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depression and eating

viper57 — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:16:35 GMT

I am not eating much due to my depression and anxiety is this safe and what would be the things to eat

depression and eating

vip — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:50:29 GMT

Hi Viper are you on any medication first ? I find the days my depression is worse I eat less and days I feel great I overeat so this is all part of the illness . Just make sure you havnt lost excessive weight that is dangerous and you must see your gp or excessive weight gain . Going for a full physical here with your gp might be the key . Days I don't eat much I tend to have soups, water light stuff and days I feel good I eat lots of carbohydrates energy foods pasta rice breads ect ect and keep fluids up at all times too lots of water . And eating a small amount of chocolate helps too something in that chocolate keeps the happy serotonin levels in your brain. hope this helps take care

depression and eating

nhu — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:31:33 GMT

Hi Viper, it is a struggle to eat. You do need to eat though. I just try to force something down breakfast, lunch and tea, even if it is something small. Up and go's have been working for me in the morning.

depression and eating

--Danny-- — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:38:52 GMT

Hi Viper, I find the easiest food to eat while suffering from anxiety is peanut butter on toast...It's easy to munch down..I'm not sure if u like the taste though?

Danny

depression and eating

Neil_1 — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:52:21 GMT

Hi there Viper

Yes, things like eating/drinking can often take a back seat when we’re in deep throes of depression.

You know one thing I clearly remember in the days that followed my brother’s death – when we (family) were just stricken with severe grief; that we had constant visitors to us and they would always bring food with them. It was simple things – a roast chook; torn/cut up into pieces and/or made into sandwiches. Though we were not hungry, small plates were put in front of us and though we weren’t forced to eat, we just nibbled and grazed kind of thing.

But simple things are the best/easiest – even cup of soup – and the earlier mentioned, “Up and Go’s” are good as well.

Fruit is a good thing to have around – just choose your faves and have them on the table or kitchen bench.

Eggs are always great to have around – as they can be done up in little time and don’t take that much effort – especially boiled ones.

Cups of tea also are good – if you are ok to drink water – water is a big thing also. Even though it is winter and it’s cold out, try to make sure you can drink a bit of water each day; lack of water in the system can have an adverse effect on your body and more so on your mental health.

I hope some of these suggestions have helped.

Neil