Not sure what to say about your appetite. But as for shopping, ...

We try to make out a menu for 2 weeks at a time, then I go out and buy things. Sometimes I am good and buy all the stuff at once, but other times I go out every day or two and get what I need for the next few days.

I think if your menu is realistic, and if you "force" yourself to eat what you plan, then that might solve several small problems all at once.

Have you mentioned it to your doctor? Lack of appetite can be a side effect of some medications. Of course you already know that lack of nutrients can make depression worse so it may be worth mentioning to him/her.

I also just thought, can you liquidise your food to drink if that helps?

I like to cook but detest cleaning up afterward. I live alone and it is hard to cook every day just for one person. I have a small appetite so going out to eat is unreasonable and I work 6 days a week.

So I have begun cooking on Sunday afternoon as if I were going to feed six or eight people, then fill half pint canning jars with whatever I made and put them in the freezer. Right now I have rice casserole, meat loaf, creamed chicken, pinto beans, a soup I call sorta chili, chili dogs and I dont know what all in the freezer waiting for me to choose my next meal and I only have to wash cookware once a week.

Don't buy what you're not going to eat. Do buy what you are going to eat. Maybe a pile of frozen meals? figure out what you actually do eat, and buy that.

PS I like the idea of cooking meals once a week that Sixtyplus suggests.

Sweety, I am doing the same thing and I blame it on depression, anxiety, and a s... load of stress. Call me and we can talk. And don't tell me I have enough going on and you don't want to bother me. My heart has plenty of room for you too! Much Love and Extra Hugs

Love your icon, "tis but a scratch".

My medication is reducing my apetite, but that's a good thing cause I have a really huge appetite.

I know what you mean though about buying healthy food and then it just rots in the fridge. I do that too.

How is it going today?

Continuing hugs

I have a family member visiting for a few days and they like to cook. So Im going to the advice and do a lot of cooking and freezing that way I might break this silly cycle.
Im stressed today pepperman I tipped a tractor and hurt my back which doesn't help matters...thank you for asking ...those 5 simple words put a smile on my face,

Thanks whatswrong its my next tattoo going on my fore arm maybe. Any thoughts of where I should put it?