No appetite

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 6:35 pm

I was in bad mental shape last year to the point that anxiety and depression was also causing me to dry heave every morning for 3 months!!! Wow, that was no fun. I lost 15 pounds but even though food was the last thing on my mind I ate plain cheerios in the morning, usually chicken noodle soup for lunch and meat and veggies for dinner with pumpkin or sunflower seeds throughout the day. Not eating makes you feel worse even though you are not hungry. I am definetely much better these days and the appetite is back. I remember being worried about not having an appetite (imagine that...I was worried about everything) so if this is you it will be all ok in time. In fact now its helping me with positive self talk because I used to wear size 14 womans jeans and today I just bought 11 in juniors

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:23 am

It's good to know that I'm not the only one that used to gag in the morning because of my anxiety. It even got to the point where I thought I was maybe anorexic because I was too skinny. Until I realized I was so anxious. Just like the previous people stated eat small meals that you may like and most importantly eat them slowly and enjoy them. What I love to drink now is fresh vegetable and fruit juices that I try to make dialy. Very good for you and delicious.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:09 pm

Hi ,I have lost alot of weight to due panick and anxiety attacks. all i eat is like half sandwich and soup for dinner , some a slicee of cheese for breakfast and lunch nothing much i am obese anyhow so it was good that i lost weight but i too am scared of not getting my appetite back .Now i also read about keeping potassium up how do u do that when u have no appetite ?

Sparkus · Post by **Sparkus** » Fri May 30, 2008 9:56 am

to dlcottage: there are a lot of foods which have potassium in them. Bananas have a lot for one thing. If you can have even a half banana on cereal or oatmeal in the morning, that will give you some. And of course, keep up the water drinking, as was suggested to us in the course. I have to remind myself to drink plenty of water during the day and not drink just sodas or other drinks. Vegetables have potassium in them, too. E.J.

Maeggie · Post by **Maeggie** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:04 am

Hi,
I am not yet to this session, but was looking for a post about appetite. I have lost mine as well. Stomach is in knots all the time. I am trying to eat when I can, and drinking milk and water as well.
Anyone have any positive feedback on when they finally got their appetite back? I dont want to worry, but you know how we are!

Any words of encouragement will help
Thanks
Barbara

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:37 pm

Hi Barbara, You know, I lost my appetite about two months ago, (lost abou 22 pounds which was a blessing), and have found myself getting much more of an appetite lately, starting to want to cook again, things look good at the grocery store, it's a process, not to worry! Just try and especially get protein, in the morning is most important, I found that the drinkable yogurts helped a lot, healed my poor stomach & gave me a boost as well. Look in the dariy case at any grocery, Danactive was one I liked, it's got vitamins and other good things, and tastes great! Don't worry, you'll be ok!
Blessings,
Fairlight

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:04 pm

Thank you for responding. I was actually able to eat a bowl of cereal yesterday, and I was so proud of myself for getting it down!
baby steps, right?
Thanks again for your support