At the moment it isn't raining here. But it has and will probably rain some more before the storm passes. What storm? Hurricane Alex (at least it was a hurricane for a time) is off the coast of North Carolina. Although I live hours inland we always feel the effects of the hurricanes or tropical storms that hit the coast.
My uncle's funeral was yesterday -- thank goodness -- dad called and said he couldn't come home today because of the wind and rain they were getting there. I am sure if he wanted out bad enough he probably could make it, but you never know what you will run into before you can get far enough away. He is also with Aunt Betty and she probably won't let him drive (they are in her car).
Tomorrow I have my 2nd ever steering committee meeting. I never gave any thought to a support group having a steering committee. But I am learning some pretty cool things. The groups 15 year anniversary is coming up and D (she works for the MHA) asked us if we would like a certificate from the mayor for the event. I said "you can do that?" D goes "sure, we just call his office and ask for one." Who knew?
I also found out a HUGE mistake that a past mayor made in a speach during Mental Health week once. He called menopause a mental illness. Oops. If that were true then 100% of all women would suffer a mental illness in their lifetime. The Mental Health Assoication didn't find it funny, but it kind of got blipped over. So glad he is no longer our mayor.
My doctor had to up my meds some and I think instead of helping it is making things worse. That's just great. Can't win for loosing and all that crap. I also know I need to lose weight but when depressed all I want to do is eat. And I don't want anything healthy to eat. Nope. Gotta have McDonalds, pizza, chips, all the good fatting stuff. If it ain't one thing it is another. Depression meds is what caused the weight gain, and it is a vicous cycle now. Oh well.....
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Love your entries and the Kathy graphics you end with. I went through the depression thing years ago. My weight went up, down, up, up, down...Drove me crazy. Hey, where is that site that you used to make the grapic for Greg?
It is strange what depression will do. At times I eat like a horse, other times I eat nothing. Thank God I do not partake of other things!
Well there's a reason why people steer towards foods with high fat content when they're depressed. And right now I'm in such shock from my award I can't fricking think of what it is. ROTFLMAO! OMG! I need a drink! :-) But trust me, there's a reason. I'll get back to you on that! ANd thanks again! :-)
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I know what you mean about the vicious cycles of weight loss! I have thyroid problems, but can't take certain meds or eat certain foods that help the matter! This makes is VERY hard to loose weight!
Tracy
Have been trying to keep up with Alex (I love the weather! Watch TWC like it is a movie!) Anyway, glad it's pushed out to sea! Sorry about your uncle!
Oh and I sure hope menopause is not a mental illness! LOL! Maybe that's what's wrong with me!
Some pic there with the cat "meditating" at the candle.
Take care. Weekend coming before long! Yee haaa!
I just sent my son to NC for a week of Church camp. I'll be worried to death until he comes home.
Lahoma
Just wanted to let you know that there is a depression medication that will not cause weight gain! I am on Effexor XR and I have a weight problem, however I have not gained any weight while on this medication!
thinking of you Kathy.
I sympathise with the weight problem. I have thyroid medication and do not seem able to lose weight easily. However I lost almost 2 stone on Atkins diet and then broke my hip. Before that I was doing a lot of exercise and of course now I can only do gentle exercise like swimming so I have put it all back on again being stationary at home all this time! But keep trying...... Thanks for your comments on your visits Love Conniex
Hang in there and focus on one thing at a time. I don't know the details of your circumstances but I can tell you from my experience that it is indeed a vicious cycle. But, you can break it. Work on the depression first then worry about the weight once you're in a better state of mind. :-) ---Robbie
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