Cycle

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Hi everyone!

I'm caught in a cycle and I'm wondering if anyone can help. I'm in the cycle of starting antidepressants not feeling any benefit then stopping them and trying to fix it myself failing and then starting them again.

I'm depressed and anxious because I'm obese. This depresses me so I eat. Then I feel guilty so I don't eat then I eat again. And then I realise I'm huge but I'm depressed so not motivated to exercise etc and it's a depression - obesity cycle.
I'm currently off my meds but I'm looking for help to break the cycle.
Anyone got any advice? Been caught in a similar experience? I think I use food as reward or punishment. This makes me very depressed.

I think this is pretty common tbh. The principles behind CBT are breaking into the cycle of Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviours. You can start with being more mindful of your thoughts and feelings, simply observing them, watching them pass by and acknowledging that you are not your feelings.

I found CBT and a group Action for Happiness course really helpful in breaking into this cycle.

Thanks Summerhillsquare! I'll look into this.

You are welcome. You are not alone in this, and you've already taken the first step.