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MrsDavis716 posted:
Hello, My name is Sarah. I currently live in New Jersey with my husband and my dog. I moved here in December of 2009. I have a long history of depression and anxiety. I have 2 past suicide attempts and used to cut myself. (All when I was a teenager). I'm not happily married. I'm happy with my life but still find that I'm depressed. Does that make sense? I've been out of work since March because I had an injury on my wrist which caused me to have surgery. Luckily it was work related so I know that my job is secure. But, sitting at home with nothing to do and no one around while my husband works many many many hours has caused my depression to spiral back down. So that leads me to you guys. I hope that there isn't any judging here. I am simply here to find people to talk to and that understand how I feel. Though my husband is very supportive and tries very hard.. he has been fortunate and never struggled with depression or severe anxiety. He wants to help but just really can't. I have become very homesick and miss my family. But also, seeing my husband struggle to pay both of our bills on his own has made me feel very low. I feel like I'm a burden on him. He always reassures me that he doesnt mind because he knows its not my fault. But, I'm sure you guys understand, that no matter how many times he reassures me, it's never enough for me to reassure myself.
I've been overweight my entire life. I've always struggled. In January my husband and I made a commitment that we're going to lose weight. (Since I had a huge spike in weight gain last year.) We did really well, going to the gym 5 days a week. Eating healthy. I lost a substantial amount of weight. Since this recent injury, I gained alot of the weight back. That has made my self esteem decrease greatly, which in turn makes my depression increase. Now I feel like I just can't get myself motivated. I've had so many issues with my wrist healing. (It still hasn't.) I just really need someone to talk to that knows how depression feels. I would love to make new friends. I also would love to help other people if I can with their problems.
Thank you.
Sarah
I've been overweight my entire life. I've always struggled. In January my husband and I made a commitment that we're going to lose weight. (Since I had a huge spike in weight gain last year.) We did really well, going to the gym 5 days a week. Eating healthy. I lost a substantial amount of weight. Since this recent injury, I gained alot of the weight back. That has made my self esteem decrease greatly, which in turn makes my depression increase. Now I feel like I just can't get myself motivated. I've had so many issues with my wrist healing. (It still hasn't.) I just really need someone to talk to that knows how depression feels. I would love to make new friends. I also would love to help other people if I can with their problems.
Thank you.
Sarah
12 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Hello, My name is Sarah. I currently live in New Jersey with my husband and my dog. I moved here in December of 2009. I have a long history of depression and anxiety. I have 2 past suicide attempts and used to cut myself. (All when I was a teenager). I'm not happily married. I'm happy with my life but still find that I'm depressed. Does that make sense? I've been out of work since March because I had an injury on my wrist which caused me to have surgery. Luckily it was work related so I know that my job is secure. But, sitting at home with nothing to do and no one around while my husband works many many many hours has caused my depression to spiral back down. So that leads me to you guys. I hope that there isn't any judging here. I am simply here to find people to talk to and that understand how I feel. Though my husband is very supportive and tries very hard.. he has been fortunate and never struggled with depression or severe anxiety. He wants to help but just really can't. I have become very homesick and miss my family. But also, seeing my husband struggle to pay both of our bills on his own has made me feel very low. I feel like I'm a burden on him. He always reassures me that he doesnt mind because he knows its not my fault. But, I'm sure you guys understand, that no matter how many times he reassures me, it's never enough for me to reassure myself. <br />I've been overweight my entire life. I've always struggled. In January my husband and I made a commitment that we're going to lose weight. (Since I had a huge spike in weight gain last year.) We did really well, going to the gym 5 days a week. Eating healthy. I lost a substantial amount of weight. Since this recent injury, I gained alot of the weight back. That has made my self esteem decrease greatly, which in turn makes my depression increase. Now I feel like I just can't get myself motivated. I've had so many issues with my wrist healing. (It still hasn't.) I just really need someone to talk to that knows how depression feels. I would love to make new friends. I also would love to help other people if I can with their problems.<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />Sarah
Demons2011 responded:
Sarah, I feel you have come to a very good place which is open and caring. Judgment is something we stay away from. We have enough of our own issues to judge. This group is very supportive - when one is down, some will be up. It's seems to be a caring group of people, you will connect with some but not all. Much like the rest of the world. I hope your time here will be a comfort and source of strength for you. I have been here since April. I was walking down a dark passage at the time. Some here helped me off my knees at the time, I have helped some as well. Right now I am struggling but know it too will pass. Mainly because of caring people here.
Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Sarah, I feel you have come to a very good place which is open and caring. Judgment is something we stay away from. We have enough of our own issues to judge. This group is very supportive - when one is down, some will be up. It's seems to be a caring group of people, you will connect with some but not all. Much like the rest of the world. I hope your time here will be a comfort and source of strength for you. I have been here since April. I was walking down a dark passage at the time. Some here helped me off my knees at the time, I have helped some as well. Right now I am struggling but know it too will pass. Mainly because of caring people here.
MrsDavis716 replied to Demons2011's response:
Thank you for your reply. I really hope that you get through your hard times. Sometimes you just need someone that understands to be there to hold you up. Like I said before my husband is amazing, I just need people that understand depression and how it makes you feel.I'm glad that I can open up here and not have to worry about being judged. That's something that always intimidates me from opening up. Thank you again for your reply. 
Have a wonderful night.
