RUTS!!!!!!!!

[firmscorpio]

I've been having THE WORST&I MEAN THE WORST time getting out of the awful rut i've been in for a year&half.I use to get up at 3:15 every morning and workout faithfully.My eating wasn't the greatest but,i changed alot of bad habits with good ones.Last Feb my parents annouced the were separting.I went into a depression and the rut begin.I lost all my motivation.I couldn't get myself to workout and my eating got worse.I went from working out 5-6 days a week to 1-4.I have skip a week.In July last year i had to put my precious cat to sleep.My rut got worse and it's been like that ever since.

I can't get that motivation back.I feel as those i lost myself.Nothing makes me excited about exercising&eating clean.I love working out.I miss my morning routines.I feel horrible and my eating is awful.I gained 10lbs since June and i feel like i gained 100.My clothes fit so uncomfortable.I'm so depressed and upset.I tried starting off slow etc.I just i can not,can not,can not get that motivation back.Has this happened to any of you?What did you do to get out of it?Thanks for listening.:-(

 

[sue320]

This doesn't sound like a rut...it sounds like depression. Have you considered natural remedies or even medication for a short time (maybe Wellbutrin)?

I'm sorry for your pain of the past year.

Sue<><

 

[FitnessGoddess]

FirmScorpio,

I totally agree that this does not sound like a rut but depression. How are the other areas of your life? Are you sleeping more or less than you normally have prior to the things you've mentioned above? Are you finding it harder to socialize with people? These are symptoms of depression & should be treated with counseling &/or medication.

Get some help with how you feel, sweetie. You've always been an inspiration to others I remember you creating check-ins back on the old Firm Forum, I was "GettinFit" back then. Don't let this go unchecked.

 

[sue320]

Me again...consider doing an online depression checklist. You might be surprised how many symptoms you have (or may not have).

HTH
Sue<><

 

[dutchgirl]

I agree with everyone else that what you're describing sounds more like a form of depression than a rut.

I can also commiserate on a personal level. Earlier this year my long time boyfriend broke up with me, I was laid off from my job, I didn't pass a crucial test for my career, and I, too, had to lay down my precious cat. And all in the span of 3 months to boot!!!! I was in bad shape and became depressed myself. The most important thing that I did, in my estimation, was to recognize that I wasn't making it as was and needed some help. I started therapy and it has helped tremendously. It gave me a place that I could let go of everything and start to sort out everything in my mind and heart. This first step in healing helped me become more positive taking care of myself and I started to do just that. My eating cleaned up and I started exercising again. I still go to therapy as understanding 'what the heck happened' and feeling truly good again takes time.

I would suggest checking into your health care benefits and seeing what kind of mental health services you are entitled to. And when picking a therapist know that YOU are in charge. Interview them and make sure that he/she is a fit for you! Also, starting medication is something that you should discuss with your physician, your therapist and yourself working in collaboration. Sometimes a physician will just throw out a prescription without knowing what other things/services you are utilizing. Medication can do wonders and it should not be seen as the sole way to conquer depression. It is a tool that works best with good therapy.

Just my two cents. Good luck!!
Sabine

 

[firmscorpio]

Yes,i was thinking about seeing someone.I have a great life,great job,great finance,great family,friends etc.I've come to the conclusion that it is emotional depression deep down.Everything is fine in my life EXPECT the motivation to get back into my morning workouts and the desire about fitness.I do have a program at work and i have been seriously thinking about it.I will fine out more on it tomorrow.I too think i need to talk to someone.Thanks for your advice.I'll let you know how it goes&keep you updated.This is my first step.I knew i had to tell someone.Thanks for the push.