EA, being "friends" with OW, and Boundaries Part 2

[NikB]

Hi Stilltryin - thanks for your thoughts on the depression/meds too. I agree, it's natural for all of us to be pretty down right now. I would be more hesitant I think except that chemical depression runs so strongly in my family and I've had signs of it for a long time. Even when things are going GREAT for me and I've got every reason in the world to be happy, it takes a lot of effort for me to smile, socialize with people, etc. All the way back to my college graduation or celebrating getting my first "real" job I remember people telling me "Smile, this is a good thing!" Heck I think part of why I fell in love with my H is it was easier for me to laugh and smile around him.

I've been doing a lot better on the eating thing. I found these protein shakes that I really like and can keep down even on the worst days. In case anyone's interested here's a link:
http://www.eatsmartmrp.com/ingredients.aspx

It's all really healthy ingredients and they are pretty good flavor wise. I have been forcing myself to have a small shake every morning for breakfast and it has definitely helped me feel a bit better. I haven't eaten much sugar except on very rare occasions in years and agree, it helps me feel much better!!

Last week's goals were to get my eating under control and continue with the dressing better, doing my hair, etc. And to get started with the counseling sessions.

This week's goal is to work daily treadmill time in along with the other changes (that, and of course get through Thanksgiving). I look forward to the exercise, it'll feel good!!