What's new with Okie?

[okiegurl1981]

  Hey everyone! Man, it feels like ages since I've posted here.  I thought I'd give everyone an update on what's going on in my life. 

Basically, I kinda fell into a huge depression, and let my social anxiety take over my life.  I've spent the past three years dealing with chronic pain, and fighting for disability.  After I received my last denial, I basically gave up.  I felt depressed, and saw no reason to to go out, and no reason to live.  I became almost hermit like, and turned into an emotional eater.  I've always been a big gal, but I managed to put on over 100 pounds.  This of course, did nothing for my pain, or my depression.

But, all that is in the past.  I'm still working on my disability, but I've also decided I needed help for the mental problems.  I sought out help, and I'm proud to say this past year, I've lost 100 pounds, and four dress sizes!     I feel so much better about myself, and I'm starting to get out of the house more, I'm getting back into my art, and even attempted dating.   

So that's what's new with me!  Plan on seeing a bit more of me around here again!

[kaoskat]

Yay okie!!!!!!

[NoDivision]

So proud of you!    I know I've told you this before, but you are such an inspiration to me with what you've achieved

[lovesbabysquirmy]

*pony hugs* 

[BlackCurtains]

Wow, that's amazing! 100 pounds I wish I had your motivation

Glad to see you around again and that you're getting back into art. I always loved your drawings and customs!

[Kiwi]

Great to see you around again, and that you are on the mend!

[mlp4me]

Glad you're back! 

[melodys_angel]

*hugs*  soo glad to see you <3

And happy to hear that things are on the rise^^

[StoryDreamer]

Rock on! You're an inspiring lady!  Proud of you for taking charge of your health.

[Skeen]

OKIE!     I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better!  You should be SO proud of yourself!

[okiegurl1981]

  Thanks, everyone!    I've kept in touch with a few arena people on facebook, so I didn't disappear entirely.  I also attended my first MLP Fair last year, and met so many people!  Funny enough, I was shaking more from excitement, then anxiety.  It felt more like a huge gathering of friends than strangers.  <3 

Skeen, I am proud of myself!  I've gone from wearing a size 5x to a 2X! I've cut out all unnecessary sugars, carbs, and junk, and finally kicked my life long Dr. Pepper habit.  (3 weeks soda free tomorrow!)  I just started hitting the local pool for an aquacise class.    It's been a complete 360, and has been hard, but as it gets more and more "normal" it gets easier.

Post Merge: March 11, 2014, 04:48:36 PM

I still have a ways to go, thought I'd share some Before & After pics 

This is me at the pony fair this past July
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And me taken four days ago
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My face and body have changed so much!
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[SourdoughStomper]

You rock, Okie! That's so awesome. You have accomplished a lot.

[Thrice]

You are absolutely amazing. So happy to see you back.

[hathorcat]

Wow! That is amazing! What a wonderful change - well done you - you look fantastic.

[kiwimlp]

What a huge achievement.  Good on you for being so determined!