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Posted 10/23/2012 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
My depression has really effected my appetite. I pretty much lost it. I can go days with out eating. I think I am going manic again. I just ate and in tears . When I get full I feel so depressed. I just tried to vomit my soup I ate bc I got full and I usually go with out lunch. I was in a good mood until then, then I was instantly extremely mad and very irritated. Does this sound like an eating disorder or just bipolar episode? Like hear an opinion. mad shakehead
Posted 10/23/2012 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
I would like to add I feel so bad about eating bc we don't have alot of extra money so I cut bills where I can. My food is one place I did cut. If I happen to get hungry and wanna eat I change my mind and remind myself I can't afford it I am ok with out eating. It's something I can do without. So think my body is just going into shock? I mean I eat just not too much.
Posted 10/23/2012 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Mood swings definitely affect appetitie and eating habits. When I was being diagnosed, for a while they didn't know if I had and eating disorder or a mood disorder!

Food is cheap. Compared to everything else, food is cheap. Americans tend to cut food budgets first when there are more effective and less stressful ways to cut a budget (cell phone, cable, car, convenience items, comfort items, finance charges).

I am concerned that eating causes you to feel guilty. I empathize - I've been there.

Maybe we can find some easy, satisfying, low cost meals that you can eat without feeling guilt? Perhaps if you are not stressed over finances the depression would not set in?

Do you see a therapist? I think you would benefit by talking this issue out. If you are not able to see a therapist, try journaling (free writing) and of course posting here!
Posted 10/23/2012 10:02 PM (GMT 0)
I used to budget $0.25/meal. Instead of feeling guilty I felt proud and empowered by what I could accomplish!

2 of my favorites at the time were:

Chicken ramen, add a dollop of chunky peanut butter. It's more hearty and reminds me of Peanut Chicken from the chinese buffet

Cowboy Casserole - A can of baked beans, a pack of hot dogs cut up, and a can of diced tomatoes mixed together and heated thoroughly. I'd make it on the weekend and eat it for supper all week.

You do need to find a way to get nutrition: water, protein, fat, fiber, some carbs

If your head is getting messed up, try cutting food into tiny portions. I can't eat a sandwich, soup, even a piece of pizza when I'm depressed or anxious. The thought of having a mouth full of food, process of chewing is overwhelming. But if I cut it into tiny pieces I can usually eat enough.

Don't pressure yourself to eat a meal. Tell yourself that you'll eat 10 bites of something nutritious. Then in 2 hours you will eat another 10 bites. Don't overwhelm yourself, but do get the nutritients you need to be both physically and mentally healthy!
Posted 10/23/2012 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
I feel bad and guilty when I am full. I just feel physically and mentally horrible. Yes, I go back on the 1st. This will be my 2nd time seeing her.
Posted 10/23/2012 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you! I will try those. I am proud that I could cut my shopping budget bc I ate nutritious things but they can be expensive. I can just not buy things for me. I love food and used to eat too much. But now I know if I eat it I just feel like a waste and horrible.
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