Comments on: Depression and D/s http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/ luna's explorations into BDSM, submission, service and love Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:15:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: baby http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7198 baby Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:06:45 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7198 I definitely Agree - It IS FANTASTIC!! :) You are very lucky to have a wonderful Master too- as I imagine He is to have you too!!! A dynamic duo encouraging and helping the other when the road gets bumpy in life- Hugs!!! I definitely Agree – It IS FANTASTIC!! :) You are very lucky to have a wonderful Master too- as I imagine He is to have you too!!! A dynamic duo encouraging and helping the other when the road gets bumpy in life- Hugs!!!

]]> By: luna http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7196 luna Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:21:25 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7196 It is fantastic isn't it? I have a wonderful Master :) It is fantastic isn’t it? I have a wonderful Master :)

]]> By: amorette http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7187 amorette Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:55:19 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7187 I'd written a whole long comment and it's completely vanished, but I wanted to let you know that I've been where you are and I'm finally beating it. I'm not going to re write the whole thing, but I ended up getting past my eating and weight issues when I started taking welbutrin to quit smoking. It apparently can help kill an eating addiction as well. I'll be on it for another couple years while I learn how to eat (I've never eaten correctly... I'm 30 years old). I've lost 75 pounds in the last year and have no desire to go back to my old habits. I'm certainly not telling you to go on meds LOL I wouldn't tell anyone to do anything, but there are ways. And there is help out there. I wish you luck... be patient with yourself and love yourself, no matter what. It really helps amorettes last blog post..<a href="http://amorettelove.blogspot.com/2008/06/whales.html" rel="nofollow">WHALES!</a> I’d written a whole long comment and it’s completely vanished, but I wanted to let you know that I’ve been where you are and I’m finally beating it. I’m not going to re write the whole thing, but I ended up getting past my eating and weight issues when I started taking welbutrin to quit smoking. It apparently can help kill an eating addiction as well. I’ll be on it for another couple years while I learn how to eat (I’ve never eaten correctly… I’m 30 years old). I’ve lost 75 pounds in the last year and have no desire to go back to my old habits.

I’m certainly not telling you to go on meds LOL I wouldn’t tell anyone to do anything, but there are ways. And there is help out there. I wish you luck… be patient with yourself and love yourself, no matter what. It really helps

amorettes last blog post..WHALES!

]]> By: amorette http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7186 amorette Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:48:57 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7186 I'm fairly new to reading your blog. I've read a little in the past, but didn't comment as I didn't have a public blog of my own. I have to say I understand how hard it is to battle weight and food and depression. I've done all three and finally had to get help with it about a year ago. I hate medication and won't even take antibiotics unless it's absolutely necessary (I got over pneumonia this spring without them)... but, after five years of trying to quit smoking, i finally asked my doctor for welbutrin. And it worked for killing the smoking habit and the eating habit. I'll probably be on it for a couple of years until I learn how to eat (I've never eaten right in my entire life - I'm 30 years old)... and it's the only med I have in my system, but it worked. It helped me fight and gave me the chance and headspace to learn new ways. I'm absolutely not telling you to go on welbutrin (it would be silly for me to tell you to do anything LOL) but it's a thought... if you are able to take it. It might help and, if it doesn't, it's simple to come off of (I got scared of being addicted to it the first time I took it and went off it on my own. I honestly didn't even feel it - no withdrawals). Whatever you do and however you get there, I wish you all the luck in the world. Be patient with yourself and love yourself no matter what. amorettes last blog post..<a href="http://amorettelove.blogspot.com/2008/06/whales.html" rel="nofollow">WHALES!</a> I’m fairly new to reading your blog. I’ve read a little in the past, but didn’t comment as I didn’t have a public blog of my own. I have to say I understand how hard it is to battle weight and food and depression. I’ve done all three and finally had to get help with it about a year ago. I hate medication and won’t even take antibiotics unless it’s absolutely necessary (I got over pneumonia this spring without them)… but, after five years of trying to quit smoking, i finally asked my doctor for welbutrin. And it worked for killing the smoking habit and the eating habit. I’ll probably be on it for a couple of years until I learn how to eat (I’ve never eaten right in my entire life – I’m 30 years old)… and it’s the only med I have in my system, but it worked. It helped me fight and gave me the chance and headspace to learn new ways.

I’m absolutely not telling you to go on welbutrin (it would be silly for me to tell you to do anything LOL) but it’s a thought… if you are able to take it. It might help and, if it doesn’t, it’s simple to come off of (I got scared of being addicted to it the first time I took it and went off it on my own. I honestly didn’t even feel it – no withdrawals).

Whatever you do and however you get there, I wish you all the luck in the world. Be patient with yourself and love yourself no matter what.

amorettes last blog post..WHALES!

]]> By: His mija http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7112 His mija Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:12:11 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7112 oh hon, you are in my thoughts and prayers. i've gained about 20 pounds in the last six months from my hysterectomy and i feel like a blimp. so i know how you feel about the weight thing. i've talked Sir into getting me a pilates chair. i can use it and put it away afterwards and not have to be out in the heat. Plz keep us posted on how you are doing. Also know you can email me or pm me anytime you need me. Lots of hugs and smooches His mija~ oh hon, you are in my thoughts and prayers. i’ve gained about 20 pounds in the last six months from my hysterectomy and i feel like a blimp. so i know how you feel about the weight thing. i’ve talked Sir into getting me a pilates chair. i can use it and put it away afterwards and not have to be out in the heat.

Plz keep us posted on how you are doing. Also know you can email me or pm me anytime you need me.