Have a wonderful night.Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Thank you for your reply. I really hope that you get through your hard times. Sometimes you just need someone that understands to be there to hold you up. Like I said before my husband is amazing, I just need people that understand depression and how it makes you feel.I'm glad that I can open up here and not have to worry about being judged. That's something that always intimidates me from opening up. Thank you again for your reply. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> Have a wonderful night.
Chez1 responded:
Hi MrsD, just want to say welcome, I am sorry you are having a hard time of it and feeling so low.
This is a very caring community where people "get depression", we dont judge, we share experiences and as D says when one of us is down, there is always someone there helping us climb right back up.
I hope you get the same benefit as I have from being here and begin to feel part of the family.
Keep posting
Chez x
This is a very caring community where people "get depression", we dont judge, we share experiences and as D says when one of us is down, there is always someone there helping us climb right back up.
I hope you get the same benefit as I have from being here and begin to feel part of the family.
Keep posting
Chez x
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily....... Zig Ziglar
Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Hi MrsD, just want to say welcome, I am sorry you are having a hard time of it and feeling so low. <br />This is a very caring community where people "get depression", we dont judge, we share experiences and as D says when one of us is down, there is always someone there helping us climb right back up. <br />I hope you get the same benefit as I have from being here and begin to feel part of the family.<br />Keep posting<br />Chez x
MrsDavis716 replied to Chez1's response:
Thank you chez. I look forward to getting some help coping with these bumps in the road.And meeting new people.
Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Thank you chez. I look forward to getting some help coping with these bumps in the road.And meeting new people.
shirlshazels responded:
Hi I'm new also welcome. My name is Shirley and I'm from PA.
MrsDavis716 replied to shirlshazels's response:
Welcome shirl I'm from south jersey around the Philadelphia area
Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Welcome shirl I'm from south jersey around the Philadelphia area
sunflower62509 responded:
Hi Sarah! Welcome I'm also from Jersey(Central) Hope your feeling better today and your wrist isn't acting up. My husband and I also are battling weight issues and made a pact to try and start eating right and starting some type of exercise. I never had a weight issue until several years ago and now I have to lose 45 lbs. Stay out of the rain today!!!
I'm also from Jersey(Central) Hope your feeling better today and your wrist isn't acting up. My husband and I also are battling weight issues and made a pact to try and start eating right and starting some type of exercise. I never had a weight issue until several years ago and now I have to lose 45 lbs. Stay out of the rain today!!!Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Hi Sarah! Welcome <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0"> I'm also from Jersey(Central) Hope your feeling better today and your wrist isn't acting up. My husband and I also are battling weight issues and made a pact to try and start eating right and starting some type of exercise. I never had a weight issue until several years ago and now I have to lose 45 lbs. Stay out of the rain today!!!
Anubis66 responded:
Welcome. All the issues you have described are things many people here can relate to. You will find everyone to be very supportive. You are in the right place.
Jeff
Jeff
Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Welcome. All the issues you have described are things many people here can relate to. You will find everyone to be very supportive. You are in the right place.<br /> <br />Jeff
MrsDavis716 replied to sunflower62509's response:
Thank you Jeff and sunflower.
My wrist is feeling the same :S I don't know why it wont heal. I live in the Burlington/Columbus area. I don't know if you're familiar with that area. Me and my husband started losing alot of weight, he's continuing to do good. My surgery was a major set back. Now with all my emotions it's really hard to get myself motivated to get out and do stuff.. and now it's been so super hot. It's hard for me to breathe in the heat. We go to a gym called "snap fitness" and they are an awesome gym but we had to suspend our membership cuz right now money is so tight from me being out of work.
My wrist is feeling the same :S I don't know why it wont heal. I live in the Burlington/Columbus area. I don't know if you're familiar with that area. Me and my husband started losing alot of weight, he's continuing to do good. My surgery was a major set back. Now with all my emotions it's really hard to get myself motivated to get out and do stuff.. and now it's been so super hot. It's hard for me to breathe in the heat. We go to a gym called "snap fitness" and they are an awesome gym but we had to suspend our membership cuz right now money is so tight from me being out of work.
Report This| Share this:I'm new here..Thank you Jeff and sunflower. <br />My wrist is feeling the same :S I don't know why it wont heal. I live in the Burlington/Columbus area. I don't know if you're familiar with that area. Me and my husband started losing alot of weight, he's continuing to do good. My surgery was a major set back. Now with all my emotions it's really hard to get myself motivated to get out and do stuff.. and now it's been so super hot. It's hard for me to breathe in the heat. We go to a gym called "snap fitness" and they are an awesome gym but we had to suspend our membership cuz right now money is so tight from me being out of work.
alaska_mommy replied to MrsDavis716's response:
That must be hard not being able to exercise at the gym like you normally would. Exercise can help a lot with depression, so having that suddenly stop can really be hard. Are you doing anything else in the meantime?
Report This| Share this:I'm new here..That must be hard not being able to exercise at the gym like you normally would. Exercise can help a lot with depression, so having that suddenly stop can really be hard. Are you doing anything else in the meantime?
MrsDavis716 replied to alaska_mommy's response:
I try to walk the dog and stuff.. It's still hard though. Even when I was going to the gym my routine was DRASTICALLY altered when the injury happened in February. 
Report This| Share this:I'm new here..I try to walk the dog and stuff.. It's still hard though. Even when I was going to the gym my routine was DRASTICALLY altered when the injury happened in February. <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/frown.gif" align="top" border="0">
alaska_mommy replied to MrsDavis716's response:
That sucks!
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