tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494170969705291752.post6328462755752674021..comments2023-10-30T06:56:25.714-05:00Comments on My Big Fat Super Super Obese Blog (soon to be: My Getting Skinny Super Super Teeny Weeny Blog: If you don't have something nice to say...My Big Fat Super Super Obese Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17772497057912033696noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494170969705291752.post-56603815981255549322009-09-25T19:15:50.065-05:002009-09-25T19:15:50.065-05:00Kate: thank you so much for sharing all of that. ...Kate: thank you so much for sharing all of that. I will look into CHAMI, I wasn’t aware that they had a separate group specifically for children. I know that there are some meetings here in my area with some kind of group, but I can never go because of work. As for Erik, I am thankful for him that’s for sure. Not for sticking around…he is Tanner’s father after all so that is expected, but for being my rock the last decade or more. I’m sure he’d say the same thing about me (in my rather immodest opinion ;) I think we were really put together to parent this kid!<br /><br />Krys: I live in San Antonio, TX <br /><br />Chris: You will probably be happy to read the blog I just posted today. I’m back on low fat. Thanks for your prayers. <br /><br />To my sitsas that stopped by, thank you so much for just reading and letting me know you heard me. HugsMy Big Fat Super Super Obese Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772497057912033696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494170969705291752.post-4924278058147213052009-09-24T19:27:11.642-05:002009-09-24T19:27:11.642-05:00Like Karen, I cannot relate. But I can support yo...Like Karen, I cannot relate. But I can support you anyways. I'm here, reading your words. You aren't crying out in vain.Shhhttp://gettingandstayinghealthy.wordpress.com/wp-admin/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494170969705291752.post-53093115195726062009-09-24T13:18:49.478-05:002009-09-24T13:18:49.478-05:00Good for you sitsa! Stopping by! Will be back! You...Good for you sitsa! Stopping by! Will be back! You might not like my site...Fahrenheit 350°https://www.blogger.com/profile/11569225691682063771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494170969705291752.post-82235344024550885632009-09-24T09:23:04.723-05:002009-09-24T09:23:04.723-05:00I was just stopping by from SITS to say hello.
I ...I was just stopping by from SITS to say hello.<br /><br />I can not relate in the slightest to what you're going through, so I won't even pretend to have any halfway decent advice for you, but I hope things get better really soon and that someone can brighten your day!Karen M. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972093977468313631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494170969705291752.post-46425735551725540112009-09-23T23:30:08.415-05:002009-09-23T23:30:08.415-05:00I don't know what to say other than maybe you ...I don't know what to say other than maybe you should get eric to take care of tanner for a day or two...call in sick to various work places and grab a tent or a hotel room and do something you love, or just read and sleep.<br />Oh, by the way, I loathe low carb diets. I will tell you why. Most of the loss is water weight. You eat anything over your alotted carbs and bam, you retain. It's almost always unsustainable and it is expensive. I don't say this to down your efforts, low carb is extremely difficult. I did induction for six months. I have done every dumb *ssed diet you can name. The only thing that has worked for me is weighing my portions and counting calories and making sure calories in are lower than calories out. Anything else turned it into this magical incantation that I could never seem to get right. My low carb experience led to a three year quittage of any weight loss effort whatsoever. I thought I was doomed to be perpetually fat. I finally woke up and realized that I was just going to have to watch what I ate and exercise. I hope you get everything you wish and hope for. I am praying for you.<br />Hugs,<br />ChrisChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494170969705291752.post-28315573410645291092009-09-23T23:03:26.608-05:002009-09-23T23:03:26.608-05:00I am so sorry that life is kicking you in the ass ...I am so sorry that life is kicking you in the ass so much lately. You need a really big hug (and a million bucks!) I hope that you can find the help you need for your son. Where in Texas do you live?KrysTroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588686892682656818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494170969705291752.post-53417462189794976412009-09-23T22:26:01.599-05:002009-09-23T22:26:01.599-05:00I can totally relate. I know what it's like. ...I can totally relate. I know what it's like. I've been there. I do have to tell you there's hope. Kids with mental illness get a tough rap for sure. Usually they're put on the medication merry-go-round and given multiple sequential diagnosis until they're adults. Yes, a lot of them can end up in jail, and it takes a LOT of effort and courage to keep them out of jail. <br /><br />Let me tell you, my son was the worst of the worst. Legal battles, various treatment centers (inpatient and out patient) and on and on and on for years. Then when he was 18 they finally gave him the right diagnosis (schizophrenia) and started him on anti-psychotic drugs. <br /><br />His life isn't perfect. He did get his GED and went to college for a bit, but medication issues made it difficult for him to continue. He's not in jail (not even close). He co-owns a mobile home with a friend and has a job e-cycling (recycling computer and electronic parts). <br /><br />I'll tell you, it's no surprise to me that I STARTED losing weight when I had the hospital take over case management and social security payee responsibilities (something I'd been doing myself). It's rough to keep together all the emotional and family stuff AND deal with your son's illness AND the finances AND your own diet and health. <br /><br />and it's no surprise that so many of us end up in poverty because of the lack of support (not only in terms of treatment, but financial assistance and social support) for families with mentally ill children.<br /><br />I love NAMI. I sat on the board of NAMI in Erie County for a while. I'm not sure if you know, but they do have a sub-group called CHAMI, for advocacy of children with mental illness. The chapters do tend to be few and far between, but it may be something you want to look into. <br /><br />Also, have you ever been to a NAMI meeting? They generally have advocacy, education and support meetings. They were a big help to me (big enough that I joined on). <br /><br />The other thing I have to say is to be grateful every day that you have Erik. None of the guys in my life ever wanted to deal with handicapped kids, especially my mentally ill son. Although things seem like they're totally in the crapper, you still have each other. That's pretty special.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com