A concern

[Tenebrae]

Hey

A concen I have at the moment, I am struggling with clinical depression

One of the side effects of the clinical depression is zero appetite, so much so, I had to kind of eat a meal last night, soley for the reason to not end up with a low blood sugar, blood pressure etc

I hoped having a few meals might kick start my appetite, and it hasnt. Its really hard to eat and the fear is of going the other path and ending up with an eating disorder

If anyone reads here thats been through a similar thing, would appreciate hearing from you, or anyone who has a word of wisdom

 

[georgie2319]

I suffer from depression and sometimes i can go without eating for two days. Just cant be bothered with anything. Anways i dont know how to deal with having depression either but feel free to pm me and read my blog. I dont know if its the same as u but reading it may just help u to know. God bless and hope u feel better soon am praying for u

 

[Soulwings]

As someone with an eating disorder and clinical depression... please push yourself to eat. I know it's hard, and I know it sucks. But if you get into the habit of skipping meals - well, let's just say that that is not good for your body. It messes up your metabolism, hormone levels, all that, and you really don't want to play around with stuff like that. Are you in treatment at all for your depression? Are you seeing a psychiatrist? 'cause if you are, they'll find an antidepressant that works, and that'll make the depression lessen, and in turn that will stimulate your appetite again. If you're not in treatment, I would highly suggest that you try it out. Very highly suggest. Yes. Until then, hang in there, and force yourself to eat at least two meals a day, if not the full three.

I'm here if you ever need anyone to talk to.

 

[berry2000]

Yes I have this exact same problem. When the depression is at it's worst sometimes I think I have an eating disorder. I guess a good question to ask yourself is are you pleased when you skip meals, does it empower you, do you want to be thinner do you think you life would be better if you were thinner do you think obsessively about food and weight....things like that. Or are you just not hungry? And have no interest in eating amoungst other things.

Either way please try to eat...you body needs it!
And I agree with soulwings about the therapy and medication...if those are things you are currently not involved in.

God bless!

 

[Tenebrae]

Update

I had lunch, 2 eggs and 1 1/2 sausages, didnt want it, but also didnt want to be fainting

For tea, had a small bit of stew


Right now I could either take or leave food, however I can see it is important to be having a small bit at meal times