Eating Disorder?

[RESiNATE]

Okies, I have a serious problem at the mo, and wondered if anyone couldhelp.

The thing is, I've totally lost my appetite...completely.

I am quite slim anyway, and losing weight would be a bad thing for me - as a general guide, I am 6' 4" and weigh approx 10.5 stone!

I'm not the greatest eater anyway, but lately I am struggling to eat even the stuff I like!

Is there something that I could buy from the chemist, or summat, that would help to get my appitite back, or am I suffering from some kind of illness?
I aint been to the doctor (yet), because I suspect that this is depression related (I don't wanna be a pill-popper lol).

Any thoughts?
Cheers
Res...

RESiNATE Reviewed by RESiNATE on 10-20-2004. Eating Disorder? Okies, I have a serious problem at the mo, and wondered if anyone couldhelp. The thing is, I've totally lost my appetite...completely. I am quite slim anyway, and losing weight would be a bad thing for me - as a general guide, I am 6' 4" and weigh approx 10.5 stone! I'm not the greatest eater anyway, but lately I am struggling to eat even the stuff I like! Is there something that I could buy from the chemist, or summat, that would help to get my appitite back, or am I suffering from Rating: 5

[sToNeDpEnGuIn420]

lol SMOKE A NICE BIG BLUNT that will get u hungry lol ive noticed lately smae thing for me too actually well not so much as lost my appitete but i only eat a lil and im alrdy full im 5'6 and 140 lbs

[RESiNATE]

lol, Penguin - if I smoked any more than I already do, then I would not be able to function at all - believe lmaooo

Maybe I should see the doctor.
I mean, I feel hungry, but can't eat...I start eating something, then get 'bored' with it, or summat...fuck knows - I'm sat here now, and my stomach is rumbling like a rumbly thing..but if I get summat to eat, I won't eat it...not all of it, anyway...ie, bowl of cereal will only have a few mouthfuls...

Maybe I should just let myself die, that'd be cool...lol...at least all my pain would disappear...

..sorry, manic-depressive here...

[GHoSToKeR]

I wouldnt advise you to go and pump yourself full of chemicals.. Thats everyones answer to everythign these days - stress, depression, hyperactivity, headaches, pain, sleeplessness, etc etc - when the problem can usually be cured more naturally.. my advice is this - take a look back at the last few weeks, and try and see what changes my have occured in your life that may coincide with your loss of appetite. It may be anything - changing your daily routine, changing your excercise routine, somethigns upsetting you, etc.. then when/if you figure out what it is, do somethiong about it.. if not, then go to your doctor, but he'll probably ask you the same thing I just asked you.. THEN, if all else fails, pump yourself full of prescription pills lol

[IntrepidS]

I think you know the answer resinate -- smoke a lot of weed and watch the food go pouring in. If that hasn't helped you then I don't know what will. Honestly, I think weed is the best solution for people who don't eat.

[Bro DZ]

i think Res really knows whats up... Either he's bull shitting us or he has a serious mental issue. Sorry dude but you just gotta eat even if you don't want to! Its just one of those things ya can't live without. Maybe you should see a doctor cause you probably need atleast therapy or acupuncture er something LoL peace man

[Sinsemilla Jones]

It's hard to get enthused about anything when you're depressed.

I smoke pot for depression, but sometimes pot can have the opposite effect from the munchies. I have the bad habit of drinking coffee, smoking cigs, and hopefully (usually, but not lately) smoking pot, and going without food for hours after I first get up, and usually can't make myself eat much till much later.

Of course, the cigs aren't good for appetite. Do you smoke?
Coffee and other stimulants aren't good either.
And too much pot might be a detriment to eating.
Other drugs can hurt your appetite, too.

The big problem with not eating is that it becomes a habit, and your body gets used to it. Try your best to make yourself go ahead and eat. Find something that you really like, and something easy and basic so you don't have to use a lot of effort to fix and cook it. I eat a lot of cheese and bread. I don't put anything else on it, just grab a slice of cheese, 2 slices of bread, and chow down.

Maybe cut back a little on the pot, or make yourself go ahead and eat something before you toke. If you smoke cigs, try to quit or cut down, and you'll probably want to eat to replace the oral fixation and nicotine craving.
If you drink coffee, tea, or othe caffenated drinks, try to cut back.

And take vitamins, particularly B complex, C, and a multi now and then. Down em with some milk, or chocolate milk, or a milk shake. Milk's a great way to drink a little food. A little exercise can help, too. Just a little walk around the hood.

If you still can't eat, and are still depressed, go see a doc, but maybe try a little talk therapy before hitting the pills. See a psychologist (they talk) not a phsychiatrist (they give pills, electro shock, lobotomies, etc.) I'm like you, I don't want to be on some weird chem, and I've avoided anti-deps for over 20 years by using pot. But some folks swear by them, and if nothing else works, they're probably better than dying.

How much is a stone in pounds? (Sorry, ignorant American here.)

Anyway, good luck! And let us know how it goes.

[geoffrowley19]

shit i love the boards here, people are usually really sincere and give good anwsers to questions! just thought id let you guyz kno...anddddd the same thing is with me sorta.. i usually am only hungry when i smoke now unless i skate a lot that day then i get hungry, but usually im only like hungry if i have the munchies...

[apsinthion]

A stone is 14 pounds Sinsemilla Jones.

I dont know what to suggest really but if just can't eat you could alway's try dosing yourself up on vit tablets and protien shakes (not a long term solution but better than nothing.)

Can't think of anything else Res. Sorry.

[Lulu]

That happens to me from time to time. Try to get into the habit of eating first thing in the morning, when you skip breakfast your metabolism slows right down and that in turn affects your appetite.
If you live alone it can seem like too much trouble to prep and cook for just yourself - but you have to make the effort. Fresh juices and smoothies are a good way to start off the day and with the cold weather coming in make yourself some porridge.
Stay away from processed and canned foods, too much sodium and chemicals - try to eat as much fresh produce as possible. Aways make double the amount and freeze some, for when you're feeling like you couldn't be arsed cooking. Vegetables tossed in olive oil, fresh herbs and sea salt roasted in the oven (easy peasey) with a sour cream dip, yummy and straight forward. You've just gotten out of the habit
For your height you are way underweight. So off to the market with you start putting up those pounds Bon appetit, Lulu