I Don't Eat When I'm Stressed.........

[Aquatic Waves]

Is this considered an ED? I'm not anorexic but I have a tendency not to eat whenever I'm sad, panicky, or stressed. Anyone here go trough the same thing? Or eat when stressed/depressed/nervous ?

 

[bèlla]

Some people respond to stress by eating, abstaining, drinking, smoking, exercising, etc.

An ED is a consistent pattern of disordered eating that’s driven by cause and effect. The disorder is the coping mechanism.

In your case, if you had ED and observed your willingness to eat when stressed, you’d create situations that would amplify stress (cause) to reduce consumption (effect).

 

[Aquatic Waves]

Thank you. Hope your doing well btw

 

[ChicanaRose]

Is this considered an ED? I'm not anorexic but I have a tendency not to eat whenever I'm sad, panicky, or stressed. Anyone here go trough the same thing? Or eat when stressed/depressed/nervous ?

I don't know if that's an ED but you should check with your physician. If I cannot get myself to eat, I try to get some nutrition through vitamins/ vitamin drinks and at least stay hydrated.

 

[bèlla]

Thank you. Hope your doing well btw

You’re welcome. I’m doing well. Hope the same is true for you.

 

[Aquatic Waves]

You’re welcome. I’m doing well. Hope the same is true for you.

I'm hanging in there so far thank you. It's still difficult though

 

[Aquatic Waves]

I don't know if that's an ED but you should check with your physician. If I cannot get myself to eat, I try to get some nutrition through vitamins/ vitamin drinks and at least stay hydrated.

I did but not about asking him if it's an ED. I just told him I'm not eating b/c of stress and nerves. All he told me is to try to have at least protein shakes and soup to keep me nourished. Hope you too are doing well btw and thank you for your advice