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5/21/13 1:51 P

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for taking the time to read my intro. I was happy to find a team I can join for support. I've been though allot since last August 2012. I had several deaths in my family including my dad which was not expected, had to stop talking to a few family members which took a emotion toll on me,work is complicated with long hours, not really feeling connected to my partner like I used to. I felt like I was dealing with my emotions well at first by treating myself to mani, massages, shopping, exercising you know things to make me feel good. Today was a WOW moment for me. I realized I've been overspending way too much, as much as I put a happy face on I'm really feeling jaded and bitter, I stop exercising and I have been overeating to make myself feel better but looking at myself 50lbs heavier I feel disgusting. The worse part is I don't feel motivated one day I am and then the next I give up. I know I could do better but I need help.....

I realize I can't be so prideful and be perfect, i want to let go and forgive. I want to live a healthy lifestyle. I want to love myself instead of trying to make everyone else happy.

How do you motivate yourself on a bad day?

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5/9/13 2:22 P

Hi All,

I just happened upon this team today. I'm trying to resist the D bug this week but the closer we get to Mday. The harder it is to resist.

My mom passed away two days before Christmas in 2012 so this will be the first Mday without her and it is not easy for me. I have been eating everything before it eats me the closer to Sunday I get. I keep trying to remind myself of the friend who's mom died during her birth. She never got to meet her mom and I had mine for 49 years but it still a struggle.

Please keep me in your prayers, thoughts or whatever. I know I will make it but....

- Val

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4/27/13 3:10 P

Hello Everyone,

I am not new to Spark but am to this team. I have GAD and struggle with emotional/boredom eating. I have a lot of stress now because my husband has been unemployed since Oct 2011. Take care all.

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3/25/13 1:49 A

Hello- My name is Angela. I am nervous coming on here but want to change and finally get healthier,happier and less stressed. Tired of feeling this way and depressed by letting others negativity get me down. Plus trying to deal with/get over my past for good so it stops destroying my future. I dont trust other much anymore or open up when I get hurt or have people use it against me.

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3/12/13 8:51 A

Hi, I'm Brenda. I suffer from lots of emotional "stuff". I have had a really bad couple of years but in the last 2 years I have come a long way and am doing much better. I still battle daily with things but I can handle it.

I am excited to be a part of this team. It always help to talk with people who have been there.

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2/24/13 2:16 P

Welcome to the team Bekah. I hope you will find the support you need.


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2/24/13 10:19 A

Hello Bekah it is nice to meet you.

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2/23/13 7:25 P

Hi, I'm Bekah. I've been on Spark people for some time, but am just coming back from a 1 year break. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety about 2 and a half years ago and have been hospitalized 4 times, although, it was has been a year since my last hospitalization. Which is nice because I was in the hospital 4 times in one year. I was raised in a cult and am dealing with the emotional turmoil that comes from leaving a cult and trying to maintain a relationship with my parents, who still believe heartily in the teachings of the cult leader.

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2/19/13 9:52 P

Hi Pam. Welcome. Thank you for sharing.

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My name is Amanda. I haven't been diagnosed with depression or anxiety, but I have all of the symptoms. I choose not to seek medical help because I don't want the stigma to follow me in my career or other aspects of my life. I am working on it through other outlets - friends, family, Sparkpeople, etcetera. I'm about to turn 29. I got married this year, got pregnant the week of the honeymoon, had a miscarriage, and immediately after, found out that my husband had been cheating on me before we were married. We are working things out, and I am working everyday to gt stronger, but it creeps up on me and it's difficult to open up to others, but I know that it helps. I need all the help I can get. : )

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2/19/13 12:57 P

Welcome to the team! Eurydice!

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2/19/13 12:13 P

Hi, everyone. I'm an on and off sparkpeople member trying to lose weight and fight off depression and anxiety. For a while now I am on medication and by doctors orders trying to get involved more with people, go out (not happening yet a lot) and communicate. I am looking for friends and a nice community to help each other reach goals.

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2/8/13 11:50 A

Hi, my name is Pam. I've been a spark member for a while now off & on. The last 10 years have been really bad for me. In 2003 my daughter passed away in her sleep, age 32, autopsy couldn't give an answer as to why. After she died I fell into deep depression. Two years later my mom died. Five years ago my son was diagnosed with a disease that attacked his lung. He was the list for a lung transplant, but he didn't make it. January 3rd my son passed away at the age of 43. No mother should have to bury a child, let alone 2. Not sure if this is the right team for me, but I thought I would give it a try.

