Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I stopped eating. I cant explain why, I just can't bring myself to eat and I feel so sad and my head is killing me and I'm eating small things but not full meals. I can't eat. I just can't. Does anyone else get that way?
kmd2223
I feel that way alot..good news I have lost weight, but in a bad way stress and depression..Karen
Restful
Depression causes me to not want to eat. I think it's pretty common.
enigmaticloner
I've had bouts of not having an appetite and not really eating but I don't believe it was caused by depression. Unfortunately it did cause me to lose quite a bit of weight and it was really a scary time.
ReaDyO
Super normal when going through depression or anxiety. I hated that I no longer enjoyed food. I forced myself to eat just to get the nutrients in there. After a while of faking it till making it I was able to enjoy food again and eating was no longer a problem. Take it easy and force yourself to eat at least one full meal a day. You'll be hungry again.
unsnazzyB
I'm having the same problem. I barely eat one meal a day
Cora_Belle
Supplement your nutritional needs with Ensure to make sure your body gets what if needs so it can move through the depression and get you to the other side.
sharaninmd
I found myself feeling the same way when I was experiencing a deeper depression along with anxiety, therefore, I believe it is normal to feel that way. For me, I really didn't get better until I started seeing a psychiatrist. Hope you feel better soon.
Scrofula
Pretty normal. (Sometimes though, it's a starchy binge). Anyway, we don't need a whole lot of food. I like the ensure advice.
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