Lots of hugs and smooches
His mija~

]]> By: Mara Tudor http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7102 Mara Tudor Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:09:49 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7102 Well, of course you thought she was an attractive woman -- she oozes sensuality through these posts. In real life, she'd probably make your head 'splode! LOL Well, of course you thought she was an attractive woman — she oozes sensuality through these posts. In real life, she’d probably make your head ’splode! LOL

]]> By: Aria http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7100 Aria Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:07:35 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7100 I was very surprised to see how much you weighed in your later post. I met you about a month ago and I thought you were a very attractive woman. I think its good for you to lose weight for your health especially with diabetes running in your family, but you are lovely just the way you are. Please don't let your weight make you lose your self esteem. :) Aria I was very surprised to see how much you weighed in your later post. I met you about a month ago and I thought you were a very attractive woman. I think its good for you to lose weight for your health especially with diabetes running in your family, but you are lovely just the way you are. Please don’t let your weight make you lose your self esteem. :)

Aria

]]> By: baby http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7094 baby Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:11:12 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7094 Big Hugs to you!!! OH There is a light at the end of the tunnel!!!! Takes a lot of patience and determination and stomping the foot every now and then with the doctors - get all the testing, get them to try all the different stuff for those who have hirtsuism (sp? for the problem with hair), try the different things that are successful to those with PCOS - like I know for a fact that the diabetic medicine/pills has shown to help/aid many women with PCOS with their weight... I too was told I could have it - but probably not because I have regular periods and had ONE child...but I do have cysts too... I have the weight battle, I have the facial hair (under control after being patient and never giving up on Spironolactone - the medicine they give me as an Anti-Androgen - also it gets rid of excess water weight-swelling!!), and there are those creams that are supposed to help too ... I have found success in keeping off the 100+ pounds I've lost by sticking to eating like a diabetic - I eat nothing with refined sugar, no root veggies, and lots and lots of high fiber foods - it works for me, maybe not everyone, but it's just a suggestion...try SugarBusters for an easy way to eat that way or look at the Mayo Clinic webpages for Diabetic dieting, etc. Exercise is soooo important - and I know how discouraged you feel - how depressed - but with the right doctors, the tests, and perseverance you can do it!!!!! AND HOW ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC that He's right beside you and helping and offering you support through this trying time .... KUDOS to Him and His obvious respect and love for you!!!! That is so heartwarming.... (but you know there are a lot of little different parts of our bodies (ovaries, thyroid, adrenal glands) that can cause all this stuff, and once figured out, and on the right track, right meds, treatment, and new way of eating/exercise, you can feel better!!!) Big Hugs to you!!! OH There is a light at the end of the tunnel!!!! Takes a lot of patience and determination and stomping the foot every now and then with the doctors – get all the testing, get them to try all the different stuff for those who have hirtsuism (sp? for the problem with hair), try the different things that are successful to those with PCOS – like I know for a fact that the diabetic medicine/pills has shown to help/aid many women with PCOS with their weight… I too was told I could have it – but probably not because I have regular periods and had ONE child…but I do have cysts too… I have the weight battle, I have the facial hair (under control after being patient and never giving up on Spironolactone – the medicine they give me as an Anti-Androgen – also it gets rid of excess water weight-swelling!!), and there are those creams that are supposed to help too … I have found success in keeping off the 100+ pounds I’ve lost by sticking to eating like a diabetic – I eat nothing with refined sugar, no root veggies, and lots and lots of high fiber foods – it works for me, maybe not everyone, but it’s just a suggestion…try SugarBusters for an easy way to eat that way or look at the Mayo Clinic webpages for Diabetic dieting, etc. Exercise is soooo important – and I know how discouraged you feel – how depressed – but with the right doctors, the tests, and perseverance you can do it!!!!! AND HOW ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC that He’s right beside you and helping and offering you support through this trying time …. KUDOS to Him and His obvious respect and love for you!!!! That is so heartwarming…. (but you know there are a lot of little different parts of our bodies (ovaries, thyroid, adrenal glands) that can cause all this stuff, and once figured out, and on the right track, right meds, treatment, and new way of eating/exercise, you can feel better!!!)

]]> By: luna http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7089 luna Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:41:40 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7089 I have a lot of labwork and tests to go through before the end of the week. My dr mentioned PCOS but said that since my periods are regular that it was unlikely. He's looking into a testosterone imbalance for the hair issue and I have several other tests as well. Joy of joys. I have a lot of labwork and tests to go through before the end of the week. My dr mentioned PCOS but said that since my periods are regular that it was unlikely. He’s looking into a testosterone imbalance for the hair issue and I have several other tests as well. Joy of joys.

]]> By: 32-P http://lunakm.me/2008/06/depression-and-ds/comment-page-1/#comment-7088 32-P Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:45:42 +0000 http://blog.the-iron-gate.com/?p=1702#comment-7088 Luna, when you commented on your facial hair and difficulty in losing weight over the last few years, the first thing I thought of was PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome. Those are two major indicators for the hormonal imbalance that comes with PCOS. Depression is another. I hope you will ask your doctor to look at that as a possible diagnosis and I do hope you'll feel better soon! It's good that Master is exercising with you. Nothing better than getting hot 'n sweaty with exercise to make the hot 'n sweaty aftermath even better. ;-) Luna, when you commented on your facial hair and difficulty in losing weight over the last few years, the first thing I thought of was PCOS – polycystic ovarian syndrome. Those are two major indicators for the hormonal imbalance that comes with PCOS. Depression is another. I hope you will ask your doctor to look at that as a possible diagnosis and I do hope you’ll feel better soon!
It’s good that Master is exercising with you. Nothing better than getting hot ‘n sweaty with exercise to make the hot ‘n sweaty aftermath even better. ;-)

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