Feeling a bit discouraged

[Bluetj]

Hello everyone, haven't been doing to much posting because really been a slump. With the anxiety, depression & covid 19, food has became my best friend. I have gained about 25 lbs in the last few months. B4 covid I I was doing good on my weight lost journey. My self esteem has really crashed. Growing up, I was teased about being skinny, heard all the skinny jokes. I look at myself now & just feel disgusted. First I wanted to gain now I'm crying to lose. Seems like I can't be satisfied about anything. 😔😪

[JessieEmBee]

I get it. My depression and anxiety are acting up so so bad lately. I am overweight also, but honestly that take doesn't bother me much. My biggest problem is anxiety that I'm not smart enough or I never say the right thing. Constant worrying about what I'm doing wrong. It's exhausting. I am literally barely holding on right now.

I guess the point I'm trying to get to is, I get it. It sucks. And I wish I could help but sometimes there is nothing to say but I get it.

Love 💖🥰

[Bluetj in reply to JessieEmBee]

Thx for responding. I feel like my weight problem is becoming an extension of the rest. U know the saying 'misery loves company'. Anxiety, depression, weight, Corona, the list seems to be growing.

[Perriex]

I understand. I am fighting depression, anxiety and weight right now.

I live in a cold climate (winter just hit), and it's really hard to stay active, especially since my favorite activity is walking, and that is super limited in the winter.

I have been doing Qigong, which I highly recommend. Not so much for weight loss, but for depression and anxiety.

They call it "moving meditation."

I'm thinking of making a separate post about it because it has become my saving grace lately.

♡

[kvolm2016]

Sorry to hear that this has been such a tough season for you. You are definitely not alone in the struggles. It is so easy to add the weight when food is our comfort, boredom filler, stress release or any other ways that we use food as an emotional substitute. Is your anxiety/depression being treated with meds and/or therapy?