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My self diagnoses & my physical health

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Hi 

I recently self diagnosed for ASD. I feel the need to share with you fellow kind people. I received some news from my GP yesterday. I have to dramatically change my life style choices as I'm at high risk of a heart attack. I'm 56 & female.  I don't have much pleasures in life. But my GP has said I need to change my diet & quit smoking..but food & smoking are the only pleasures I have.  Also she's advised me I must take up exercise but I hate exercise, I like being at home with my home comforts .  I'm stuck between a rock & a hard place cuz if I don't change my habits my life will end sooner or If I do as advised (quit smoking & fattening comfort food)then my depression will get worse. My friend advised just to cut down but I've tried that in the past & it doesn't work. It's 'all or nothing' with me-no smoking or comfort feed seems so daunting. Anyone else in the same boat? Or any advise would be much appreciated. TIA 

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  • Exercise need not be too challenging, and you can do it in the comfort of your own home. There are plenty of YouTube videos you could follow for any number of things, like aerobics, Pilates, yoga, body resistance, Zumba etc…

    If none of that takes your fancy, you could take a gentle walk, and increase your distance and speed over the weeks. Choose things where you can exercise for 10 minutes, so you don’t get bored or lose motivation. You could hula hoop, skip for example. 

    Regarding food, maybe choose lower fat options, and try making some stuff yourself, so you know what goes in it? I guess it depends on what your comfort foods are.

    Have you tried vaping? It isn’t the same as smoking, and isn’t a substitute, but it is slightly better for your health, and you can wean yourself off the cigarettes, or simply cut down the amount you smoke. It worked for me, but I know others who hated it. Worth a try perhaps? After all, your health is at stake. 
    Good luck, and take your time. These changes don’t happen overnight, and don’t do too much too soon….

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  • Exercise need not be too challenging, and you can do it in the comfort of your own home. There are plenty of YouTube videos you could follow for any number of things, like aerobics, Pilates, yoga, body resistance, Zumba etc…

    If none of that takes your fancy, you could take a gentle walk, and increase your distance and speed over the weeks. Choose things where you can exercise for 10 minutes, so you don’t get bored or lose motivation. You could hula hoop, skip for example. 

    Regarding food, maybe choose lower fat options, and try making some stuff yourself, so you know what goes in it? I guess it depends on what your comfort foods are.

    Have you tried vaping? It isn’t the same as smoking, and isn’t a substitute, but it is slightly better for your health, and you can wean yourself off the cigarettes, or simply cut down the amount you smoke. It worked for me, but I know others who hated it. Worth a try perhaps? After all, your health is at stake. 
    Good luck, and take your time. These changes don’t happen overnight, and don’t do too much too soon….

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