Re: Hi There

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Good luck with all

> Hi everybody, this is my first post on this site. I am a type

> 1a ,contracted it about 27 years ago and diagnosed 2 1/2 years ago

> and failed in my first 6 month attempt with Peg and rebitron or

> whatever those pills were. My liver stage was 2 at the time of my

> diagnosis but now I am starting to feel this disease. I am seeing a

> doc from stanford at the end of this month and am going to try a

> different approach with the treatment that is not FDA approved yet

but

> I guess its a study group.

> I need to do somthing as my viral count is 12.5 million and my

> AST is 89 and my ALT is 145. The treatment is pretty much the same as

> before with interferon and the Rebitron pills but instead of the time

> release its a shot every night.Of course the dose is smaller but yes

> its a little scary as I went through this once and its no cake walk.

> I will keep you all posted on the procedure and experience as I find

> out.

> Peace to all, ....................

[Guest guest]

I know I was supposed to be off for the night... but your note touched my heart

I understand your struggle. So glad you found the podcast & the group.

Keep up the great work, I'm very proud of you!

Barb

>

> Hooray! This is my first post.

>

> Some background... I found this podcast after months of searching for a

podcast to listen to to help to ease my depression. Since adolescence, I have

felt quite down about myself and fearful and my weight gain shows my struggle.

I have been seeing a therapist and that has proven extremely helpful. I was

able to apply and be accepted into grad school and slowly am working on becoming

more sociable.

>

> Though, I need a bit more. I wanted a motivational podcast to not only help

me work through my self confidence and depression issues but also my

weight/overeating issues as well. After a frantic night of searching, voila,

here comes the podcast Inside Out Weight Loss. I was skeptical, I must admit,

but after listening for about a month, I can't express how much this podcast has

been helpful. I don't know how much weight I have lost (haven't weighed yet),

but since listening to the podcast, I feel motivated and energetic and I my

clothes are fitting looser. I am exercising regularly again and the big kicker,

over the past few days I have not overeaten at dinner. No 2 and 3 helpings of

meals at night. I am satisfied with one reasonable helping.

>

> I will most definitely continue listening and I look forward to sharing in the

group. The stories have been great. It's nice to feel that I'm not alone.

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group! I too have had a history of major depression, and

I think a lot of people on this group have also. I'm not sure if it's

the depression that makes us overeat or we overeat because we're

depressed?? I've had 11 years of therapy/medical intervention for

depression (and social anxiety), and I learned a lot from my therapists,

but, honestly, I've gotten more healthy mentally with a combination of

's podcast and daily exercise (my new drug) than I did with 11

years on meds. I'm not a doctor and definitely NOT advising anyone to go

off their medication, and there is no shame in taking medication if you

need it. However, I feel much more empowered now. I used to feel like

depression was in my genes and I had to succumb to it. Now, I feel like

I have more control over how I feel (and, in turn, my weight).

Bev

[Guest guest]

Thank you for responding Barb. It is a struggle. Right now, I feel strong. I

just hope I can continue.

> >

> > Hooray! This is my first post.

> >

> > Some background... I found this podcast after months of searching for a

podcast to listen to to help to ease my depression. Since adolescence, I have

felt quite down about myself and fearful and my weight gain shows my struggle.

I have been seeing a therapist and that has proven extremely helpful. I was

able to apply and be accepted into grad school and slowly am working on becoming

more sociable.

> >

> > Though, I need a bit more. I wanted a motivational podcast to not only help

me work through my self confidence and depression issues but also my

weight/overeating issues as well. After a frantic night of searching, voila,

here comes the podcast Inside Out Weight Loss. I was skeptical, I must admit,

but after listening for about a month, I can't express how much this podcast has

been helpful. I don't know how much weight I have lost (haven't weighed yet),

but since listening to the podcast, I feel motivated and energetic and I my

clothes are fitting looser. I am exercising regularly again and the big kicker,

over the past few days I have not overeaten at dinner. No 2 and 3 helpings of

meals at night. I am satisfied with one reasonable helping.

> >

> > I will most definitely continue listening and I look forward to sharing in

the group. The stories have been great. It's nice to feel that I'm not alone.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Exercise does work wonders. Getting there is the battle. It's a shame I have a

gym in my building, workout tapes and weights, but it's been so hard to just

exercise. I have to motivate myself just to get up and do it. Doing the

exercise that mentioned in which you replace the feeling of your favorite

activity with exercise has been helpful though.

Crystal

>

> Welcome to the group! I too have had a history of major depression, and

> I think a lot of people on this group have also. I'm not sure if it's

> the depression that makes us overeat or we overeat because we're

> depressed?? I've had 11 years of therapy/medical intervention for

> depression (and social anxiety), and I learned a lot from my therapists,

> but, honestly, I've gotten more healthy mentally with a combination of

> 's podcast and daily exercise (my new drug) than I did with 11

> years on meds. I'm not a doctor and definitely NOT advising anyone to go

> off their medication, and there is no shame in taking medication if you

> need it. However, I feel much more empowered now. I used to feel like

> depression was in my genes and I had to succumb to it. Now, I feel like

> I have more control over how I feel (and, in turn, my weight).

> Bev

>

[Guest guest]

I know you can. I just know it. Getting yourself to the gym is 99% of the

battle. I have taught literally thousands of classes, mostly spinning... but

many others. I've run 15 marathons & coached groups of runners. I've been doing

this for 15 years, but have been working out for almost my entire life (49). I'm

also an RN, by education. I know from personal experience how hard it is to get

TO the workout. I have more than my share of bad mornings, I struggle with

depression & adhd & even eating & sleep disorders. I often lay in bed in the

morning & wonder why I should get up. I know how hard it is. I am fortunate

that I HAVE to show up at the gym a couple of times a week. I have reminded

myself & many of my class participants, many times " I almost always struggle to

get here, but there has never, ever been a time when when I didn't feel better

after the workout, not even once. I'm ALWAYS glad I did it. " Maybe you can find

a buddy, a partner or even a class with people you really enjoy that will make

you accountable... & they can be accountable to you, too! You can help each

other make it there every day. Once you get there, the great feelings come

naturally, you just have to get there. Hands down, it is the best thing you can

do for yourself & those around you.

> > >

> > > Hooray! This is my first post.

> > >

> > > Some background... I found this podcast after months of searching for a

podcast to listen to to help to ease my depression. Since adolescence, I have

felt quite down about myself and fearful and my weight gain shows my struggle.

I have been seeing a therapist and that has proven extremely helpful. I was

able to apply and be accepted into grad school and slowly am working on becoming

more sociable.

> > >

> > > Though, I need a bit more. I wanted a motivational podcast to not only

help me work through my self confidence and depression issues but also my

weight/overeating issues as well. After a frantic night of searching, voila,

here comes the podcast Inside Out Weight Loss. I was skeptical, I must admit,

but after listening for about a month, I can't express how much this podcast has

been helpful. I don't know how much weight I have lost (haven't weighed yet),

but since listening to the podcast, I feel motivated and energetic and I my

clothes are fitting looser. I am exercising regularly again and the big kicker,

over the past few days I have not overeaten at dinner. No 2 and 3 helpings of

meals at night. I am satisfied with one reasonable helping.

> > >

> > > I will most definitely continue listening and I look forward to sharing in

the group. The stories have been great. It's nice to feel that I'm not alone.

> > >

> >

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