God.... I feel worthy to live... and the doom and gloom receeds....

..unless I again stop taking good care of me with moderate healthy food.... and daily walks... rides... whatever....
and positive affirmations....
and talking to God...


Our emotions do not rule our thoughts Dawn...
We think our emotions into being....
So... if you are tearing yourself down... and neglecting to take care of you....
YOU are going to know it.... and your going to grieve that....
for.. if we can't be there lovingly and supportively for ourselves.....
then who..?

[dawn72]

Originally Posted by bikewench

yes Dawn... I relate.

I am a compulsive overeater and bulimic... and I suffer from anxiety and depression.




My gloom decends when I start beating up on me.

And a cycle begins....

I feel like crap .. mentally and physicly.. because I eat bad things and get no exercise.. so I'm high on sugar... and down on my fat generated by excess food and no activity.... and I feel like crap.. mentally and physicly... because I eat bad things............

round and round....

down I go....


The only way I can achieve any permanent relief from that mental anguish is to make daily changes in my life.... one day at a time.....
And to give myself loving... affirming messages....

No more nasty to myself....

And I need to feel that I am close to God... cause that's the only time the anxiety goes away....
and when I feel self love... and feel connection to God.... I feel worthy to live... and the doom and gloom receeds....

..unless I again stop taking good care of me with moderate healthy food.... and daily walks... rides... whatever....
and positive affirmations....
and talking to God...


Our emotions do not rule our thoughts Dawn...
We think our emotions into being....
So... if you are tearing yourself down... and neglecting to take care of you....
YOU are going to know it.... and your going to grieve that....
for.. if we can't be there lovingly and supportively for ourselves.....
then who..?

Thank you for your response...it makes alot of sense. I do not believe in God and have lost touch with my higher power. My mind is such a fog right now and meetings feel so distant..but I will try somehow to try some new techniques..thanks again,

Dawn