[JoanB]

Just rejoined Weight Watchers after the rampage I went on during the holidays. After perusing their message boards and then coming back here, I have a renewed appreciation of how nice you folks are. People on the WW boards are cranky!

Oh...everyone's on a diet over there...that must be why.

[dahlek]

And, as you know, PN PAIN is far worse than other ww issues?
We've real medical issues that cause PAIN in degrees most folks cannot imagine! I'm not belittling WW per se? I suspect that folks aren't happy they can't EAT what they want, in the amounts they want...w/o consequence?
So you gained some? Who hasn't? Just start to eat smart and prudently ...plus constructive exercises for the PN and to regain muscle strength.
We fight a different war? In that OUR PAIN tells US and our bodies to keep still. But what we should be doing IS KEEP MOVING! But, very carefully.
It can be an instinct over practial matter or a WAR of self.
MOVING and regaining strength are correct goals to try and achieve!
That and get the best diagnoses and treatments that you can! Also? Take a look at MrsD's threads Here: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum49.html

And at the top of the 'stickies' here. There is a wealth of info there and it's free? Given freely by folks who've been where you are!
Many of us can and do get 'cranky' at times? But we all try not to take it out on anyone. Don't give up, don't be afraid to be shy here? We don't bite, as a rule, and usually don't pontificate or the like. We just want to help others get thru what we've gone thru...and all that which can confuse the mind beyond reality! Hugs 's - j

[nide44]

A lot of us project our mood in an icon below our screen name.

[mrsD]

Thank you for the observation and compliments.

[JoanB]

dahlek: I know.

Bob: I know.

mrsD: you more than anyone.

[darlindeb25]

Lots of dieting people can be grumpy. They want to lose weight, and many try so hard, then they eat something they shouldn't, and get angry with themselves, tending to take it out on others. As far as that goes, some of them in WW may be some of us too, they may be hurting and not knowing why. Or, they are just grumps to begin with, that happens too!

You can do this. I know it's not easy, I've been trying to lose weight most of my adult life, even before that. This last year I finally did it, now, I will spend my time keeping the weight off!!!

Good luck!