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Can't eat

Itstillhurts_
Itstillhurts_

been having a rough couple of weeks. I haven't had more than a few bites in days. Almost passed out in the morning. Can only handle liquids. As food makes me nauseous. What can I do to make sure I'm getting some nutrients. I don't want to get physically sick as well as mentally sick as well. I feel like such a failure. 

billwfriend
billwfriend
try something like Boost....it is a liquid food....it is full of nutrients.....and it tastes pretty good too....
bridgie101
bridgie101
You can go 100 days without food no sweat. Just enjoy the weight loss.

Of course, the moment you start enjoying the weight loss, you cheer up. And the moment you cheer up, you start eating again. So... hate the weight loss. Hate it! :)

Take care. Drink broth, and if you drink juice water it down. Drinking sugary fake drinks is a bad idea. And if you can't eat in another week, go see the doctor. Maybe you have something medical wrong. But I find not being able to eat from stress or grief only really lasts me 2 - 3 weeks.
Debbalina
Debbalina
Like Bill I'd say try some Ensure. Something to get nutrients in you. While I don't suffer from a loss of appetite this time of year, I do eat lots of crap. Like last night I had a bowl of rice for dinner. Where is the nutrients in that? Need to take my own advice. The only time I lost my appetite was when I was very depressed. How are you sleeping? You're not a failure. You're someone going through a rough time like many of us. Please know your not alone this time of year. Hugs to you.
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