Anxious and unable to eat... Help?? ?

Question

I've struggled with anxiety for almost my entire life and I always get a very queasy stomach. It feels like my stomach is tied in a knot and even just the thought or smell of food makes me feel very sick. I'm very anxious because my parents flew to Europe two days ago, and I live in the US, and I think I'm experiencing some very severe separation anxiety. I've only been able to eat a slice of cheese, some applesauce, and some yogurt for the past couple of days, and even that was very difficult to keep down. Does anyone have any advice that will help me eat? I've been hospitalized once before because my weight dropped too low and I felt very out of control of my life, and I can't have something like that happen again because my parents are halfway around the world and won't be back for two more weeks :( Please help me! Any advice at all would be a lot of help!

Answer 1

Maybe you should relax by taking a scented warm bath and/or listen to some soothing music. Don't force yourself to eat right now but remember you must eat to stay healthy. Foods like bananas, blueberries and cottage cheese can help with your mood and anxiety. If you feel like throwing up, eat a citrus fruit (like oranges) or some bread.

Also, if it can make you feel better, talk to your parents over the phone. Just relax and watch some tv, take a walk or talk to a friend.

You should feel better soon.



Take care :) x

Answer 2

I too was the same way. I worried my self to 120 pounds. Which is not normal for a 6 foot man. I tried everything. Nothing works besides facing the fact that your worrying over nothing. Think realistically. It is much more helpful to have someone to talk to rather then meds or other methods. I am now 160 pounds and am better then ever.



Here's my email if you have any questions on a more personal level

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Answer 3

you think too much 'bout eatin'



food is just fuel to make the body perform/look

in the manner we desire



not sayin' that it doesn't have other uses

it's an art

and a job

and social lubrication

a gift sometimes

a weapon

many thin's



your focus should be on your own tasks o' advancement and empowerment

what are your goals and lessons to be accomplished in this life?



who are your helpin'?

and who are you teachin'?



what are the skills you are hear to polish and use for the betterment o' yourself and mankind?



we are only as alone

as we insist on bein'



the world is full o' opportunities to love

and be loved

to see love

and create love



nibble on food all day long

drink plenty o' water

go shoppin' in a market you haven't been in prior



go donate food to a food pantry

and help in a shelter's food kitchen



make a collage out o' seeds

and leaves/flowers



enjoy life



that's why you're hear



and why your parents are here



love more

Answer 4

The part of the brain that is involved with eating behaviour is called the lateral hypothalamus as shown in this image:



http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=lateral+hypothalamus&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=799&tbm=isch&tbnid=fw3mT6k0lximbM:&imgrefurl=http://www.epgonline.org/insomnia/understanding-sleep/neurobiology-of-sleep.cfm&docid=LdYfwsowapyTuM&imgurl=http://www.epgonline.org/images/insomnia/in-2210.jpg&w=635&h=891&ei=Sh_rT8bHL8Hf8AOi58DKBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=775&vpy=119&dur=4312&hovh=266&hovw=189&tx=109&ty=169&sig=117446109477344225709&page=1&tbnh=143&tbnw=102&start=0&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0,i:85



The brain works by electricity and this image may help you brain to start eating properly:



http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=lightning&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=799&tbm=isch&tbnid=zOwdXoP47bq-8M:&imgrefurl=http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/lightning-profile/&docid=21jTPmqZw7qgRM&imgurl=http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/002/cache/lightning-over-water_270_600x450.jpg&w=600&h=450&ei=qR_rT_GAGYnd8APP76HBBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=183&vpy=183&dur=1984&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=147&ty=136&sig=117446109477344225709&page=1&tbnh=134&tbnw=189&start=0&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:139