Ocd and eating
I’ve been so stress that it makes me nauseous. And sometimes these intrusive thoughts are so disgusting and time consuming and overwhelming that I have no appetite I’ve been eating a meal and a half a day…I’ve lost a lot of weight it’s so noticeable my family members can tell… Is anybody dealing with this too?
I have been dealing with this same issue. I don’t eat enough and I’ve lost a lot of weight the past year due to stress, worrying and panic attacks. I have also struggled with bulimia and binge eating in the past, but now it seems as I am almost unintentionally aneorexic. Does anybody have tips on how to eat proper meals again?
Yes I lost like 7lbs in the last month:( but I’m doing better! I kept getting these pangs of guilt as I was about to eat and I would barely be able to swallow any food, and the rest of the time I was just too anxious and guilty to be hungry. I’ve been using EFT tapping in general to cope and it’s been helping me! Just make sure not to use it as a compulsion as a direct response to anxiety. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube for different reasons
Yes. You're not alone
I'm sorry you're dealing with this :(. I dealt with that in the past, I lost like 30lbs (I was already pretty thin). It's hard but you have to force yourself to eat. Ginger tea worked really well for me with nausea, also trying to eat light meals throughout the day, or even eating, taking a break, then eating again when you're less nauseous. You could also talk to your doctor about medication if you're comfortable with that route. I hope this gets better for you ❤
Anyone deal with eating disorder behavior and OCD? I’m currently in recovery and have been practicing Intuitive Eating for a few months. It’s helped a little, but I’m still very preoccupied by my body image and calories, orthorexia, etc. I try not to give into these thoughts and act on them, but it’s very tough. It’s interfering with work, school, and my relationships. Has anyone broken out of this? Please help!
Can ocd make me lose interest in things. And sometimes not make me hungry and feel like eating?
every once in a while my body image issues flare up & it can get intense. i obsess over the feeling I have in my clothes to check if I’ve gained weight, think of food, and have this perception that everyone sees me in a certain light I don’t want to see. i really can beat myself up with negative self talk. i haven’t realized until today since body image issues are so common that this could be my ocd. i used to engage in highly restrictive behavior when it came to food—I eliminated any white carbs, dairy, meat, etc & would do intermittent fasting. it’s hard not to fall into this obsession. I gained a few pounds over the last couple of months and it makes me feel anxious for the summer. anyone have a similar experience? x
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