Taste or lack of

[Forestina]

Did promise myself no Googling today but.......even my coffee tasted strange, which isn't helping my severe appetite problems. Didn't think there would be a connection but apparently there is with depression, which is closely linked to anxiety. Does anyone else have these strange or no taste sensations and have to force feed themselves?

[Janieliza]

I was actually the opposite. I comfort fed myself. Didn't matter what it was...id eat it. As for the food tasting differently....yes it can. It's only been recently that this has been linked to depression. Chemical balances...i could waffle on for days about this, I shall spare you lol. Bitter and salty tastes..sweet and sugary not so much. Yes moods can change the taste of things. I couldn't drink coffee at all, it was vile and I'm a coffee drinker usually. Tea I preferred whereas usually I wouldn't touch it. I'm back to coffee(limit myself now due to caffeine) and it's not as bitter(same brand). I do know quite a few ppl who have to force feed themselves...all part of the horrible symptoms of anxiety and depression. Take care. Janie

[Forestina in reply to Janieliza]

Thank you so much. You take care too. I am learning so much. I am also becoming aware of how common this horrible condition is. I wonder why? What are we doing to ourselves? I wonder if our lives are too pressurised and distanced from nature?

To all those who suffer may the day be kind to you, but most importantly be kind to yourselves.

[Janieliza in reply to Forestina]

I used to ask myself the same thing...we aren't intentionally doing anything, there's the tragedy. Anxiety and depression can emotionally cripple someone. Ppl yes empathise, but unless they are here(pointing to my head) it's impossible. There was nothing like healthunlocked when I was at my worst, I had agoraphobia for 7 years also so seeing someone was hard as many psychs then didn't do home visits unless paid for privately. I lost my hair, my teeth crumbled to nothing, I gained alot alot alot of weight and I hated myself. These are just a few of the nasties that it throws out. The ppl on here are the best I've ever had the honour and privilege of speaking to...the support given to each other is amazing. I send you my best wishes for 2018. J😊

[Forestina]

Thank you again. You sound amazing after all you have gone though.

[Janieliza in reply to Forestina]

I think we are all amazing with what we've gone thro and are going thro. 😊

[Sarah_brarian]

Hmm. This is a new one for me. I dont blame you for Googling, I would have too. Did you learn anything?

[Forestina]

Apparently lack of taste is extremely common with anxiety and depression. I know the latter two are very linked, but didn't know lack of taste was.

Am not very happy with myself today. I went on my walk and came over quite weak. What a surprise.... Not! Am just having a sugary frothy coffee. Hope to manage half a can of tuna later with crackers.

Just cannot teach so have cancelled......that is the bad bit.

Will rang to check on me this morning and I told him how bad it was and how cross I was with myself etc. Turns out he understood as he had experienced something similar twice himself.

I seem to have a slight respite from about six when the stress of eating is over. Will told me to stop focusing on food, but it is so hard as you know, when the lack of it makes you feel worse.

Amazingly I went to bed at ten last night and slept through till 8 which was amazing. I wonder what will happen tonight?

Everything, just everything makes me anxious and yes.......the wind is back, but at least it is in daylight hours.

I hope you are having a good day.

Janet