Posted by llrrrpp on May 22, 2006, at 16:39:34
In reply to How do you know if your anorexia is back, posted by lost_and_delerious on May 21, 2006, at 18:44:40
Hi L&D
I've never been anorexic, but I have had a really hard time eating enough in the last 2 months. I've been diagnosed with major depression, and for the most part I have no desire to eat. I think this is a pretty common symptom of depression. I used to have a VERY healthy appetite, so it's kind of caught me off guard. At the moment I'm not exactly in a position to be giving advice, (I will anyways, but it's 100% hypocritical) but you might want to talk to your doctor and/or therapist about strategies to maintain a healthy diet. Several people recommended that I eat frozen entree's, for example, or nutrition shakes, since chewing was kind of a bother. Plastic utensils and paper plates eliminate the excuse "I have no clean dishes, therefore I can't eat". Also, I find that it's easier for me to eat if I eat with my friends. So I was really good for a few weeks about finding a lunch break buddy, and going out to dinner with friends.You may need to be extra conscious to get enough food, and enough of the right kind of food, even if you do have to count calories for a while. I think that a good goal is to maintain a stable weight. Remember that the brain needs high-quality amino acids, fatty acids and carbohydrates in order to repair itself and work well. I think the amino acids are particularly important to make those neurotransmitters that are likely out of balance due to your depression. I hope you can find an expert to talk about this with. I know little about eating disorders.
Good luck and peace
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