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Depression and weight watchers
I have a good life...a great family, amazing boyfriend; no money troubles; no overbearing problems besides my weight and body image. I'm not morbidly obese, but I am overweight (150 lbs at 5'2"). I was reading the symptoms of depression and I pretty much have all of them..the worthlessness feelings, insomnia, not so far as suicidal thoughts, but I just haven't felt good in over a year. I've tried losing weight, but I haven't.
Could I still be depressed?
And I think I might try to join weight watchers, does that work? Maybe that will help...
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Weight Watchers is a good program, but it won't solve any of your emotional problems. Depression rarely stems exclusively from body image and weight issues. Counseling is your bet.
Many places offering services for eating disorder therapy also see patients who struggling with body image issues. Check these places out! Not only will you get specialized counseling, but you'll also have the opportunity to meet with a nutritionist.
If you can't find any private practices, call your nearest eating disorder center and ask if they can refer you anywhere.
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I lost 75lbs on Weight Watchers. It is a great program. I love going to meetings and just getting the support of other people who know what its like to struggle with weight. They will teach you how to realistically deal with your food consumption and exercise. Its $10/week. That's it and its so worth it. Find a meeting and give it a try. I think they even have a promotion going on right now where you can get free registration. Do it! You can do it! YOu'll really like it I think. It worked for me!
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I'm thinking that your overweight might be due to depression. I know you say that you have a good life (which you do by the way!!) but sometimes that is enough to cover up some inner feelings. Like, your past, childhood, deaths, anything that has happened might be showing through gaining weight and therefore not losing any.
I don't think signing up to Weight watchers would do you any harm -- mainly just to see if it works for you, and see if you see any results.
I think you should try going to your local gym 2-3 times a week. You should NOT give up. You need to at least try that and weight watchers to see what happens.
Also, I think maybe seeing your doctor about your depression -- or at least, that you seem to have those symptoms of it, just to see what your doctor thinks. Then, I think that will give you more of an indication of what to do about that. In addition, I think you would benefit from seeing a counsellor.
I wish you the best of luck, and don't hesitate to ask me anything further.
Keep smiling :) x
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