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1/20/13 2:30 A

Hello, I am glad to see a new page. Health of mental and physical go together.

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1/6/13 9:53 P

Hi All, My name is Miriam and I used to be on sparkpeople but kind of completely fell out of it for a while. A couple of years ago I started having regular and severe panic attacks. After struggling with panic attacks and constant anxiety, (death anxiety in particular), I started medication (effexor) about a year and a half ago. Since then I've just recently gotten married and I am hoping to have a baby in the next few years. First I need to get off of my anxiety medication and I am working on my weight which has crept up partly as a result of all the anxiety issues. Anyways, I'm 180 and am trying to get down to my more comfortable weight of 145 so I still have a ways to go! As of today, I am starting to work on my weight and as of this coming friday, I am starting decreasing my medication and beginning cognitive behavioural therapy. Looking forward to meeting all of you.

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1/5/13 11:46 A

HI was here awhile back but had some down times but am back today. I still have a lot of emotional pain and stress and am now they say i am diabetic to top it off and that I need to. Iose 150 lbs t get healthy. I need help.

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12/7/12 12:09 A

Hi everyone! My name is Randi and I am just returning to SparkPeople after a year break (and gaining back 20 of the pounds I lost). I am a stay-at-home mom by day, a college student by night, and am in the process coming to grips with being diagnosed with a mental illness. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.

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12/5/12 12:47 P

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11/30/12 9:33 A

Hello my name is Emmeline I am joining I have battled depression for along time silently. I have tried counseling in the past no good positive results; most of the counselors tell me what a positive happy person that I am that they have trouble believing that I have problems. The last time I tried counseling I was about to have my last child and I was afraid I wouldn't be a good parent that I would fail all three of my children. this was an unexpected pregnancy and well toward the end of the many sessions I said to the counselor the thing I would like to talk about was the people whom raised me were not parents and I have these memories but they're blocked and I can't seem to get them out during a time period. The counselor blew me off and told me I was fine. Two years later I remembered that the people raising me wasn't my parents, I remembered being four years old coming to live with them, losing my family, coming to the United States. The family that raised me changed my name from Emmeline to Amy; after their deceased daughter. That is when I started getting abused I just blocked it all out for protection. My fear of parenting actually rode on that moment that I couldn't get out. A year later I got diagnosed with cancer. I remember my wonderful momma and why she named me Emmeline and so I have gone back to my birth name to honor my birth mother. I am here today because I am fighting emotional pain it is my goal to overcome this that counselors could not help but I am not doing this journey alone God, my Heavenly Father. He is my great physician, counselor and Father that will not leave me nor forsake me.

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11/27/12 1:45 P

Hello Emily, Congratulations on your graduation from Julliard and on your new job! Its is both exciting and scary to move to another state or country. I was 17 and lived in Germany for 7 months while my husband was in the military. It was scary at first, when it came time to leave I didn't want to leave I loved it so much. Back in the states we moved to 3 different states within 2 years time. It is great to make new friends the hard part was starting over again. I was bascially living a single life with 3 young children as my husband worked 18 hour days. My advice is just be yourself and don't be afraid to ask questions as far as moving to your new location.

I'm really sorry to hear of your break up with your long term boyfriend and that you are hurting so much. I'm going through this with my daughter as well. She also brings up how can she trust again as well. I really don't have any answers here as the reason I'm single now is because my husband passed away. However the only thing that I can say is that maybe he wasn't that special someone, and when that special someone comes around you will know in your heart. I really believe in my heart that the special someone meant for us is loyal to us.The trust issue is a big one and one I really don't have an answer to. One thing I can offer is to keep busy and this is hard I know being unemployed as I am as well. I walk alot. I keep house. You can start to pack up things instead of having the mad rush at the end. Even though you don't have to practice anymore might be a good idea to still practice to keep yourself agile for your job. Having no insurance find low income clinics that work on a sliding scale this is what I have had to do.

