absolutely exhausted

Hey there @MessyMind ,

Good to see you back!

I have been thinking about you actually.

I can see you have made the effort to make some improvements, however, you are find yourself struggling with anxiety and reverting back to disordered eating?

Do you have a professional you can work with to help you with some strategies that could reduce some of this anxiety?

At the same time, have you been able to speak to your GP about what's been happening for you?

I hear how the cold affects you too. For some people, they get seasonal depression because of the weather conditions.

I'm hearing you and want you to know you are not alone in this.

Hi @MessyMind

I'm sorry to hear you are going through all of this.

Well done on getting your thoughts out. You have shown a lot of courage in doing so.

Please know we are here for you

Snowie xoxo

Hi @tyme,

i have been thinking about you too, what a coincidence! 🙂

yes, that is correct. as my anxiety has further esculated, it's making keeping consistent with my food intake and overall progress VERY hard to keep going. i have indeed slipped back a little recently, which has been super disheartening for me.

yes, i do. i had a professional talk me through strategies to use around meal times. they've been ineffective lately, as i also have some added things going on around me. when i worry about those around me, these techniques don't even have a chance at working!

i have not been to my GP super recently but am considering going in for a blood test. it took years for my auto-immune issues to show up but as I've continued to be so symptomatic, i feel like follow up tests would definitely show it again. i found my GP unhelpful when i first got abnormal results, which is kind of putting me off going back + I'm just too tired but i know i should address this further!

yes, i first heard of seasonal depression at a support group in 2016. i feel like this is something i do struggle with. there's just a few too many layers of struggle going on for me lately.

i always tell others to be gentle with themselves but I'm definitely not doing well at this towards myself right now in life. something to work on!

thank you Tyme,

it's good to chat with you again! 🙂

Hi @Snowie,

thank you for your kindness and support. 🙂

i always struggle to open up but i found myself thinking of this forum again, which i think is a good thing!

it's good to be back around on here again,

~ MessyMind

xoxo

@MessyMind it is good that you are around again.

We are here to support you any time that you need it.

I hope you have a good day today.

Hey @MessyMind ,

How are things?