Just saying hi...and a question Topic

Ingmar 08/13/09
I'm pretty much starting out here, after a couple of half-hearted attempts. I was wondering if anyone here deals with clinical depression...I do, and it really factors into my eating/exercising/body image stuff.

Mltoms 09/09/09
Hi, I'm just starting out too (today in fact). And yes, yes, yes. I was glad when I saw this post. I've been exercising for a year and that has helped the depression, but I'm not losing any weight b/c I still keep eating even when I know I'm not hungry.

Ingmar 09/13/09 replied to Mltoms
Glad to read your reply! Exercise does help with my depression too, but sometimes I can't make myself get going and it turns into a sort of vicious cycle. Been on a lot of meds in addition, some of which have really affected my weight...

Dblicher 09/25/09 replied to Ingmar
Yes, I'm coping with depression too. I'm on Lexapro & I exercise a lot. Still have moments or days but have been basically stable for 14 years. Still learning what emotions trigger a desire to eat.

Ingmar 09/26/09 replied to Dblicher
For me it's sadness, anger, and being tired (not exactly an emotion, but a big factor for me).... Oh, and being bored as well.

Pufff 04/12/10
Hi everyone! New here and just dipping a toe in the water. I am really struggling just now due to so much rubbish going on in my life....everything seems just *^!* at the moment and I am turning to food for comfort. Hope to find and offer support here. I look forward to hearing from you.

Nicegetup 09/02/10
Is there anybody here in this group any more?

Lpedrick 10/04/10
I have a pattern of eating at night, after my kids & husband are in bed--it's my time after a busy work/family day, but it's not healthy, and I could use some tips on avoiding the nighttime snack temptation!

Snipper5159 10/07/10 replied to Lpedrick
I am fighting bulimia,and night was the worse time for me,I started MND in Aug. and for some reason having to record everything I eat has really helped to control the urge,I do not know why but I feel this time I can beat it.I find that at night when I do want to binge I get on MND and read the forums and it helps to read what other people are going through and how they cope.
Are there any other people in this group who are fighting bulimia, I would really like to hear how you are dealing with it.

Mandy5133 10/20/10
Hi there. You are not alone in your struggle. I too battle with bulimia and night times or anytime that I am alone are the worst times. I am going to counseling and the urges are getting less and less, however I now understandtuat thy will always be there. They are the first tools that we reach for in our coping toolbox, especially when things don't go right in life. I have decided to not let it control and not invest anymore time into this sickness. It is a struggle but with help we can get through it. It's so hard because if I was an alcholic I could simply give up drinking. Food is something we all need and I need to start seeing it as necessary not " good" or "bad".
Anyway didn't mean to ramble but hopefully we can help each other in this!

Just saying hi...and a question