Best wishes to you and good luck on your new job.
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11/27/12 2:41 A

I'm Emily, I'm 26 and currently in NYC. The last 6 months have been a whirlwind of emotional events, both good and bad, ranging from graduating with a MM from Juilliard to being dumped over the phone by my long-term live-in boyfriend, never to speak again (he was out of town on a trip and I found out later that he met someone else). I've been practicing like a madwoman and taking auditions, and finally last week, I was offered a job. I'm thrilled- but still struggling with the depression and shock that came with the break-up that I never really dealt with. Although I'm sure things will get better, I don't start my new job for another 2 1/2 months, and now I don't have all that practice to distract myself. I find myself watching hours and hours of TV, can't seem to even cook myself a decent meal. I managed to run about half a mile today, but my life recently has been so sedentary that was a struggle.

The job, by the way, is on the other coast, and in Canada no less. I'm sure it'll be wonderful, but it's super stressful, moving so far. I'm completely overwhelmed by the changes that have happened and by the changes that are imminent. Worst of all I'm feeling completely alone. I never expected my ex to treat me like that. I trusted him. How will I ever trust again?

In the meantime I have no health insurance and no job. I'm looking for motivation to do something with the time I have left in NYC. I know I'm not the first to go through this kind of thing. I would really appreciate suggestions.

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11/12/12 8:58 P

welcome Amy, looks like we are in a couple of the same teams, looking forward to meeting you

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11/11/12 12:05 P

I'm Amy, and I have a large amount of weight to lose. I like walking as my primary exercise but as I've gotten bigger, walking for any length of time is very hard for me to do. I'm trying to cut out most processed foods and eat closer to nature. The simpliar, the better.
Thanks

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11/2/12 8:21 A

Ellen it is nice to meet you

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10/31/12 8:06 A

Hi Happy Halloween everyone! My name is Ellen I have been here a few times in the past but only to gain weight back. My doc said this time I need to lose it or else, I did not like the or else bit. I'm 61 and live in the midwest, I realize my weight is causing most of my health issues so its time or me to get with it, I have anxiety disorders but I told my doc what woman in todays age, does not have this?

This looks like where I belong, hoping to get to know you as time goes by, have a good day all!

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10/22/12 9:35 A

Hi and welcome to the Team!

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10/21/12 12:09 P

Hi everyone, I have been with Spark People a little while now and am just really beginning to move around to teams that I feel I really need to be a part of. Well, let me back up a little bit. I didn't realize that I had a true depression issue until very recently when I had gone through a slow down on my job and slowly stopped doing everything I was proud of doing lately such as my workouts, eating and water consumption. It really hit home when I did not feel like going to the bus stop with my grandbaby and her mom which is a daily routine for us. I got up afterwards and walked the dogs and then felt bad for not going. Since then, I came back here and found this team and really liked what I saw and felt this is where I wanted to be. My other teams are great. I just felt I needed the extra support which is here on this team. Stress was my trigger. I had overcome so much recently but did not realize that I had a depression component also.

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9/25/12 10:42 P

welcome to the team & the rest of your life!!!! 1st get it in your head that you are someone special & anyone who doesn't tell you that can go scratch themselves lol. Wonderful & supportive group you joined !

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9/25/12 10:41 P

welcome to the team & the rest of your life!!!! 1st get it in your head that you are someone special & anyone who doesn't tell you that can go scratch themselves lol. Wonderful & supportive group you joined !

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9/25/12 9:40 A

Welcome, friends!

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9/25/12 7:03 A

Hi Im 36 and have been dealing with depression and anxiety my whole life. I have a daugther thats 10 and live with my fiancee. I really need help to cope with living with my fiancee because hes a total a hole most of the time lately and we moved and I have no friends where I live. I hardly have anyone to talk to to either. I love my daughter and want to do whats best for her. My first goal is to lose weight and start at least chatting with peopl even its over the internet. I need to build my self confidence so im a better mom, and maybe i can get the strength to kick my fiancee to the curb.

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9/24/12 9:58 P

I am a 27 year old who currently lives in Southern California, married, currently looking for work, likes to write, dealing with anxiety. Has two dogs that I adore! Glad to be part of the team.

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9/2/12 8:39 A

Welcome!

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9/1/12 4:35 P

Hi! Not new to sp but discovering the more groups the more support I can give and get
I try to be positive and do what's best for me, figure if I'm happy I can encourage and not be a negative drain on everyone around me.

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8/28/12 8:17 A

Welcome!

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8/27/12 11:09 P

Hello!!! My name is Brandi. I struggle with emotional issues on a daily basis. I am bipolar an have anxiety. The various medical issues I have make me very stressed out.

