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[Andre31]

Hi to all!

So, I don’t really know what happend or when but I’ve gained 20 kilos in 4 months but that’s not the biggest problem because I have always been like this, gain a few kilos and then loose them, but it’s worst now.When I’m sad or upset or even bored I feel the need to eat something and it’s a strong feeling.After eating I feel down and stupid because that’s not what I really want.It’s not an excuse but I moved 5 months ago in uk and it’s not really how I thought..

I don’t know maybe someone been through this and can give me at least an advice..

Thanks!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Andre31

I'm sorry to hear that your move to the UK hasn't been what you expected and that you're feeling quite down. Have you tried to join things in your local community? Maybe a church group, or a leisure centre? Some kind of sporting group? An evening class? You should be able to find things that are happening near you, by looking online. I understand it's not easy taking the first step to integrate yourself, but I'm sure that once you do, you'll be glad you did.

In the meantime, you can log on here frequently and make some cyber friends, who will also help you to lose weight

All of the information you need about the forum can be found in Pinned Posts healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... and I hope you'll be joining all the Events, Challenges and Clubs that we run, especially a weigh-in and the daily diary.

We've found active participation to be key to successful weight loss and, of course, it's a good way to get to know people, find inspiration and share support and encouragement.

Wishing you all the best for 2020

[BonnieBoo7]

Hello Andre31

Well done for posting. I think we've all felt this way on occasion, but if you want it bad enough then you can make it happen. My advice is to stop worrying about your weight and start thinking about your health and your fitness. View weightloss as a side effect of these. I lost a lot of weight last year, but what excites me more is how much I can do now. I do a lot of walking, yoga and an hour a day on an exercise bike. I love it.

And welcome to the UK. I lived in the states for 13 years. It can be hard to integrate even when it's in your own language. But it was a wonderful experience. Just keep going and you'll start to feel more at home.

Good luck!

[Annekelly58]

It sounds like you're having a rough time. I hope things pick up for you soon.

[Subtle_badger]

Moving to a new country is hard. Putting on 20kg is pretty extreme reaction and an indicator of your mental health and a threat to your physical health.

Do you have access to the NHS? If so, do you have a GP yet? If yes to the first, and no to the second, it's high time you did. Talk to your neighbours if you can to get a recommendation, or ask at local pharmacists, then go to a GP surgery and register. Then make an appointment. You need support.

You can also self refer for counselling. nhs.uk/service-search/find-... (that's England only. If you are in another part of the UK, there is probably something similar). I would do this now, because it can take months from first registering to seeing a counsellor. The first thing that will happen is you will get a phone interview. At the end of that you will possibly get a tentative diagnosis, which can be helpful.

Good luck. I hope we see a lot of you here.