I'm about 5 weeks out, and since returning to work a week ago, I find my anxiety have skyrocketed. I find any situation where I'm in public very difficult, and have come to rely on my husband's presence to calm me down...

I was a nervous person before, but didn't have the issues I'm having now.. has anyone else had these issues? I'd love some help...

~emily anne

I think that most obese people have some kind of issue that they are using food to medicate. I know I still have the issue(s) even though I'm losing weight, so I see a therapist as well. I'm a huge advocate of therapy and, if you need them, medication. I've noticed a big change in the way I deal with stress in my life since surgery and since seeing the therapist regularly. Others may not like the fact that I stand up for myself now instead of eating to cope with things, but I like the positive side of me.

I'm glad I'm not the only person here who is willing to admit that I need a little help to deal with all of these changes.

Hi

After my surgery,for about 6 weeks,I was very very anxious.As I don suffer from depression or anxiety it must be something physiological.It drove me insane feeling so bad and worried an not coping....and then it just disappeared.

Hang in there,it will get better.

xxo

Lissa, no one could have said that better. No wonder we get depressed. Our comfort... What we have turned to time and again for comfort, (food)..is no longer there for us. We have to finally learn to hold or own sky up

I keep reading things about "No one can make you happy except you". That's VERY true. I like your term, Normal, "We have to finally learn to hold our own sky up". Or, in the infamous words of Billy Joel: Sooner or later you get to your own place. That's what I'm working toward, my own place in my head, in my heart and in my life.

Lol. Thanks. Now if I can just learn to spell-check. I misspelled "our"