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8/27/12 8:09 A

Hello everyone. I am miss Ilene. I am not new to sp. I have been mostly involved with Weight loss surgery groups and helping others. I am a leader in 2 groups and while I was helping others, I didnt help myself and fell into despair and now I need help. I am being chastised and defriended from people who I thought were my friends that I helped.
I have had several medical problems. I am almost 65 years old and as you know I am sure things go down hill. I have been negative and depressed , I am emotional also and I need help. Can I ask you gals for help? I will help any one with their problems, I will never turn my back on anyone..
Thanks. Ilene

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8/5/12 10:08 A

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8/4/12 11:17 P

Hello Im melissa, i live with my 9 yr old daughter and fiancee..things are very stressful and im always emotional wreck. I dont know who to turn to. my fiancee and i dont get along and i dont have the means to move out. I wish i could just find someone to talk to through email or who lives around me..i need someone to talk to because its depressing me. I feel like I have no one accept for my daughter. I cant complain to her because shes to young and its not write for her. Is there anyone out here who can understand what im going through???????

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7/20/12 8:58 A

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7/19/12 1:06 P

Hi my name is Cyndi. I am going through a divorce from my soul mate and very unhappy. I did not want this but due to his families (parents) interference he finally broke and filed for divorce. I moved out Memorial day weekend and there has not been a day that I have not cried. I am having a horrible time with my emotions and just trying to maintain from day to day. I feel more like a robot than a living, breathing being.

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7/19/12 10:50 A

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7/18/12 12:41 P

Hi. Wow it's great there's even a group for this.

I'm Adrienne, and I'm dealing with finally figuring out that there probably is mental illness in our family. I am thankful that beyond having some anxiety issues, there appears to be nothing wrong with me. This is both a relief and great sadness. It is hard accepting that some of my relationships have never been what I thought they were, and it is unlikely that they will ever be what I envisioned. It has been a hard wake up call.

I am also here because I'm becoming aware that my blood pressure issues may well have to do with how I handle stress.

I'm glad to find others to chat with. Thanks.
Adrienne

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6/23/12 10:16 A

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6/22/12 9:15 P

Hi
Imagine finding out that the stroke you just had was caused by stress :( Last year at the age of 46 that was me.
So here I am trying to learn how to deal with the stress in my life, have a dx of ptsd, and just found out last night at WW I weigh more than my husband...

I've read through some of your threads and this team seem to have honest and caring members~ I'm looking forward to getting to know and learn from you all

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6/6/12 8:42 A

Welcome, Valarie!

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6/5/12 11:49 A

My name is Valarie, I am 44 years old, from Ky, and I guess I have never allowed myself to accept that struggles with losing weight were related to emotional issues.
And, I guess deep down I have to admit, the only real emotional issues I deal with are those related to my weight.
So, my question is, if all of my emotional struggles are weight related, but yet, we gain weight or have trouble losing weight due to emotional struggles, HOW DO I FIT IN...?
I keep searching my life, my soul and heart daily, looking for any other factors that weigh on me emotionally, and yet, 99 percent of the time, I come back to my weight.

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5/22/12 8:34 A

Hi and welcome!

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5/21/12 9:38 A

Awesome , I hope this is the team I need. I am STRUGGLING with weightloss and huge emotional ups and downs. My husband is a gambler and whether he has or not I have reached Rock bottom. I think I have tried every diet fad out there and FAILED. I keep coming back to spark people, now I just need to stay focused and surrond myself with some supportive people. Hey I fought Colon Cancer and won, why is losing weight such an emotional toll? Thanks and I look forward to chatting with you all.

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5/21/12 8:05 A

Hi and welcome, friends!

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5/14/12 7:31 P

Hi all:)

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5/13/12 7:43 P

Hello I am Amy I'm a 43 year old widow(for 101/2 years) with 3 young adult children my youngest will be 20 the 28th of this month and graduating High School Thursday! I care for my emotionally abusive parents my dad right now making sure he gets the proper nutrtion with all of his limitations with kidney disease and high blood pressure, he has macular degeneration in November he was told that within a year he will be blind. I'm also caring for my mom who is in early stages of alzheimers I pay my bills and their bills. Have to chaperone my mom on her shopping trips as she will spend all money on stuff and not bills. I have my own place ,however, as much as I'm over at my parents I may as well live there LOL , no I need my own place to regroup from the verbal abuse.My kids also help me at times with them.

