annmarie1987's Journal, 22 Jun 21

Well done AnneMarie, for going to your appointment and sticking your hand up for help, proud of you, it's hard to admit when ur struggling so well done. You know I'm always on here going on about my meditations...but I think it might help you out, it really does make a difference in getting ur mindset on the right track which in turn helps with emotional eating,,download Insight Timer app free from Google Play store and have a look, there's Everything on there, relaxing music, meditations, hypnosis, sleep noise, talks....sending u a huge hug and hope u start to feel better soon 🤗❤️ 

well done Annmarie I'm so glad you're getting the help you need. if you ever need a chat I'm normally on here. you're doing fantastic.😘 xx 

Hang in there Hang tough 💪 

I’ve been on antidepressants and was the best thing for me sometimes we just need a little more help than it’s not always a bad thing xx 

Really pleased you're getting some help, and have been brave enough to ask for it, a huge Well Done! We've all got your back on here,so don't every worry about asking any of us anything.Bootylicious1! is spot on with the meditation and self care,just remember to take your time and to love yourself.💞 

I'm not against anti depressants I've had them before but had so much happen recently think letting the dust settle will help. I k ow I need extra help I'm in such a low place I'm crying all the time I cant sleep I'm on edge and again confidence is gone. I feel like I'm losing everyone and things are a mess. I was so grateful for the advice. was scary going I was so on edge and just going through history i was in tears I've had all the different types of eating disorders at some point so lot habits i need to break. i feel better having a number and a plan ie little and often i can work with that no more horrible shakes haha i live meditation i have to be careful which ones because of the PTSD they set it off but just a relaxing one maybe and will get that app thanks. horrible feeling like a complete mess all the time xx 

Hi AnnMarie. I am going through something similar I have been signed off from work and have been through sleep deprivation , insomnia, low mood, stress, my hair falls like crazy ... I also chose to avoid the anti depressants. I have been channeling all my frustration and thoughts to exercise . It has helped a lot and yes I lost more than 15kg in 3 months but it is hard. I really hope you find something that makes you feel alive and worth it 🙂 Lockdown hasn’t been helping at all. 

Aww the hair loss is so hard isnt it I was given all sorts it didnt help my eye lashes have even started to fall out all from stress it's hard isnt it. I'm hoping once I stop obsessing about weight loss it will naturally come off. I hope you feel better lack of sleep makes it all so much harder doesnt it xx 

Absolutely. I see hairs everywhere and it’s not because of lack of nutrients . It’s the stress. Stress affects everything. I have a 4 year old who is in the autism spectrum so sleep is not something that I get much. Today I woke up at 3am (something normal). Went to the gym for the first time in one year, I was 2h there and it helped a little bit. When you feel low you have to go and do something that makes you feel alive.  

Aww my 9 year old goes to a special school she didnt sleep will she was nearly 5 was like torture. Good on you for going to the gym. I will go back in sept but been walking much more I find it helps xx 

I think you are a very brave , strong lady who seems to know her own body & mind ! You can do this , believe in yourself 🥰 

So glad you are getting support. All sounds very positive. 

Bless you 🥰hope things will start looking up now you’ve asked for help.You done the first step so only way is up now 🥰🥰 

You definitely can do this and you have a lot of support behind you x 

I hope she is now better. I still have a long way to go perhaps because mine is 4 😂 Look after yourself 😉 

Well done for asking for help. My daughter has warned me about getting obsessed with weight loss, and concentrate on healthy lifestyle. I have increased my exercise now that I have lost 30 lbs and can move easier. It is working! Good luck with everything. xx 

stressing over the need to lose has certainly held me back. I was weighing every morning! obsessed with diets. It's not healthy :( I've accepted that and now concentrate on enjoying life and eating as healthily as I can without obsessing. I'm sleeping better & have cut back to weighing once a week. Good luck. Mental wellbeing will lead to a healthy body x 

Hi Annmarie, you're incredibly brave to take this first step. Admitting that you need help can be so daunting. I'm on a similar journey fighting some very old demons. I'm usually on here if you wanna chat. I don't know much, but I'm a friendly ear. Take care of yourself xx 

Aww thinking of you A-M. My advice would be just to put your scales in the cupboard for a while. Don't let them run/ruin your life. Get out with your kids, enjoy the sunshine, get your confidence back and enjoy life x