So sorry for the loss of your wife. I also have a hard time eating like I used to. I would cook a kid friendly meal for the kids, then my hubby and I would eat later when he got home for work. My 12 year old asked me why I don't eat real meals anymore. She was concerned that it is not healthy. I pick on the kids meals then eat crap. I can't imagine cooking a good meal for only me. My husband has leukemia and I spent hours making organic healthy meals for him. Now I don't have the energy to care. I feel your pain.

My husband was hospitalized for 3 months before he passed, so I basically stopped cooking when he got sick.

I found it very difficult to cook for myself. For many months I lived off of salads, scrambled eggs, cereal, and sandwiches.

It's been almost 8 months, and I'm just getting back to cooking real meals. Three weeks ago I invited some friends over for lasagna. Last week I baked cookies for a friend. It's taken me 8 months, but I'm trying.
You have to take care of yourself and eat.

Hugs,
Janie

I'm sorry papa11, this stuff hard enough even when we eat right. I'm finding food ideas on cooking for one on Pinterest and Youtube. Listen to her spirit voice, try to eat and take care of yourself.

So sorry for your loss. I have started to bake/cook a little. I also struggle with things he liked. I haven't been able to throw out the foods he liked even if they are ruined..working on that one day at a time. I did make my dad (who is a widower) a pie this week. It has been sandwiches, cereal, and whatever is easy.

Hi Papa . . you are not alone with the non-eating syndrome. It does get better with time. Meanwhile, I'd suggest keeping some protein shakes in the fridge as well as protein bars. If you don't feel like eating, you at least need nutrition. I lived on shakes for quite a few months . . along with frozen meals when I felt a need to have something comforting. Yes, take care of yourself and eat when you can . . . it's important. Big hug, Dayna

I went the opposite way, stuffing myself with unhealthy choices. It did get better for me and as I found myself able to change to small more healthy choices. I kept hard boiled eggs on hand and fruit along with tuna, lettuce and crackers. I'm sure it's some kind of reaction to our loss, but if it continues I would talk to my doctor. Sharon

Oh this is a hard one. Early on, I forgot to eat. People would put food in front of me and I would just stare. I can remember my cousin/sister trying to spoon feed me like a baby. For the first couple of months, I picked at whatever people put in front of me. Then I turned to frozen dinners and salads. Didn't get back into the swing of cooking until around 2.5 years. You have to try to take care of yourself and do what's your wife's voice is telling you to do.

Hugs,
Val