Hard time eating

Good morning,
My anxiety started because of stomach issues and they got worse because of the anxiety. There is nothing wrong with my stomach though. I've started Zoloft and Ativan until the Zoloft kicks in. My problem is I still have a hard time eating anything in the morning. I try to eat easy things but I gag the whole time. I need to eat or I get sick and more anxious. Any ideas for what to eat or how to work through this?
Thanks!

I have tried ensure but can only take 1/2 at a time. And I need more than that.

Sara,

Eating in the morning takes getting used to... once you train your body to expect it, you will start to get hungry in the morning. Try eating something small. My favorite is a piece of whole wheat toast with a slice of low fat cheese. This is what I started with when I was trying to "learn" to eat in the morning and it's still one of my favorites. It takes only a few seconds to make.

I've heard that drinking a hot/warm glass of water with juice from 1/2 a lemon in it will kick-start your metabolism in the morning. Maybe you could at least do that and see if it helps.

Another few thoughts....

* I like what S.C. wrote....(a) designing your own smoothie with protein, fruits, yoghurt....

* Again, S.C.'s comment about swapping out the traditional Western approach to breakfast. As a personal trainer and lifter, one of the things I learned along the way is to reverse our standard breakfast/dinner, and it creates a smoother flow of energy throughout the day.

* If you can only drink half of an Ensure or Boost, that's fine. Drink half. Slowly sip on the remainder. If you gulp it down it may make you nauseous, but if you pace yourself, you may find that you'll be able to finish one bottle over time.









M.