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I am a 28 yr old woman with weight issues. I am happily married with a 1 yr old,but still feel depressed and miserable about how much I weigh. I weigh about 250, and my doctor is sending me to get some tests run to check my thyroid and other things. I know what I need to do to help myself. Diet & exercise is the main focus on a healthy lifestyle.

I feel it all escalated after I lost my dad 3 years ago to cancer in a 2 week span of finding out what was wrong with him to his actual death. I have been on/off depression meds for over a year. It's so very hard with being a full time student, working part time, and having a toddler. My husband is/has always been supportive, but I guess I need some input/support from others who do not know me and who may be dealing with the same issues as myself. Please any info would be greatly appreciated. I can not take it anymore, and I need to do something for me and my family. Thank You very much.

Answer 1

I feel the same way. My child is grown though but I do have a new grand child and they still live at home with us. I Should be very happy but I feel so sad and miss my dad and cousin alot. (They have both passed away.) I think that my problem is that I eat a lot especially when under stress and just when I have a lot of things on my mind. I guess that if you have insurance go and get some therapy to help on the psycological side, and ask your doctor if the lapband would be right for you to help lose the weight.  If you have insurance it will pay for this if your doctor states that it can improve your health.

Answer 2

I&#039;d get a therapist. It sounds cliche ,but with what you&#039;ve gone thru with your father PLUS being so busy in your life, i think it could really help. Meds are fine and help alot of people, but its not a magic bullet. Theyre great for clinical depression and some people take them for a few months to balance out or whatever, but a therapist helps alot with the situational depression. Its great to be able to vent and get your feelings out. I tried several (and i mean SEVERAL) differant kinds antidepressants for years, and things only got better once i broke down and found a therapist and KEPT GOING. that in combo with the meds has helped alot. good luck!

Answer 3

I too am 28, depressed (on meds), a mother, and over weight!  I feel your pain and know exactly what you&#039;re going through.  I&#039;m a stay at home mom of a four year old boy and am afraid daily if I am doing good enough for him.As long as you&#039;re doing the best you can you&#039;ll be fine.  

The thing I found to be the best for me is Winsor Pilates.  It relieves stress and helps you loose weight and get lean all at the same time.  I did it right after I had my son and lost weight and felt just so much better.  You can start slow and work your way up.  I stopped after I fell back into a depression also due to my dad getting sick.  I gained more weight back, but recently started it back up and feel good again.  If Pilates isn&#039;t your thing find what works best for you.  You have a lot going on, but I&#039;m sure you&#039;re being the best mother you can be.  Also I&#039;ve been  diagnosed hypothyroid, but with help you can do it.  Try not to be so hard on yourself.  You have the support of your husband, and are getting the help you need. Good Luck :-)