I am a 15 year Hodgkins Lymphoma survivor and a 3 year stroke survivor!!!

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4/14/12 10:01 A

Hi team members, I am 24 yrs old dealing (horribly) with depression. I've been on meds for a few years now.
My anxiety is under control with meds thank goodness bc I was a worry-wart.
I joined this team bc my last team wasn't active.

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4/9/12 8:07 A

Hi I am 69 years old I some times suffer from depression. I have bean working with a caunceller at different times in my life.Had to salve some deep problems before I was able to move on.It is a long journey.

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3/28/12 1:23 P

Hi, I'm new to the team but not new to Sparkpeople. Realized recently that probably my biggest problem with losing weight is the emotional ups and downs I feel, mainly depression. Funny thing is that I think I hide it really well from other people and my RD whom I've been going to for the past 2 years was so surprised to hear that I am such an emotional person. Guess I come across as a strong person and recently at a woman's meeting I attended the words used to describe me were 'dependable, friendly, cheerful and amazing mentor'. LOL - if they only knew that inside I struggle just to get motivated to make it to the meetings and my work, housework, family all suffer more often than not. And these feels are not new, I've been suffering for years.

Anyways, I've been living overseas for the past 20+ years and my youngest child is only a little over a year away from leaving home for university back in the USA. Mixed feelings about my next stage of life but am looking forward to it as well. Probably what stresses me out the most is my husband's job and his extended family whom he is financially responsible for - mother, sister, etc. But also I am dealing with the feeling of not having control over any of the major decisions in our life together - where we live, where I can work, etc.

Anyways I'm hoping to use this team to make good choices on a daily basis to help keep my depression under control and will be able to give support to others as well.

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3/4/12 6:30 A

Hi, I am new to this team. Stress is more my thing, although I am a worrier from way back and I do suffer a bit of depression. But I don't really have time to acknowledge my health status as my daughter(15) suffers severe anxiety and depression. Which takes a lot of my time as she suffers social phobia and sometimes gets agrophobic and feels she can't leave the house. Which is very hard getting her to school. Since she started suffering depression she piled on the weight in a very short time. which has made it harder for her, because it has really lowered her self esteem which was never very strong to begin with.

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2/10/12 5:32 A

hi all im mali and im bipolar and have other mental issues and just suffered a nervous breakdown 3 weeks ago my husband had an affair with my then called bestfriend and since then ive lost my mind and am trying to get it back, she hasnt gone away quietly has i live in terror that she will try to destroy the rest of my life, im on meds and am going to weekly therepy and so im trying to get grounded again and back to my sences last sat night it all came to a head and i tried to kill myself my husband came home and saved my life and now were trying to repair all the damage thats been done i feel so alone as she was my only friend so im reaching out in need of friends and support

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2/8/12 2:39 P

Hey all,

I'm new to the team. I've been in the process of going back to school and focusing on recovery following a nervous breakdown in December of 2010. I'm in the process of trying to acquire and develop new and better coping mechanisms while I make lifestyle changes so that I can lead a happier and healthier life.

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1/6/12 12:21 A

Hi. I'm new to the group but not to sparkpeople. I have been here several times before, and I just keep struggling with my weight. I am a single mom...went through an ugly divorce...I have a beautiful little girl...she is my world...and I am living with the love of my life...I have know him most of my life but just recently realized how much I love him. I struggle with anxiety and depression. I work a very physical and emotional job and I hope to lose 55 pounds...in the long term goal. So here I am. I look forward to getting to know you all.

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1/1/12 9:03 P

My name is Brandi. I have been on Sparkpeople for a couple of years, but I have been active on the site off & on. I am really struggling right now. I am married and have a child, but I do not really have any friends. I am lonely. The few friends I've made in life-I end up doing all the contacting, etc. & then they end up walking away.

What is so wrong with me? Why doesn't anyone love me? I've felt like committing suicide before. What is so wrong with me?

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1/1/12 5:49 P

Welcome!

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12/31/11 9:23 A

Hi everyone! I am new to SparkPeople! I joined sparkpeople to help keep me on track with my weight/diet program. Also, I feel very stressed (mostly brought on by work but added to by life) and anxious; I am hoping to learn how to make those not so nice parts smaller so they no longer interfere with my happiness and family time! Hope to meet you soon!

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12/18/11 10:03 P

Hi. I am Jen, and I am obviously new. I am not good at introductions, but I am very excited. I can't wait to get to know everyone and to get started!!!!

