Does anyone else have trouble eating enough food?

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Yes, particularly if I'm feel bad or down/depressed. I eat more now than ever cos my gf worries about me otherwise and will make me something otherwise I won't bother. I stopped eating meat recently as I don't really like it anyway and found I was mostly eating processed stuff if I did eat meat. I've always loved fruit and most veg and I don't miss meat. Not keen on bread or dairy either

I'm very sorry about your husband.

I would suggest that you buy some protein powder. With the powder, you could use your cream and various fruits and blend it into a shake or smoothie. You could even use ice cream instead of cream. Also, if you're not taking a multi vitamin, I would definitely start taking one.

You need to keep up your nutrition as vitamin/mineral deficits can affect mood and cognition.

Ideally, you would be able to eat meals, but when you're feeling poorly, you have to do the next best thing. If that's drinking protein shakes....then cheers.

((hugs))

Take care

I have trouble eating enough, too. I just don't enjoy it and never have. I don't want anything to do with food. A few things have helped me... I don't know if they'll help you, but I'll tell you what's worked for me.

1. I see a nutritionist once a month. She helps me to make sure I'm getting the right foods at the right times and in the right quantities. I know a lot about nutrition, but it still helps a lot to have someone to bounce ideas off of.

2. Smoothies! They can be made with low-fat, low-sugar ice cream if you just want the good nutrients, or if you need the calories, they can be power-packed with the best ice cream. I make them with fruit or with peanut butter and protein powder. I can get all the vitamins and stuff that I need in almost nothing but smoothies. Another good one is Ensure or Boost. Personally, I hate to eat, but I love to drink.

3. Feeding therapy. I'm doing feeding therapy at a pediatric OT clinic, and they're helping me adjust to new foods. Namely, I gag on fruits and vegetables. Since everybody needs them to be healthy, and I can't eat them, they're helping me with that. It's not exactly fun therapy, but I've added oranges adn blueberries to my diet, and I've successfully swallows carrots, honeydew, green peppers, lettuce, and celery with peanut butter. Definitely onto something!

well yep with me i get ingestion and have problems sometimes eating like thiching sometimes at the table or when i drink too