Eating normally after an episode

[Arcticborn]

First medically checked out and I am fine minus an inflamed muscle in my lower rib. I have been suffering a relapse anxiety/depression episode since July 27. It all started because i decided to look a pain in my left side up on WebMD. If you been there you know exactly what i was diagnosed with. This started the downward spiral and ultimate crash. Well as of yesterday I've been trying to climb up the ladder again. Ive been place on Citalopram and klonopin(only can handle half of a half dose) and seeing a psychologist again.

During this time I lost 17lbs from not eating, i went from working out twice a day to laying in bed for 12hours to only get relief when it was time to get to work. Yet of all this the not being able to eat even though i feel hungry is whats killing me. I can grab food sitdown with it and just as I take a bite choke up. So now it becomes force feesing which takes all the pleasure away from eating. After 5 or 6 bites this way i usually adjust but it still makes me take at least an hour to eat. Will this somehow get better or will i have to wait for my medicine to kick in? Any advice on how to handle this?

[Kelkel5891]

I feel the exact same way about eating. I wish I could give you some advice but maybe knowing you're not alone is nice. My doctor did say that the meds (Lexapro) might help with that but it'll take some time.