Just losing interest in food altogether...

Lately I just have no interest in eating much. Meat just kind of disgusts me. My weight is holding, even though I eat so little.
Eggs, smoothies, cottage cheese, toast, yogurt, cereal, rice, soup now and then, sometimes a little turkey breast lunchmeat or tuna or if I have to, chicken, don't eat a lot of veggies. I have always pretty much been on a low residue low fiber diet since being diagnosed and have done well.
I pretty much live on the same stuff everyday. I always feel pretty hungry, never really feeling that satisfaction of being full, and I don't have a lot of energy. I don't overeat so that I don't have to worry if I am going to have a good day or bad day from actually enjoying too much food because then I feel very ashamed for causing it. I don't enjoy eating at all anymore.
My crohns has been very unpredictable lately, I may be a little stressed, a little down in the dumps. I am just so tired of counting every Cracker or piece of fruit or whatever it is I am eating. i have had crohns for many years, but it just seems lately that I dread eating and actually feel guilty for wanting a treat now and then. What in the world. This is no fun. Does anyone or everyone feel like this? Thank you for your time.

Post Edited (ragbag) : 10/3/2017 11:33:37 AM (GMT-6)

I feel much the same way to be honest. I used to be well into food, but now I've lost all interest in cooking, recipes, and even eating. I still have a normal appetite and I still get hungry, but there are days when I wish I could have a respite from it all and just pop a pill which nourishes you and makes you feel full. I feel both physically and mentally better when my bowels are empty, but most of the time they aren't, as food just doesn't pass through me that quickly.

I wouldn't feel guilty for being hungry and wanting a treat - that's absolutely normal and if it wasn't for the Crohn's, you could eat freely. I agree with Lab about getting checked out for inflammation though; it sounds like you are probably not in remission at the moment, in which case your treatment needs to be looked at.

Thank you all for such helpful info. I am going to my gastroenterologist in two weeks and will discuss my concerns with her. I have been on pentasa since 1998 when diagnosed with crohns.
Labradorite, I think you are right about the nutritionist, I feel very restricted and maybe they can make my menu bigger.
Nicecupoftea...an entire satisfying meal in a pill would be amazing. I eat because I have to, not because I enjoy it. No more cooking! My hubby cooks for himself most of the time. He likes spicy, meaty, zesty meals and loves to eat.
Gumby, whenever we are out and lunch is mentioned I dread it because there must always be a big decision of where to go, but because I am so limited it always turns out to be one of maybe three choices, and I can only eat so many cheese omelets. Some people we used to occasionally go out to eat with don't even invite us anymore because it has to be boring for them. My husband has always been very supportive, never complaining, very understanding.
I do often feel guilty though because crohns really runs the show and Is just plain tiring. If I have a bad day I am often asked "what did you eat" or "what do you think caused that" ...well........................................I HAVE CROHNS...and you just never know what each new day will bring. Yuck.
Thank you for sharing suggestions and stories and hanging out with me. 🙃