I Don't Want To Eat Ever Again

[Mad_Twinkie]

Hello. I'm at a loss. My dad passed away 2 months ago. I lost my appetite. A couple of weeks later I started suffering from irritable bowel syndrome. I've had this for years but I usually stop drinking coffee and eat healthy and I'm good to go after a couple of days. But now it's been 6 weeks since I had a decent bowel movement. Eating is making me miserable. I am treating myself with a specialist, I'm on my 4th treatment and I'm not getting better. I am also taking anti-ansiety medication. But at this point I just feel like quitting eating. How can I deal with eating when it makes me sick, but if I stop eating I know I will die? I know the core of it all is stress but I can't reduce stress without quitting my very much needed job or giving away my kids.

[Jeff1943]

Mad_Twinkle, your life is going through a difficult period right now what with the grief of your father's loss and the stress of your job. When anxiety is high it most often affects our stomach/bowels: you might want to try a tea made from thinly sliced ginger root or peppermint tea or a tablespoon of oatbran twice a day for soluble fibre that is gentle on your stomach. They may well help with the tummy problems, they did with me when I had symptoms of ibs caused by anxiety.

Maybe it's time to move on if your job is making you ill. Easy to say I know but there's no harm in looking for a job with less stress and more job satisfaction. Even if it means taking a cut it's worth moving on, no job is worth damaging your health for and we can all get by on less if we have to. Or stay in your job and delegate some of the work if you can.

Yes, you've got to eat something, what's helpful to eat when you have ibs, bananas? Perhaps Google it but you may have to force yourself. And if you're not eating properly maybe you need to take a multi vitamin tablet to make sure you're getting enough.

I think your father's death has been the straw that breaks the camels back but in time the grieving lessens and things begin to look more positive. You're not going to feel like this for ever so hang in there.

[Bt_1213]

Saying a prayer for you but I agree in time the Grief will lesson Keep fighting you got this. More than anything for your kids

[fauxartist]

I'm sorry for your loss, If what your specialist is doing isn't helping you, I'd get a second opinion or how ever much it takes to get your system under control. Yes anxiety and grief make our health go down hill, but you need help, and that's what a doctor should be doing for you. Hope you get better soon.

[Womenofgod]

You are mourning due to the death of your father's passing. Jesus told us not to mourn when one leaves this earth , he said rejoice. This world is external we are here to fulfil god law through us. You must continue to live and fulfill gods plan for your life . You have purpose that's why your still here. Forgive yourself for everything and walk not into condemnation. You must stop urgently before the enemy destroys you. The devil looks for openings and weakness. God is your shield &protection trust him with all your heart and he shall deliver you.

[Indigojoe]

There are no rules for grieving.

My gut was always the first place any emotions hit. There are meds to quiet the gut, and there are foods to calm and sooth the pain. You need to find peace in your heart and your mind. Your dad would never want you to suffer like this.

It gets better. It takes time, there is no road map for our emotional reactions. I've been like this and lived, got well, and thrived.

You are going to be ok. Accept how you feel, grab a hot water bottle for your belly and be kind to yourself.

It gets better, I swear.

[Want2BHappy3]

Try dealing with the stress first? After years of taking my daughter to different doctors n specialist since she was 5, now she's 30. she was told she had IBS...Wrong. Now she's being old she has chrones decease....Wrong Again? What I'm trying to say is MAYBE you DON'T have IBS??? Good luck