Hello! I've been struggling with my anxiety lately to the point where I'm often unable to feed myself enough - then I cycle through being exhausted and unable to think/focus on work, and then more anxious. Does anyone have any strategies? Does trying to eat something small bit by bit help? I'm having a tough time even doing that ...
My suggestion is if the food seems to appeal to you in that moment eat it. Like, for example if you 'happen' to suddenly feel hungry go and try to eat small. Start with some soups or ice cream. Add in some vitamin water. ( for extra support) or like Gatorade. If a food seems interesting at all ( even in slightest ( like a craving for sugar, or toast. Then try eating it. And listen to your cravings because your body tends to crave what it needs
When I couldn't eat, I tried to focus on anything that sounded good. Even if it was fast food, etc. Some food was better than no food at all. I know junk food isn't great for your mental health but between that and not eating, it at least buys you some time to heal and get better! I focused on the Naked Protein smoothies, fruit, tea, etc, beef broth. Things that didn't require a lot of chewing. Any sneaky ways I could get nutrients into my body.
Thanks so much for your responses - this is super helpful! š
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Does anyone have any experience with this? I wake up early with severe, severe anxiety and nothing seems to help. I try embracing the anxiety, breathing, and exercising. But these things only seem to help a little. Fortunately, I do think the length of the attacks are getting shorter (mainly because I'm still trying my best to live normally in spite of them), but they are still lasting a good 5-6 hours. They are quite debilitating. Does anyone have any advice for dealing with these? I've read much about potential solutions (being okay with the anxiety), but I was looking for some personal antecdotes. Thank you
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