Anxiety. Eating problems.

I haven't eaten anything properly for the past 2 weeks. Sometimes I feel hungry and when i try to eat it feel pukish. My stomach feels funny almost all the time. I'm not able to sleep properly. It is just killing me. I'm 21 and only 35Kgs. :( please suggest some remedies.

Hello, and welcome. I'm sorry you are struggling with these issues.

Have you been to a doctor? Can you sip on broth? The fat in chicken broth can coat your stomach, and make it easier to eat something else. Start with some soda crackers, and then work up to yogurt or pudding, etc.

Can you tell us more specific things about yourself to help us help you?

We will be here for you.

Hey Suhi,

I'm in the same boat as you.. Although I feel hungry, if I try to eat something then I feel like I might puke so I've been eating a very small amount of food..

I just had a dinner but only managed to eat 20% of this delicious curry that my mom made me :(

I really hope you get better!

I'm very sorry about that. :/ I thought I'm the only weird person. Every single person I know is extremely normal. It took me so many years to understand that this is cause of anxiety and not some physical illness.
Have you had it from childhood too? I used to fall completely sick when the bells ring for the break in kindergarten. I used to struggle with biscuits and finally throw up. So this has been there right from small. What could be the reason ? :/

Thank you Angelisa for the link and others too! :) hope it gets better.

I have another question, if you don't mind. If you do, tell me it's none of my business.

Were you premature at birth? Did you have a feeding tube? These can be reasons people develop dysphasia.

It can also, just happen. You mentioned you had trouble in kindergarten, so I am just curious.

There are therapist who can work with you to help you develop the skills necessary to overcome whatever is malfunctioning, whether it be related to chewing, swallowing or whatever.

If you are being given iron supplements, you are probably anemic, and that comes with it's own set of problems. It can cause anxiety type symptoms, which exacerbate your anxiety, and just make you feel like crap!

Check into therapy if at all possible. Your health (both physical & mental) really does depend on it.

Marlbest, I've not experienced that but sometimes I feel giddy and I've also fainted twice.
Eating is the biggest problem as you say. If I start eating then everything gets better.. But when I have continuous panic attacks I can't even drink water.
I felt a little better after watching the video this morning. Ate half an apple now.

Hi Suhi

Have you been in therapy or been diagnosed with any anxiety disorder? Possibly specific phobia - emetophobia (fear of vomiting)

I have something similar to yours but it's more so to eating in public places. Like fear of choking/gagging. Like you, I've always had this little nagging fear all my life n it didn't blow up till 3 years ago.

I've recently tried to dissociate psychological thoughts from physical symptoms. For example, it may be the anticipation of the anxious feelings that then triggers a hypersensitive gag reflex n leads me into "developing" a fear of gagging. For me I feel this fear wasnt really the problem, the thought pattern is.
So you might want to look at it this way but I'm not sure how it is for you.

I think U should see a psych n get a proper diagnosis. Understanding your problem n how your mind works is the first step to getting better.

Ps this issue has made me lose a lot of weight too n I'm already awfully skinny, so you're not alone.