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lynn P. · Sep 24, 2009, 09:52 AM

I'm sorry you're going through a difficult time right now. I agree with Jerry that you need to live separately from your Dad. Since you're on disability and you're paying for everything right now anyway - it's not like you're dependant on him for money. I agree with the other poster who mentioned that your dad is a self centred, possibly a narcasistic person, who's personality clashes with your personal issues. You should be speaking to your therapist about the problems between you and your dad.

You know me by now, that I usually speak straight forward and I don't sugar coat things. Not eating is one of the worst things to do - when you stop eating the first organ to suffer is the brain. By not eating, this magnifies your emotions and will make you feel worse. I want you to think how you would treat a friend who was like this. You would probably make them something to eat. So you need to force yourself to eat EXTRA healthy foods - breakfast, lunch and dinner including fruits and vegetables. I also noticed the time on some of your posts are very late -try to go to bed earlier at the same time every night.

Also everyone with depression should be taking a fatty acid Omega 3 supplement or eating fish that high in omega 3 like salmon. In addition medical experts recommend adults should take at least 2,000 mg of vitamin D daily. Vitamin D helps with body aches, depression, prevention of cancer and they even said on the news yesterday, they think it helps in preventing the swine flu. Vitamin D levels can easily be checked with a blood test. Since you have to walk your dog, I recommend taking a very fast power walk. Experts now know that regular cardio vascular workouts actually build NEW NEURO TRANSMITTERS in the brain - that's amazing!!

I realize you're very depressed and you're turning your anger inward. Please don't let this happen - you need to treat yourself like you would your best friend. Use the self help coping skills I mentioned and fight for yourself. The first step is having a good meal. I hope you feel better soon.