Appetite?

[Chitoshi]

I'm not sure where to put this because this symptom is related to a high stress anxiety situation that currently isn't going to be resolved until Tuesday at the earliest. It's related to my internship, but it is also trigger-related to anxiety and PTSD symptoms? And it's related to food as a direct symptom?

Admin please move if this is an inappropriate section. :)

I was very unsafe yesterday so I'm just starting to gain control of myself back.

I want to clarify I AM SAFE today thanks to my T, and my fiance.

Here's my thing: I can't seem to figure out how to force myself to eat. I'm not hungry, haven't eaten in at least 24 hours (more if you want to count that I couldn't keep anything down yesterday).

Today I consumed: A glass of Dr. Pepper pop that I forced myself to drink because I was worried about my lack of food consumption.

My fiance made me food but I dry-heaved even smelling it.

I can't bring myself to eat anything it all looks unappetizing. How do you get yourself to eat anything when it all looks nausea-inducing? Are there strategies I could do?

 

[LuckiLee]

If you have to force something down make it nutritious. Blend some ice, yogurt, fruit, protein powder...

Glad you're safe and taking care of yourself.

 

[Justmehere]

Protein shakes.

 

[Stephernovas]

yep. go buy a tasty one if you have to, but I know smoothies have been helping me. I have upgraded to blending fruits and veggies together. The last time I struggled to eat was through a period of hyperarousal. This, out of any other time, is imperative for you to try to do some relaxation. Hopefully you get through this sooner

 

[Chitoshi]

Hi guys,

Just an update. I'm going to try and go out and get protein shakes today. I tried to keep down chicken broth and it wouldn't stay down last night. I officially haven't been able to keep anything down for 48 hours.

 

[LuckiLee]

Take small sips.... A candy bar is a good source of calories too. Empty calories but still calories.

 

[Chitoshi]

Hi everyone,

Success. I managed to eat a little yesterday. Also, a phone call helped my anxiety come down a little and just launched a tidal wave signal to my brain of "HUNGRY" so maybe that helped, too.

I ate solid food yesterday (Taco Bell taco, but hey, it's something). I also had brown bread and a quarter cup of coffee today.

I'm gearing up to fight my university and my internship placement for proper supervision.