Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | I Just Want to Say THANK YOU

Warning: This post is a longy...

I graduated college in May 2002. I got hired for my first job in June 02. Married July 02. Started my first job (a kindergarten teacher....no experience...it was CRAZY!) Aug. 02.

I had IBS since I was 5...but Nov. 02' it was outta control. I also got strep throat 5 times last year...not to mention sinus infections, bronchitus, etc.

In Dec. or Jan. I found Heather's book.

This past Aug. my hubby and I moved. I am the sole supporter. He is learning in seminary full time. we spent the first year of our marriage spending as little as possible (I wouldn't even let DH buy me flowers because seminary was more import. to me). We put off having a baby so he could go to sem.

We moved in Aug. I had 5 jobs. My health deteriorated. I had to quit...some jobs I lost.

I have been SO SICK! And stressed. I'm on POWERFUL meds.

But overall, I'm happy.

First off, I have a wonderful hubby! He's learning in sem. and I'm SO PROUD of him!

I also have this board. You are all the BIGGEST BUNCH of LOVEABLE people! I can't even begin to tell you how much of a difference each of you has made in my life this past year...

I also started spending time on a board called FlyLady.net. This has helped me become a more neat and organized person--something I always dreamed of but never knew hot to achieve.

DESPITE all the hardships I've endured...I'm mostly happy. (Except when the meds make me depressed...).

I'm having a problm overeating. I'm hoping that you can all offer advice and help me diet. I eat ALL DAY LONG (I'm not exaggerating!) It is VERY unhealthy!

I assume there is something going on deep down that I'm not aware of that is making me eat. While it's true the meds I'm on increase appetite, that is no excuse for eating 4 yogurts in 5 minutes!!!

I love you all and I am so thankful for your endless support, encouragement, and kind words.

PLEASE help me! I HAVE to stop eating so much! I've already started getting back pain.....if I don't stop, I'm gonna start having health problems I don't want to think about!

I'm still looking into therapy and I hope to start that soon. In the meantime, if anyone has any suggestions or words of encouragment, PLEASE send them my way! My husband married a beautiful, thin, and attractive young woman (I was 110lbs at 5"5 when we married). I know hw still thinks I'm beautiful...but he didn't marry an overweight woman! And that is what I am becoming VERY fast!

The thing that upsets me most is that I'm out of control. I eat to eat. It's not HEALTHY! And I want to be healthy!

Thanks for reading...and for being here for me!

With love and endless gratitude,
Ruchie

--------------------
Formerly known as Ruchie

Print Remind Me Notify Moderator