I Have No Appetite Due To My Depression - How Do I Force Myself To Eat Agian?
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First off, I have been in your shoes. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorder. At my worst, I wouldn't eat, and no one could force me to. I finally go the courage to seek help, I don't know whether or not you have done that. If you haven't I suggest you do. I'm by no means trying to preach, but since I went to my doctor and was prescribed and anti-depressant, I have begun to eat again. Things that I couldn't force myself to do I now can. I have finally gotten to the point that I no longer have to take the medicine and my life is great. I promise you that things can and will get better, just try to get some help and know that time heals all wounds.
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if you are 18 then pot helps
Well, for me, when I'm depressed, I just get so tired of the same old thing. Perhaps try eating something completely new. you have an eating disorder, u gotta get a doctor before u die
You got it!
You force it down.Just eat soft foods and sweets. I like mashed potatoes,oatmeal,puddings. Just think of soft stuff and any kind of sweet. Drink tea or sodas with sugar. I mean it's not healthy but it's better then nothing!
try carnation instant breakfast or soup, maybe it'll be easier to drink something, they have nutrients and you could take some vitamins, just to make sure you are getting enough nutrients suggesting an ayurvedic remedy ifyou can get it online: Lavan Bhaskar Churna: 1/4 tsp to be taken at beginning of food. IF do not like taste, mix it in honey and take.
For depression, take 11 leaves tulsi leaves, 1/2 tsp ginger powder and boil for 15 minutes in 1 cup water. aff crystal sugar and drink. Repeat three times a day.
You must..because if you dont eat,you will become weak and not able to work or study.all you have to force yourself.or tey to eat the food you like to eat smoke pot. no im joking just sit there and shove that food in your mouth. or just wait until you are hungry. or smoke pot thats all i know
I can relate to you because I had severe post partum depression,and post distress disorder.I advise you not to try to push food in yourself, but to find what triggers this anorexia on you and them try to avoid this triggers, it means try to find what happens right before you feel the disgust for food.
Once a day if you can afford it go to the fast food place for a shake. You wont die and you might just feel better.
well try to lower down the amount of liquids ur drinking.try to eat things that u like try appetizers and sweets .eat things with sugar since they drive the person to eat(ice cream, chocolate bars.)burgers,pizza's and such things since they increase the apetite. or if u have favourite shows on tv try to eat something whiol watching to make urself more entertained and have fun(a bowl of popcorn or chips or 1 liter of icecream is good to work it all out) Me too, Plus Im tired & weak to cook, So I eat easy to swollow foods like, yogurt, applesauce
Are you getting support? Firstly you must see your GP and get a referral to a good psychiatrist. If you are already receiving treatment many anti depressants can cause loss of appetite and you made need to change your medication.
Secondly be kind to yourself drink as much fluid as you can and try things like smoothies and soup which require little effort to eat!
Don't force yourself just try to do some small thing you like every day such as read a chapter of a book, go for a walk etc.
Confide in a good friend and take care
You really need to get some help with your depression, I am sure that there are millions of other depression sufferers out there, I was very depressed a few years ago and I know you do not feel like getting help, but there is no shame in depression, it is an illness and can be treated very successfully. If you really cannot face eating, try Miso soup, it is delicious and very nutritious. Once you can stomach light things like that, try smoothies and milk shakes, you will be getting the calories and energy you need for your body to function and heal itself. I hope that you feel better soon, and please, speak to your doctor, it is the first step to helping yourself get well again, you can do it. i've gone thru depressions where i've lost my appetite and lost weight so i know what you're going thru. you don't feel hungry and nothing tastes good. you have to force yourself to eat small amounts several times a day and don't drink too much water cuz it makes you feel full. the most important thing is to seek help and don't stop until you find an effective treatment for your depression. left untreated depression often lingers and becomes more severe.
First and foremost get to the root of the problem. This being your depression itself. Talk to someone and get help. Now as for what to do in the meantime I can only tell you what I do and maybe it will work for you as well. When I get really depressed or stressed I have a total loss of appetite as well. Be sure you are taking a multi~vitamin. Try to force one or two bites of something down. Something is better than nothing. I also buy the Walmart brand of Slim Fast and drink those. (not as a weight loss method) They actually contain a lot of vitamins and minerals and the calorie content is nothing to sneeze at either. I am sure Ensure would be a good alternative but I don't like the taste. Also I can not stress enough the importance of getting professional help. This can lead to an eating disorder without you even realizing it. It becomes a control issue. When you feel you can not control anything else in your life but you can control the food. It sounds silly but it happens. Trust me! Been there done that! SEE A DOC. GET HELP! Hope things get better for you.
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