I suffer from depression, buddy needed

MadCabbit · 11-10-2003, 08:46 PM

Hi everyone, I have been LCing since September and am currently half-way to my goal weight. Allthough the pounds have dissappeared, my depression/low self esteem has not. I have had extremely low self esteem my entire life (19 years old) mainly due to the torment from my brother. My nickname growing up was "chub" even though I was not a overweight child. It just got branded into my mind, I guess. I recently gained 50 lbs in the past 6 months due to the messy divorce of my parents, having to deal with an alocholic father, and trying to grow up and be a "normal kid" in the midst of it all. If anyone out there has dealt with similar issues, any support would be appreciated more that words can express.
Thank You,
Leigh

happycamperdawn · 11-12-2003, 06:15 PM

Leigh don't let other people get you down. Huggs Dawn

michelle411 · 11-15-2003, 08:22 PM

Leigh,
You have made such progress! Just relax and enjoy the "new" you! Take some time - buy yourself a special treat - and work on building your self confidence. I had similar problems with my family. One day I went to a very wise therapist who said that sometimes we have to "divorce" our family for a while. Then it all made sense, in a weird way! You have to put yourself first for the time being and get strong! You are doing so well, don't give up and let old things get you down. You have a lot of years before you and can do whatever you want! Just de-stress and concentrate on your goal. E-mail me if you want. Take care and relax!!
michelle

dewdrop_mealine · 11-16-2003, 12:41 PM

You sound like a member of my family. I suffer from depression and anxiety disorder. I come from a family of alcoholism. I have peeled off many layers of 'stuff' and now at 53, I think I have done the worst and most painful parts. I know that there will be more because I am not going to give up. I'll be growing till I die.

It's great that you are doing something so wonderful for yourself at such a young age. It becomes more difficult to see through the cloud of depression as the years go by. I have big ears if you want to email me. dewdrop_mealine@yahoo.com

Ciao,
Dew

11-10-2003, 08:46 PM	#1
MadCabbit Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Va Beach, VA Posts: 1 Gallery: MadCabbit Stats: 172/155/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2003	I suffer from depression, buddy needed Hi everyone, I have been LCing since September and am currently half-way to my goal weight. Allthough the pounds have dissappeared, my depression/low self esteem has not. I have had extremely low self esteem my entire life (19 years old) mainly due to the torment from my brother. My nickname growing up was "chub" even though I was not a overweight child. It just got branded into my mind, I guess. I recently gained 50 lbs in the past 6 months due to the messy divorce of my parents, having to deal with an alocholic father, and trying to grow up and be a "normal kid" in the midst of it all. If anyone out there has dealt with similar issues, any support would be appreciated more that words can express. Thank You, Leigh __________________ Housebunnies make the world a happier place

11-15-2003, 08:22 PM	#3
michelle411 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 4 Gallery: michelle411	You're doing fantastic!! Leigh, You have made such progress! Just relax and enjoy the "new" you! Take some time - buy yourself a special treat - and work on building your self confidence. I had similar problems with my family. One day I went to a very wise therapist who said that sometimes we have to "divorce" our family for a while. Then it all made sense, in a weird way! You have to put yourself first for the time being and get strong! You are doing so well, don't give up and let old things get you down. You have a lot of years before you and can do whatever you want! Just de-stress and concentrate on your goal. E-mail me if you want. Take care and relax!! michelle

11-16-2003, 12:41 PM	#4
dewdrop_mealine Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 56 Gallery: dewdrop_mealine	depression and dysfunctional family... You sound like a member of my family. I suffer from depression and anxiety disorder. I come from a family of alcoholism. I have peeled off many layers of 'stuff' and now at 53, I think I have done the worst and most painful parts. I know that there will be more because I am not going to give up. I'll be growing till I die. It's great that you are doing something so wonderful for yourself at such a young age. It becomes more difficult to see through the cloud of depression as the years go by. I have big ears if you want to email me. dewdrop_mealine@yahoo.com Ciao, Dew __________________ none

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11-12-2003, 06:15 PM	#2
happycamperdawn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Commerce TX Posts: 890 Gallery: happycamperdawn Stats: 504+/348/300 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/02/03 Restart 8/03/04	Leigh don't let other people get you down. Huggs Dawn