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12/2/11 10:34 A

Good morning to all Team. I am Jill, 56 yoa, live alone in Houston area. I have a condition that keeps me forgetting things. I have to write everything down for what I am doing today or tomorrow or whenever. My memory loss started in 2008. It wasn't very much back then, but its really tough now.
I have a dog "Max". He makes me walk everyday at least twice.
I retired from the police department in 2009, moved to MN to be with my family and this past June, I moved back to Texas. I like snow, but I like heat better.
I go to church almost every Sunday.
I love watching football. Vikings and Texans are my favorite teams.
When I moved back into my house in Houston I had alot of stress fixing up the house. I had renters that trashed my house. I'm trying to save money to put new flooring in. I have a pool that needs work also. So yes I am stressed, just not as bad when I moved back in.
I have been a Sparker for a year and a half. Still learning where everything is on this site. There is so much info here.
Looking forward to be on the Team.
God Bless ya'll! (Texan talking)

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10/28/11 1:38 P

hey' i've been with SP since august this year and at the same time i started going to college, i'm in my 40's and this was for medical office administration. i had a bad first few weeks due to an inappropriate touching from a teacher. the college played it off as 'this man is just touchy feely' and then told me i should deal with by talking to the man himself. well, that wasn't possible for me. i have been in a horrible abusive situation in my past and don't do that sort of confrontational situations very well. i just never said anything to the man about it. it has since caused me more stress with school and now two of my classes i am suffering from lack of motivation and eventually i'll have to take these two classes over from low grades. i just can't muster the motivation to succeed. my weightLoss, thank the heavens, is stagnant and i'm not gaining - however, i'm not Losing. but weightLoss isn't the biggest of my concerns right now. i just want to sleep and cry. my emotional status right now is way way down ! -

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10/26/11 8:08 P

Hi I'm Sina.Been here at SP since June. I have been dealing with depression and being overweight due to the anti depression meds for a long time. I mean my depression is at a level now that i can handle it pretty good until a problem comes along and there i go going downhill again. The latest hurdle is my youngest daughter also having been diagnosed with depression and anxiety,,,,
She hasn't been able to go to school for almost 2 yrs. She has been in inpatient and partial care programs. Even though i know its not my fault, I do feel guilty for passing on the "depression gene." But I know that we will beat this thing together or should I say manage it.
Spark People has helped me lose weight, feel more balanced and happy.

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9/10/11 8:56 A

Hi, this is my second start at Sparkpeople. I've been dealing with depression and anxiety since I was a child. When I'm happy I'm healthy when I feel trapped or unhappy I get very unhealthy fast. I've started seeing a doctor after one day leaving work because of chest pains. Ends up I have severe anxiety again... or perhaps it's always here. I'm trying to include relaxing walks with my dog and yoga, with the medication my doctor gave me. I also try to do zumba a couple of times a month with a coworker. I live 1000 miles from friends and family. I only live here with my reclusive anxiety ridden boyfriend. I'm ready to change my life. This group seems like a great place support.

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8/23/11 4:28 P

Hello. I'm Amiee. I'm new to SparkPeople and thought this group might be a good place for me to make a few new friends.

I don't even know where to start. I moved to a new country three years ago and started having serious problems with panic disorder, agoraphobia and depression. I'm a lot better these days than one year ago, but it is still an uphill battle every day.

I joined SP because my anxiety medication makes me super hungry all the time and I've gained 40 pounds in the last 6 months, which I'd like to drop. I'm also just trying to make some adjustments to my lifestyle to make sure I'm eating right and sleeping more regularly.

I've been counting up my food and writing in a blog each day. Thought I'd come say hi here, too. Hello!

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7/31/11 8:44 A

and welcome to the Team!

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7/31/11 1:17 A

Hello Everyone.
Briefly, I am 52 years, survived a domestic violence relationship of 8 years, attempted to raise 3 daughters on my own. My oldest daughter Michelle committed suicide 5 years ago and I am now raising her teenage children. I recently lost my job. Since her death I have suffered with panic attacks and I drive my children crazy texting or checking in with them to make sure they are OK. I have trouble staying asleep at night, my mind starts to imagine all of the awful things that might happen. I hate living this way. I have tried medications but I am too sensitive to the side effects. Eating myself up to 353 pounds didn't help either.
Thanks for listening, it helps to talk about it.

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