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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm about your age, suffering multiple health and weight issues, currently in a terrible job and dealing with a very troubled partner and a damaged relationship. It does get depressing and frustrating. I don't have energy to reach out to friends, so I've become very isolated.

Cut the refined carbs for a month. It's easier in summer when you can eat great fresh salads and grill meats. You will probably feel a bit better physically.

[b]This is a rough time for women. We need to do more for ourselves at this point, because it all catches up with us.[/b] 
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I agree.  I'm a 54yo mom of two teenage boys and this is the roughest time of life by far for me.  My marriage isn't so hot, I'm 30 lbs overweight, I work too much, I'm depressed and anxious.  Basically I'm just getting by, treading water.  In the meantime, I spare no expense as far as my kids go - I take great care of them.  But I neglect myself.

Recently I decided to take the bull by the horns and started therapy.  My therapist suggested a complete physical, which I scheduled, and I saw my doctor and started an antidepressant (therapist thinks I am depressed and I agree).  I scheduled a couple of other doctor appointments I have been putting off.

I am starting to eat better (cutting out sweets and carbs) and doing something in the evenings other than cruising the Internet.

OP, make one change at a time.  Start with a complete physical and take it from there.[/quote]

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