Stress and eating disorder

[Lookingforhope20100]

I haven't been eating and I know it's but but it's not an eating disorder I don't think that's why I'm here to see if anyone else goes through what I do when it comes to food. It's not that I don't want to eat. I do I love food, but lately food hasn't likes me. Ever since I was in high school I was 100 lb (pounds) no more no less when I got over 100 lbs I'd get really sick if I ate anything at all. I'd eat at most half a meal and if I tried for anymore I'd get sick. Well it started to go away when I met my boyfriend and got engaged then we broke up and now it's back anytime I eat I get very sick so now I just don't eat and now have lost complete interest in food. I avoid going out to eat because I know people will question why I'm not hungry or not eating, or eating so slowly. I just don't know what to do and it's stressing me out I haven't told anyone about it but my mental health is going down the drain.

[Agora1]

Hi Lookingforhope, having a daughter who has an eating disorder due to overwhelming

stress and anxiety, I understand your situation completely. Everyone reacts differently

to stress. Some lose their desire to eat and others overeat on junk food. Each person

is trying to compensate for that empty feeling within them.

Not eating can have serious consequences in making your electrolytes go off balance.

It is best you reach out to your doctor. We are not in a position to offer medical advice.

Your doctor knows your health history and will address it accordingly.

I am very sorry about the recent breakup. May you find peace. xx

[Wakeboarder24]

With eating disorders it’s important to remember you’re okay how you are. It’s about self love. Learning to self love is something common amongst us humans.

[LoveforAll41]

Hi Looking, I am glad that you have been able to express yourself here. I think that you are probably right that attacking it as an eating disorder is not the route to take. I would highly recommend getting into therapy and BEING COMPLETELY OPEN. They have heard it all before, and short of telling them that you are abusing someone or have killed someone it will stay with the therapist.

I overeat when I experience emotions I don't like, and this was the first real outward sign that I really needed help. If I was more in tune with my emotions I would have realized the magnitude of the anxiety I was feeling. Get help! You don't have to suffer! You can also shop around for therapists until you feel heard. While it may take some time to feel better at the very least get it all out in the open. I wish you peace, hope, and strenghth.