Self Esteem & Positive Thinking Support Group

I go by the tag PrideofB'dos which is short for Pride of Barbados. As you may guess, I am a native of Barbados, where I am a Science teacher at a secondary school.

I also have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and have been successfully treated for 16 years. I have been able to maintain my career through out my years of treatment,a fact of which I am proud.

Over the years I had gained a significant amount of weight; 260lbs at my heaviest. I have lost about 45lbs; but I have come to realise that to maintain a healthy lifestyle relies largely on how you view yourself and life in general.

I admit that myself confidence has risen considerably since I have lost some weight, but I know I will never be a size 2 and I want to apprieciate myself for whom I am regardless.

I have spent a lot of time over the years being negative and not apprieciating life. I had let the mundane cloud my thinking and ate my frustrations.

I want to be content with who I am regardless of what situation I find myself.

Thanks for welcoming me into the group.

We are all here for a variety of reasons and I applaud you for joining in. I also think that you are an inspiration to have worked right through some very large problems.

Glad to have you here.

Sue

I was diagnosed with Bi-PolarII, GAD, & treatment resistant depression 7 years ago.

I too gained a lot of weight, I was 250lbs.

I've lost about 25-30. Have been treated pretty good with meds and mostly stable for a while. This group has been a blessing to me, I hope you get a lot out of it.

Rick

Lean on us all here especially the Group Leaders.

You have the right dynamic spirit so feel you will accomplish all your goals, for sure!

Think you will like the post, How to Love The Skin You Are In- over in Self Esteem Resources- check it out.

Browse all the Forums- great posts from not just the GL's yet from many fantastic members here.

We look forward to getting to know you as well as support you.

Gentle welcoming hugs, love Clarita (GL alongside John, Ann, Karen & Doris) xooxoooxoox

Dolphin smiles from the UK to You in Barbados

Congrates on losing the 45pounds; do you have any advice?

Look forward in getting to know you

Hugs

Doris