How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[TragicReality]

I feel like crap. Stopped Ozempic months ago and today I put my only jeans I had that fit zipped up and yup, gained a ton of weight. i know looks are superficial but I almost never look in the mirror. I just did and I scared myself. Not joking. I don't want this hell of an existence, I've got basically zero friends. I could say 2 women but I only reach to them first and it's a text a couple times a year. . And I am useless. No one can tell me otherwise. I'm tired. I was tempted today to do something. I swear if I didn't have two sons I'd be gone by now.

 

[LumberJack]

I feel like crap. Stopped Ozempic months ago and today I put my only jeans I had that fit zipped up and yup, gained a ton of weight. i know looks are superficial but I almost never look in the mirror. I just did and I scared myself. Not joking. I don't want this hell of an existence, I've got basically zero friends. I could say 2 women but I only reach to them first and it's a text a couple times a year. . And I am useless. No one can tell me otherwise. I'm tired. I was tempted today to do something. I swear if I didn't have two sons I'd be gone by now.

I know that weight loss is much harder for those who are not "impaired by testosterone," but thanks to certain meds, I know what it's like to pack on weight in a short period of time. I've gotten back down to an acceptable to me level. Somehow it dawned on me to try eating about half of what my appetite was in the mood for. If I felt hungry an hour later, then I would have the other half ready. To my surprise, I found that I was not hungry later so I could get by with eating a lot less than I thought I needed. This was also accompanied with dietary changes and a half-hearted effort at exercise. I think what helped the most though, is that by eating less at each meal, my stomach ended up contracting such that now I get full very soon after starting to eat. It may have taken 3 years, but I am hovering at 35-40 lbs less now than where I started. Just hoping that provides some "food" () for thought.

 

[TragicReality]

I know that weight loss is much harder for those who are not "impaired by testosterone," but thanks to certain meds, I know what it's like to pack on weight in a short period of time. I've gotten back down to an acceptable to me level. Somehow it dawned on me to try eating about half of what my appetite was in the mood for. If I felt hungry an hour later, then I would have the other half ready. To my surprise, I found that I was not hungry later so I could get by with eating a lot less than I thought I needed. This was also accompanied with dietary changes and a half-hearted effort at exercise. I think what helped the most though, is that by eating less at each meal, my stomach ended up contracting such that now I get full very soon after starting to eat. It may have taken 3 years, but I am hovering at 35-40 lbs less now than where I started. Just hoping that provides some "food" () for thought.

Thanks. Basically Ozempic made it hard to eat. It paralyzes the stomach so eventually my stomach shrank too. I just couldn't tolerate the 4 to 5 days of hardly eating anything because of the full feeling. Last year I know French fries were stuck in my stomach for about 3 days. I know because they came back up after throwing up. It's not a healthy way to lose weight but it was also controlling my diabetes so I barely needed the meds. I just hated the side effects. I hope I could lose it with will power and excersise but i don't have the ability to do even a 30 minute walk. I get what you mean though. I also have thyroid supplements and yeah losing weight is hard but possible.

 

[MAC0]

Not good spent most of yesterday afternoon with the inside of my mouth bleeding kind of stuck as I am not sure its the gums as there is no blood when I clean my teeth as of yet and while I do have side effects from my meds for Diabetes type 2 this would be a new one also just had my anti depressants dose upped form 25mg to 50 mg

tried making an appointment at the dentist but they said the earliest appointment without someone cancelling would be between Christmas and New Year

 

[Angie]

I think the word is "overwhelmed."

My local gynecologist has declined to do follow-ups. So that means more 3 hour round trips I have to find a ride for.

I am suffering from almost constant nausea. There is also a considerable amount of brain fog and its hard to figure daily things out.

I don't want any more doctor appointments.

