Published on 12, July, 2020
Going to mentioning eating habits and not eating; if that could upset you please do not read further! I wasn't sure what category this kind of post should be in, so I've put it here.For a while now, I've been having difficulty with my eating habits.This has been a problem of mine since around high school, where I would skip meals because I was so exhausted; but it has really ramped up this past year. I find it difficult to recognize when I'm hungry, and I skip meals frequently. It's not uncommon for me not to eat in a day. I also feel like my appetite has drastically decreased, and I don't find much joy in eating anymore. I just cannot tell when I am hungry anymore.I've lost a significant amount of weight because of this, and it's starting to concern my family when I skip meals and say I don't feel hungry.I think my depression has part of why this is happening, but I'm not sure. I think it might have to do with my emotional blindness too.Has anybody else had this problem, and what helps them with this? I'm open to any suggestions or your stories, they'd help me a lot in not feeling alone in this. Thank you.
This is something I can relate to. Mine occurs with both food and drink - generally drink is a bigger issue for me now - I never feel thirsty and it's led to a lot of health problems for me now.
Many people struggle with their eating habits, and it can be really frustrating. However, there are things that you can do to improve your eating habits and get back on track. One thing that you can do is to start paying attention to your hunger cues. When do you feel hungry? What are the signs that your body is telling you that it needs food? Once you know what your hunger cues are, you can start to pay attention to them and eat when you're hungry. Another thing that you can do is to make sure that you're eating regular meals and snacks throughout the day. This will help to keep your blood sugar levels stable and prevent you from getting too hungry or too full. If you find it difficult to eat regular meals, you can try setting reminders on your phone or computer. You can also try to find a friend or family member who can help you stay on track.
Finally, if you're still struggling with your eating habits, you may want to consider talking to a doctor or therapist. They can help you to understand the underlying causes of your eating problems and develop a plan to help you overcome them.
I use phone app reminders and have a therapist who helps me as well as she believes it's partially a mental problem with me - not sure about that but if she can help then great!