Depression, over eating, loss of interest

[emmief77]

Struggling with depression and cycle of work, kids, housework, work, kids, housework. Things just getting me down.

i have very little time for myself and have been overeating blush - I have lost interest in myself or my appearance. - feel like I'm on a treadmill that won't stop.

I already take fluoxetine tablets, hoping now the summer was here I could cut down on them but still suffering from "winter blues"

Wondering about seeing a "real" hypnotist to try and tackle both problems, I just don't know what to do.

Hi emmie. Sorry to read that you're struggling. I haven't really got any advice. Just wanted to let you know that you're not alone.

Emmie you sound just like me. I'm struggling with so much this year and my default setting is eat. I have done WW for 3 years and have just stopped my subscription as i couldn't face the scales anymore or pretend i was trying. I keep saying i will do more exercise but i just don't have the motivation. I think i need to admit my mental health is suffering but I'm scared to see a dr and be fobbed off.

Sorry I'm not much help but I'm here if you need to talk

First port of call should be your GP lovey, just to check you're on the right dose of meds. Have you had any counselling, it can really help alongside meds

Dr has offered CBT counselling in the past, but never taken that option. Don't know why but am sceptical with counselling plus just started new full time job, not sure when I'd fit it in!

I found CBT amazing and only needed 5 sessions for a really long term issue I'd been struggling with for over 15 years. It was like a magic switch, seriously. If you have been offered it by your GP I would seriously consider it. You can always do one session and then no more if you really hate it.

Okay thanks Dame will make an appointment to see Dr next week as half-term and off work

I think eating can (for me) take you to a sort of numb place which was what I was craving. The immediate focus if you like. Try CBT - will be interested to see how this goes.

will do fiveacres not sure why I have been so reluctant. I've been taking meds since my twins born 10 years ago. Had PND, and been suffering with depression ever since. When I'm down I just feel like i'm walking through glue, nothing seems worth bothering about so may as well eat. I sleep amd cry a lot. Its horrible