 

[1964dodge]

I feel like crap. Stopped Ozempic months ago and today I put my only jeans I had that fit zipped up and yup, gained a ton of weight. i know looks are superficial but I almost never look in the mirror. I just did and I scared myself. Not joking. I don't want this hell of an existence, I've got basically zero friends. I could say 2 women but I only reach to them first and it's a text a couple times a year. . And I am useless. No one can tell me otherwise. I'm tired. I was tempted today to do something. I swear if I didn't have two sons I'd be gone by now.

you are not useless. because of health issues i feel that way often but it isn't true. i have learned, and my wife keeps reminding me of the many things i am still good for. if you took a step back and tried to look at it through a stranger's eyes you would see that like me, you still are useful in many ways. keep trying to do more things and never give up. as for the ozempic i also gained when i was off of it for a bit , try to keep working on losing the weight but please try to treat yourself with the compassion you would treat other people with. you are much better than you give yourself credit for.

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

Not good spent most of yesterday afternoon with the inside of my mouth bleeding kind of stuck as I am not sure its the gums as there is no blood when I clean my teeth as of yet and while I do have side effects from my meds for Diabetes type 2 this would be a new one also just had my anti depressants dose upped form 25mg to 50 mg

tried making an appointment at the dentist but they said the earliest appointment without someone cancelling would be between Christmas and New Year

 

[1964dodge]

I think the word is "overwhelmed."

My local gynecologist has declined to do follow-ups. So that means more 3 hour round trips I have to find a ride for.

I am suffering from almost constant nausea. There is also a considerable amount of brain fog and its hard to figure daily things out.

I don't want any more doctor appointments.

i hear you on being fed up with too many doctors, i guess it's normal as we start to age. try to give yourself some self compassion and a little you time, time with no worries just rest and quality distractions. i hope you work things out without too much stress.

mike.....

 

[1964dodge]

still recovering from post stress syndrome and will be for a while longer. the good thing is i'm finally making some progress. this means my depression and anxiety is getting better. life is so much better when we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. i am starting to like life again

mike

 

[1964dodge]

thanks, Mike. Hope you're still fighting, with your usual strength.

iyou are very welcome. i am still fighting and finally making progress. it will take time but i will win, thank you for asking

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

Keep focusing on the ray of light. I hope it shines brighter for you (if that makes sense)

thank you, that light is getting a little brighter every day

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

I moved the large tv and

thanks mike, hugs always help. It's good they are virtual because my rib is cracked. Hugs back and healing thoughts to you.

your welcome and i hope your rib heals well and quickly

mike.....

 

[Lane]

In a very dark place right now.

I hope things get easier for you @AmberMarie

 

[Lane]

Just spoke with my daughter's father early in the morning. So much drama, which involves my daughter. I feel bad the way she treats him, emotionally and financially. Its not right. I hope that he'll be coming for Christmas dinner.i just want everything to go smoothly for the people I care about and myself too. Ha.

I haven't been around for a few days due to family issues. Trying to hold it together.

 

[TragicReality]

you are not useless. because of health issues i feel that way often but it isn't true. i have learned, and my wife keeps reminding me of the many things i am still good for. if you took a step back and tried to look at it through a stranger's eyes you would see that like me, you still are useful in many ways. keep trying to do more things and never give up. as for the ozempic i also gained when i was off of it for a bit , try to keep working on losing the weight but please try to treat yourself with the compassion you would treat other people with. you are much better than you give yourself credit for.

mike....

Thank you for the kind words

 

[AmberMarie]

who should not be here..

i am grateful you are here... after all... i wouldn't be able to get to know a lumberjack named Jackie. Thank you for all the hugs. Returning them all right back atcha.

 

[AmberMarie]

I hope things get easier for you @AmberMarie

Thank you @Lane

 

[AmberMarie]

i am still in the dark... just sitting here.. because if i move around, i will stumble all over everything that is in my way.

 

[Windhover]

I was wondering how you're doing @Lane, glad to see you around. Hope the issues resolve without distress.

 

[AvidFan]

Exhausted. Just a 6pm meeting to go and finish at 7. Been at it since this morning, yesterday was the same, tomorrow is the same. At least nearly half way through the Week of Hell™ !