Hello Meg J,
I would also like to welcome you to the forums..
Im really sorry your struggling so much with depression and anxiety..
Paul has writtennyou a very helpful post..
Depression and anxiety does cause us to loose our motivation, self discipline and keeps us from being happy,
I have done similar to what you have, I've spent days in bed, eating rubbish, because I didn't have to cook it, I just couldn't be bothered to.. I never excersised, even now I'm finding it hard to get out and do some type of physical activity, .When I can I will go for a short walk..baby steps to start with..
I tried to fix myself of depression for a couple of years and failed at it. Eventually I made an appointment with my gp and told him of how I was feeling, my fears, not wanting to get out of bed, comfort eating, no motivation and constant feeling of sadness etc..She listened and gave me a referral to a psychologist where a mental health care plan was put into action and now I have improved, it's really very hard if not impossible to heal yourself of depression, Please can you try and get some professional help..( only suggesting professional help. it's up to you )..
What I do when I have negative thoughts which prompted my overeating...is to distract my thoughts onto something I like doing. Internet games, tv, puzzles, music, meditation, your mind can only think one thought at a time, so by doing what you like it gives your mind a rest from negative thoughts, and with me it also helped me with my comfort eating, (over eating)..because my hands were busy as well as my mind..
Feel free to check out the forums, when you feel to, This is your thread now, and yours to talk whenever you feel up to it..Please keep in touch and let us know how you are going..
Kind thoughts,
Grandy..
