Why can't I eat while I'm depressed?
143919
I read some answers on the board.... It's not an eating problem, it's a depression problem. Everybody deals with it differently. Some people eat a lot. Some people can't sleep, or they sleep too much. It's about chemical imbalances in the brain, whether heretitary or brought on by stress. Talk to a therapist or even someone close to you. Don't go on a binge of junk food...that's not healthy. Slowly increase your meals, and excersize to keep your mind from thinking about whatever made yo depressed. Or write/type it out in a journal to clear yor head. You'll feel a whole lot better :)
50087
Figure out what the food is replacing for you...unrequieted love, a crappy childhood, depression...come to terms with that and stop using food as replacement therapy.
471555
You eat baby powder??? You need to take some iron suplements for your weird cravings-it's called pica and some b vitamins for your depression while your at it.
972268
Well, not eating or drinking is certainly a concern.  You probably won't DIE, at least not in just a few short days.  Think of all of the cultures who fast b/c of religion.  They don't eat for weeks sometimes.\nIf you truly can't manage to eat anything, you need to investigate WHY.  Is it b/c you are under stress?  Feeling ill?  Schedule an appt with a dr., or your local community clinic.\nIn the mean time, force down a supplement, like Boost or Ensure.  They are packed with nutrients, and small.  I went through a period of sadness, and it was the only thing I could get down.  \n\nGood luck.  Feel better.
837920
Why would you feel sick?  Are you cutting back your portions too much?  You can't go from one extreme to the other when trying to control your weight.  Maybe you should get some help:\n\nOvereaters Anonymous:\nhttp://www.oa.org
369225
I'm on Phentermine right now (prescription) and some days I can hardly finish my food.  I'm on Slim-fast because I don't want to eat anything.
257109
God won't give us anything we can't handle.  Depression and bi-polar disease are often caused by imbalances in chemicals in the brain.\nIf you can handle depression with therapy or drugs or whatever you need, do it. \nGod gave us these beautiful bodies.  Take care of yours the best you can.
497403
This happens to me sometimes too. I think that mine is from eating too early or too late. I can't eat anything before 10-11am and nothing after 6pm. Sometimes I even feel sick though when I just eat a regular meal.  I don't know the cause of it,but have no other symptoms to indicate a problem,so I just live with it.\n\nIf you are experiencing other symptoms,I would recommend that you speak with your physician. If it concerns you greatly,see your doctor too.
911854
Don't eat things that you will regret and eat them in moderation. Sounds like you've got an ED. If you want help there are plenty of recovery websites and you can always talk to your doc. If you don't want help, just remember eating disorders can kill you. Would you die to be skinny?
744902
I doubt it, but there is cause for me to be concerned.  Something is making you less hungry, and it could likely be depression.  I would go see your doctor just to be on the safe side.  Also he can rule out any other medical issues that might be causing this.
166408
Your body should be able to keep down any foods you consume, as long as it's in moderation. If you're throwing up, you could have a malfunctioning sphincter (the flap that keeps food in your stomach). Another possibility could be an eating disorder, which I really hope you don't have. Either way, please go talk to your doctor!
368715
First of all, you need to watch what you are eating when you feel stressed. Don't cram junk food because that's what most people go for, it's like a soothing food. Don't let your problems cause you to run straight for food, but also don't stop eating because you are having problems. Eat something light, like some fruit or some pretzels. Applesauce, yogurt, a bowl of cereal. If you want to still eat alot after that, at least let it be something healthy like fruit and vegetables, low fat snacks, and not like whole pints of Ben and Jerry's and a half pack of Oreos. Some people have complete opposite effects when they are upset, some eat and some neglect to eat. It's not healthy for you and you will get hungry headaches when you don't eat or eat enough. If you feel that you are trying to cut back on carbs, calories, don't starve yourself. Still eat what you want, just in smaller quantities.
1128899
it may be something other than anorexia. if you were anorexic you would be obssessed with being thin, and not eating on purpose. maybe you should talk to a doctor about it.
1101308
I cannot diagnose you.  I'm not a doctor, but it sounds like you are sad over the break-up, and it's messing with your eating and sleeping.  You don't say how long this eating and sleeping problem has been going on.  Try getting out with other friends.  Do some things for yourself, like get a massage, a pedicure, or see a funny movie.\n\nIf you have gone more than 2 weeks without any let-up, you may need to seek counseling from your local mental health clinic, or your doctor.  Talking to a professional may help you see things in a different light, and bring joy back into your life.  I care and I am sure it hurts.  Good luck.
1092096
You are eating due to "nervous energy" or you are an emotional eater.  It is not an eating disorder and is very common.  Most women will eat (hungry or not) if they are mad, depressed, sad, hurt, on there period etc etc\nIt is perfectly normal and you are lucky you are not gaining weight!
490450
when i was 15 i had anorexia.  you eventually dont realize that you need to eat.  i wont say you lose the hunger feeling because it is replaced by other pains, but you just forget.
841040
Because sometimes you physically can't eat anymore for whatever reason, and have to stop! But otherwise, I refer the 'pop' to be like...starting eating. Because I can never open a tub and stop halfway. =)