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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Update

A few weeks into the new year, everything back to normal. You asked me how I'm doing. Well, I feel fine! I really think it was the right time to quit taking antidepressants. The first weeks I felt a bit weird, like I had a big fog inside my head. Slowly the fog faded away. The most significant change are my feelings. I got to know peaks again, up and down. My feelings are more intense. I laughed out loud, cried a river and got really mad! When I was having my period last week people around me suffered from my temper. :) In the beginning it was all a bit too much, but I already feel a balance coming. It feels good to feel real again. It doesn't feel strange at all, it feels very familiar. The old me is waking up and I welcome her back with open arms!

I also started working on my weight again. I don't diet, I pay more attention to my food intake and regularity. Everything is allowed, but in moderation. The first week went very well and the reward was huge: I lost 7 kg (15,4lbs)! Of course that was a bit much and a lot of water, but still nice. The second week I got my period and gained 0,5 kg. Ah well, the average is still good. ;-) I have to (want to) persevere anyway, because I have quite some weight to lose. I don't have a goal weight, more a goal size. I'd like to have size 44 (Dutch size, equals UK-size 18, US-size 16) again, so I can buy clothes in common stores. A long way to go, wish me luck...

6 comments:

  1. I really enjoyed your post. I used to suffer from depression so I know how hard it is to overcome. I did it without medication but I know medication has helped a lot of people. I am so proud of you! Oh and Down 7 Pounds!! Woo-hoo! Congrats that is amazing!! If I could hug you right now...I would. Bright Blessings to you my sister. -Jenn

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  2. Congratulations on coming back to yourself. I very much wish you luck. Size 16 is a good healthy size. ((hugs))

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  3. You go girl, emotions and all. Rooting for you!

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  4. You go girl, emotions and all. Rooting for you down under!

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  5. Waaw, Tink, that sounds really good! Congratulations on your new life, I wish you all the best for keeping up the good work. You and your body deserve it!

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  6. good luck! How are things going now?

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