Avatar Posted by farahusman 225 days ago (Question)
food makes me anxious. i need to eat as anymore weight loss will mean that i get sectioned for 6 months. I cannot do it. i feel overwhelmed by food and eating everyday. i have never been able to eat healthy and my disorder has been going on for 21 years. i have a son and i want to live but still cannot eat.


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Written by bellacutie 225 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Hi,

I wish I could understand eating disorders more and I've never had issues with food. I always eat healthy and maintained a steady weight. Have you tried the best treament available?

I'm glad that you want to live and have your son as a motivation. I know it's not so simple to say 'well just eat'. For me, I love food and I want to live a long time, so I know I have to choose healthy food.

I'm sure you know that when you starve yourself it affects your brain and your muscles waste away, so you can't let that happen. If this has been going on for 21 yrs. then I'm sure you're ready to win and end this battle for good. How can you eat when you're not hungry? If you're not hungry then eat anyway - to survive. How about instead of eating 3 big meals - you eat 6 smaller meals. When you do eat, make sure they are super healthy choices. Have you tried fruit smoothies with protein powder added?

Since you have your son as motivation, then you just need to shift your brain into survival mode - which is, you're gonna eat to live for you and your son, not because you're hungry. You obviously love your son, so do it for him and for you. I hope you beat it and good luck,

Bella.

Written by Clyde 211 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I like Bella's ideas. If you can not control it, at least try to make them healthier choices...

Could you talk to your doctor about this too?

Best,

Clyde


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