Newbie!

[Bubblechar1]

Apologies in advance, I'm new to this. I have bin struggling with my weight for a very long time and within the past year Iv bin suffering with depression and anxiety. I have support around me but i feel alone because know one knows!😶

[lizzie42]

I have been in your position,get some help,talk to people,they really want to help,just signed up for this today,hoping to get some motivation

[nteapea]

Welcome to the forum I am sorry that you feel unwell and I know myself that this can affect your weight. I found my GP very helpful when I suffered a spell of depression and would really recommend getting some support from your doctor as well as all the lovely people on the forum. There is a very useful pinned post for newbies to the right or bottom depending on your device that gives advice like how to join in the Monday morning weigh in. Please keep posting the forum will help you and good luck 😀

[Anita44]

Hi, sorry to hear about your sufferings, you are definatley in the right place to get further support, I have been through the same since getting divorced and living alone with my children, working too. Food has been my comfort but I know that it really isn't, need to be motivated to get healthy and beat this, I know you can too. keep smiling and be positive. x

[jillbaby65]

You sound just like me. I am new at this, too.

Dealing with death in the family...death of my best friend, my 16 year old dog. Which has set my depression on a roller coaster ride. The weight..disgusts me..I don't think it will get right until my mind does. I am a loner no friends really due to addictions that I must stay away from..not that they were really a friend. Oh well..hope we can be chatty friends

[Lori59]

Huggles, well done on taking the first step and as others have said talk to people.

I am on medication for depression so I do understand, you are not alone really

[marigold4]

I too didn't tell anyone I was suffering from anxiety and panic attacks except my best friend - this made things worse because I avoided going anywhere I thought would set me off and I would show myself up. Now everyone knows and most people are kind and helpful and although I'm still not comfortable in some situations I give everything a go. I found exercise a big help too. Exercise also seems to help keep your diet going - its seems to give you willpower somehow, so good luck Hun and share your troubles - it helps xx