I can eat anything I don’t get put off food I love the smell of food but I don’t get hungry like my body doesn’t tell me you need food

[Rileyshipp19]

I wake up at like 6 and don’t get hungry until later on like 9 sometimes I don’t actually feel hungry but I’ll eat so my body don’t starve is this normal spoke to drs they said it sounds normal

[Rossan]

Hi there,

This sounds familiar to me. I see in your profile that you're 20. I'd say when I was your age I had a small appetite too. As I got older (now in my 40s), my appetite grew & yours might change too.

Even until recently, I often skipped breakfast or had a snack after 9.30 as I wasn't hungry first thing. However, skipping meals is bad advice for IBS - eating regularly helps many people as it helps your gut stay regular.

So I think your approach of eating at mealtimes, even if you're not actively hungry, is a good one. You don't need to stuff yourself however! Just eat what you comfortably can.

Since I've been in lockdown, I haven't had the usual pressures to leave the house in the morning etc. so I haven't been skipping meals as is my bad habit. I've found that my appetite in the morning is better! I've also stopped going straight for coffee/tea first thing. I think that might suppress my appetite rather than help.

Best wishes to you!

[Rileyshipp19 in reply to Rossan]

I don’t feel sick or crap I can eat it if it’s in front of me never turn my nose up it’s just my belly or brain don’t tell me I’m hungry or I need food I have to go I haven’t ate today. Better get some food sort of thing is it normal

[Gutsy20]

Wow lucky you. Bet you have a nice slim figure.

[Rileyshipp19 in reply to Gutsy20]

Nah lol I’m small