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Kathleen
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Appetite Question.
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November 01, 2015, 09:46:15 AM »
Hello ladies.
I've woken up with the usual jitters and wanted to ask a question. Does anyone else struggle to eat when they feel on edge? My appetite disappears and I have to force myself to eat, infact I don't seem to feel hungry very often at all these days!
Does this ring any bells ladies and if so any suggestions to improve things?
Take care all.
K.
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dazned
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November 01, 2015, 10:12:21 AM »
Try to eat little nibbly things throughout the day and not get hung up about eating proper meals until appetite comes back. Ginger biscuits,porridge,bananas,toast,soup,milky drink,yogurt.........
That's how I cope when I get like that sometimes it lasted quite awhile with occasional weird things that I fancied ! Hope you feel better soon.
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jedigirl
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November 01, 2015, 11:32:34 AM »
Yes, I rarely have an appetite just eat for fuel.
On really bad days I have a protein drink. On the better days i try to stock up on high calorie foods like peanut butter, carbs, porridge with cream and nuts, scrambled eggs etc. I wouldn't worry too much. Keep up on yr fruit and veg and drink lots of water. x
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CLKD
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changes can be scary, even when we want them
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November 01, 2015, 03:51:19 PM »
Yep. The gut is a weak point for many people, it's the fight/flight response. The blood is diverted to the legs for running, initially from the gut which stops digesting when stressed. However, knowing that what I feel is 'normal' doesn't help with eating when upset. Then my brain gets into the cycle of 'must eat' - mainly to keep Himself happy.
My stand-bys are dried fruits/nuts; toast though I can't bear the smell of food when my appetite disappears; dry cereal, I find those small packets of
Kellogs
really useful for nibbling on, OK there's added sugars but so what!; bananas; very thin
Redibrek
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I found the trick is to eat before my body requires sustenance which helps ease that sinking nausea feeling.
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honeybun
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November 01, 2015, 04:23:18 PM »
My appetite disappears if I'm stressed in any way and the weight drops off really quickly. I have to be careful as being too thin is not a great look for me.
I agree with the others, just graze a bit and try not to focus to much on meal times.
Honeybun
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CLKD
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November 01, 2015, 04:57:59 PM »
I was diagnosed as anorexic-type at age 5 but no-one asked why or explained ……. I stayed 6st 2 for over 20 years ……. eating to remain upright. Oh to swallow a tablet
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Kathleen
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November 01, 2015, 05:41:47 PM »
Hello ladies.
Many thanks to you all for taking the time to reply. I've noted everyone's comments and I'll let you know if things improve. As I suspected, I'm not the only one !
Wishing you all well.
K.
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CLKD
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November 01, 2015, 08:04:42 PM »
Grazing suits me ………. when I'm OK my appetite is fine, the moment anxiety strikes ……
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Hurdity
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November 02, 2015, 03:21:37 PM »
Hi Kathleen - sorry to hear you've got "the jitters". Am I remembering that you are well post-meno approx late 50's and on HRT? I might have got this wrong! If so I wonder why you are still getting "the jitters" as I thought this was more to do with fluctuating hormone levels ( and maybe low oestrogen) typical of peri-menopause? Some progestogens in HRT can cause this type of feeling I have read - eg norethisterone - which also affects blood sugar too. Sorry if I'm off beam here but just wondering if a change in preparation or dose of something might help ( as well of course following all the suggestions re food from the others!).
Hurdity x
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CLKD
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My appetite drops off when stressed, often it's due to my body being hungry but I don't recognise it.
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