Not an ED (promise) but appetite gone to ****.

Buttons. · 22-09-2016, 05:52 PM

Basically my ED days are well behind me *touch wood* but recently I have had zero appetite and have to force myself to eat, I can't even finish off small amounts of food. I'm not losing drastic weight as I have a drinking problem and meds that cause weight gain, but my recent blood results said I'm not getting anywhere near the nutrients I need.

I need to find something easy to get down (preferably with a lot of iron) that's also easy to prepare 'cos exhausted, I'm pretty much living on soup and super noodles, everything real and nutritional I used to enjoy I just...don't, except if I haven't eaten for a while. Oh My days so anxious posting this don't want to trigger anyone but didn't want to continue this way. ANY easy food ideas would be much welcome.

Am trying to form a healthier life pattern but don't know where to start.

Bellatrix · 22-09-2016, 06:07 PM

I empathise. I've lost my appetite too.

I found smoothies a good way to get vitamins in. You can add spinach for extra iron.

Also something simple like frying a steak for 3 mins each side and microwaving potatos and veg is a quick meal.

Also ready meals are simple and easy to make and mean you get a more full meal than supernoodles. And don't need any prep.

tiptoes · 22-09-2016, 06:10 PM

When my mood is low I struggle with appetite and eating becomes much more tiresome and a chore. I find foods that are still edible cold good so I can still pick at it long after I have sat down to eat it! I find things like cereal bar are helpful to boost my intake a bit with out being over faced by the thought of it. I find eating small amounts of different foods easier than just one thing, I get less bored of the foods and the amounts of each things separately feels less overwhelming.

I find setting alarms or timers helpful for keeping to a routine, or try and build eating around other routines - having something to eat every X cup of tea or similar.

Some cereals and kids food are fortified with various nutrients they might be something to look into.

Sock · 22-09-2016, 08:50 PM

I can relate. Don't have any good advice as I am still trying to eat better myself. However, my GP did advise me to snack on dried fruit and nut whenever i can or if i'm really not able to force any proper food down myself.

yoyogirl · 25-09-2016, 06:44 PM

Best thing to do is stick to things which are manageable for you at the moment and gradually let your body enjoy some foods. If not speak to your doctor and let him/her know whats going on for you.

Pi.R^2 · 08-10-2016, 01:37 PM

I was going to suggest smoothies as well! Was there any follow up from your recent blood test? Just wondering if you're already taking a multivitamin or any other supplements.

Buttons. · 14-10-2016, 04:38 AM

Sorry for very delayed reply-my concentration is for ****.

Blood test my body just plain doesn't seem to be absorbing iron (hemacomatrosis-cannot spell for the life of me but anyway the condition is a bitch) despite being on iron supplement. I have had some improvement after discovering a few cheap and easy thicker soups to have, I can't always manage a piece of bread with it but I generally try so at least getting something down, and veg rather than noodles or whatever.

Oh also take vit b strong, and I'm supposed to take thyamine but it keeps knocking me sick, and I'm being sick (not deliberately just to clarify) enough without adding that to the equation.