That would be really frustrating not to have an appetite. I can understand why you are concerned.

I think the best thing to do is to continue to eat anyway. Set up a sort of eating schedule for yourself, so that you are eating smaller meals every three hours or so. A small meal could be a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter and sliced banana, or a two egg omelet with veggies and cheese, or a small portion of chicken breast, rice and vegetables (these are just some rough ideas). Eventually, if you eat on a fairly consistent schedule, you can condition your body to become hungry at those times.

Another thing that might help you is a eat nutritious, calorie dense foods. That way, you will be getting nutrients and calories without feeling too full. Below is a list of some good foods you can add:

-nuts/nut butters
-dried fruits (raisins, dates, prunes, etc)
-avocado (good on sandwiches, toast, salads)
-add butter or olive oil when cooking veggies or grilling sandwiches
-switch to 2% or whole milk/yogurts
-make smoothies with ice cream or full fat yogurt, fruit (I like to use frozen banana slices or frozen berries), a splash of milk, and ice. You can also add protein powder or carnation instant breakfast packets
-drink milk or 100% fruit juice with meals
-You can also look for Boost or Ensure Plus drinks at your grocery store or drugstore. They are a good way to easily add more calories

Hmmm, that's all I can think of at the moment, but hopefully some of those things help.

I think it's also important that you address the underlying stressors that are causing you to have a poor appetite. It sounds like you've been going through a lot. Do you talk to a counselor? If not, have you considered it? You may find it very helpful. I am not aware of exactly what has been going on in your life (feel free to share more, if you feel comfortable), but just remembering to take good care of yourself (eat well, make sure you get enough rest, set up a good support system, allow yourself to engage in pleasurable activities) will help you manage your stress.

I hope this was helpful. Please feel free to message me with any other questions and let me know what I can do to support you.

first, i think it's great that you're reaching out for help and support...i agree with wildflower....eating anyway is probably the best way.....try and apple with peanut butter or a granola bar......you NEED nutrition....if you don't eat there's damage that's happening on the inside of your body as well.....i also agree with wildflower when they said that it would be a good idea to address the stressors in your life....a counselor is a really good idea and i think it would really help....i hope this helped...if you wanna talk, please feel free to message me

I am trying to add calories here and there to my meals, like putting cheese on stuff I otherwise wouldn't or using butter, stuff like that that isn't so filling or noticeable. I also use Carnation Instant Breakfast and make it a point to drink one daily after work before dinner. I also have added a before bedtime snack, usually steel cut oats with some fruit added in and before I was very strict about no food after a certain time or after dinner. And I know this will sound weird but I swear when I eat that snack before bed I wake up hungry and it didn't seem like I used to wake up hungry. I am telling myself that these choices are healthy and are not "bad" foods and not full of fat - they are nutritious and my body needs carbs, like from oats. I am reminding myself these foods will not make me fat but will make me able to have good workouts and produce a strong body. It's hard to change my mindset but I'm trying.

oh and I used to weigh 118-120 and am down to 104.9 today so uh yeah...I get it. It's so hard though when I feel that weight sticking to me, I know I need it, but geeesh...I just don't like how it feels : ( and no, I'm not usually hungry when I eat, especially before bed...

I'm happy to hear you want your appetite back. That's a scary feeling for me because I've felt out of control since I got it back. But I was where you are for almost 2 years. Absolutely no appetite. You do have to just keep eating anyway and it sucks but if you eat many times a day you will eventually get use to it and notice an appetite start to develop. Just don't restrict in between because for me at least that is when I engage in ED behaviors because I feel too hungry then feel like I can't stop the hunger from taking over me. Not fun. This disorder sucks. Good luck. Keep eating, it gets easier.