I don't want to talk much about my mental health in this post because I'm not entirely sure what to say but I did want to post an update on my appointment with the obesity doctor I had yesterday. Let me just start by saying she was absolutely amazing and so easy to talk to … Continue reading update
weight gain
obesity
I have been overweight my entire life. Having freckles and wearing glasses just added to the multitude of names my cousins could come up to insult me with as we were growing up. Nobody ever did anything to stop it. And the weight continued to pile on. I've tried Weight Watchers numerous times, have had … Continue reading obesity
the shadow is back
It felt like things had been slowly getting back to what I can only say feels like a bit of normalcy. But another bad nightmare, plus some other things happening and we're back in the land of the darkness again. Hmmm where to begin. About a month ago, I got offered a new job. It's … Continue reading the shadow is back
awkward coversations
Have you ever had those really awkward conversations with your therapist? Well, I broke down and told him about my horrible self-image issues with all the weight I've gained since I've started on my current meds. He was very nice and understanding--like always--but it still felt really uncomfortable. Two new issues came up during our … Continue reading awkward coversations
medication and weight gain
My weight has always been something I've struggled with. I have no dreams of being skinny--I don't think that's even an option for me--I just want to be able to move more freely. Take up a little less space, you know, and feel comfortable in my own skin. Since the fall of 2020, I've gained … Continue reading medication and weight gain
doing DBT and meeting a new specialist
So I'm going to be starting DBT at the beginning of March. I don't really know what to expect but as with anything new I'm trying not to let my nerves get the better of me. The woman I spoke with--Michelle--didn't seem very keen on doing one-to-one DBT with me and during our first call … Continue reading doing DBT and meeting a new specialist