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Loss of appetite

femalebauz
femalebauz
I haven't been able to eat since Friday last week. I have had small meals here and there but I have no appetite. I am only drinking water because everything else bothers my stomach and I don't drink caffiene. Sprite tastes like crap as well as other caffiene free drinks. I at least have been eating one good meal a day and that is usually before bed to prevent weight loss.
Am I the only one who has noticed a loss of appetite?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello! I am the same way at the moment. Picking at food, no interest at all. I'm only drinking water too. I've gone from eating everything under the sun (comfort eating) a few weeks back, to this.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I sometimes have loss of appetite too. I bought ensure plus and boist plus to help me maintain and/or gain some of my weight back. Do you find eating a meal before bed helps prevent weight loss?

Hope you find your appetite soon. God bless
deleted_user
deleted_user
i am currently in remission again lol at least thats what i call it... however when my anxiety/depression flares up my appetite is the first sign... then the weight im talking at least 30 lbs loss so i usually end up down to around a 100lbs.. not good.... i went on prilosec and that helped keep my stomach settled better.... sounds like you are a little like me and your stomach is making lots of acid... don't want to scrare you but ulcers can form and believe me you dont want those...
lizzyrose
lizzyrose
i pick at my food now i feel nausea i drink water i do not feel hungry but try to have something like a smoothie

lizzy
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just coming through it, unfortunately others have noticed my weight loss and it doesn't help I now have the runs. I am having at least one meal per day and trying to substitute other meals with soup and toast. It is all I can bring myself to have, and of course water and or cordial.
I have sat down and read up on anxiety and the causes, am writing down and identifying my stresses, and going to visit the doctor tomorrow - this is stronger than me at the moment.
The longer this type of eating pattern continues the harder it will be for my body to heal, so if you really feel you can't get a grip on it, go see your doctor.