I want to be happy....
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| Fri, 07-31-2009 - 2:06pm |
Hello all,
First time here, but I need some support. We just moved to a new city because my husband is in the military. My job is allowing me to work from home in our new city. I'm 50 lbs overweight and I know it. It makes me depressed. I have no friends. I work so much we are up to our ears in boxes and I have no time to get us settled - or to meet friends. We have a beautiful 3 year old daughter who is a joy - except the move has been hard on her and she's having some tantrums. I enjoy a glass of wine or some beer a bit too much to cope and I know that makes me tired and in the end, more depressed. We joined a gym, but I need to actually go. I just feel so overwhelmed by everything and want to cry. Working from home is too close to the kitchen as well. I can't bear to gain another pound, but I can't seem to make the positive changes to feel good about myself etc. I don't know where to turn.
Please offer some advice - I need some help to be happy and healthy again.

Welcome to DS! You have made the first step - admitting that there is an issue - depression. Now you need to find a solution. Start with going to your primary physician and explain what is going on. S/he very well may put you on some meds. They will help you get focused that way you can enjoy your child, enjoy your job and heck get a little healthier while your at it. Over all it will put you in a better frame of mind.
This is another post I am going to have to get back to this weekend. I know there are different support groups out there. I want to provide you with some links to those sites but my focus totally left me.
Please bare with me. Today has been a bad day at my house . . . .