I have been depressed and stopped eating normally. My ribs show more than what I am comfortable with, I'm not anorexic just pretty thin. When I stand up, I feel weak and I get tired easily, even by doing a simple task. Help?

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Danae Hitch Profile
Danae Hitch answered

If you haven't been eating for several days, your system is already starving for nutrients. If you try to eat regular foods, your stomach is going to rebel.

You're hurting your body by depriving it of nutrition. Your thoughts and emotions are all over the place.

In order to get your body, your thoughts, your emotions back on track, you're going to have to eat. It might seem a no-brainer, but it's not. I would go for soup, maybe some applesauce, jello. You need to eat as if you've had the flu because your stomach might reject the food.

If this is normal for you - to starve yourself when things are bad - you are not doing yourself any favors. You need to try and work things out in a different way. When everything is functioning well together (body, mind, spirit), it helps you make good decisions - it keeps your brain sharp so things aren't so overwhelming.  Good luck.

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Dakota  Mackenzie
Dakota Mackenzie commented
Thank you very much. Your answer was the most helpful to me ^-^ because I really don't need to go see a professional imo... Idk, yours was more logical ^-^
Danae Hitch
Danae Hitch commented
Thanks. I would tell you that seeing a counselor is not a bad thing. When I was younger, I went through depression a lot. My sister could hear it in my voice when she and I would talk. So, I went to talk to a counselor. It might take a few sessions to get things back on track and where I could work things out on my own, but that's what they are there for. I haven't been to one in a long time, because things seem to be going pretty well for me. However, my son and my sister keep me on track. We look out for each other, trying to make sure we stay healthy, both mentally and physically.

So don't think there's any shame in going to talk to someone. They went to school for years in order to be in a position to help others. They give you tools that you need so you can help yourself through what you need to work on. I'm just letting you know that if you need to go, then just go. You'll feel better once you get to the root of what's bothering you.

In the meantime, do what you can to get yourself back on track. Talk to someone, if you need to. Start a journal so you can work out your feelings on paper. And if things get really bad, reach out. Good luck.
Pepper pot Profile
Pepper pot answered

You need to eat, that is the help I can give you, basic common sense.  If you put do not put fuel in the car it will not work, you are no different.

Jack Elliot Profile
Jack Elliot answered

Why haven't you been eating? You need to eat. You need to stay healthy. <------ Stay healthy and eat good foods. You might not have a disorder but you should go see a doctor. They can help you.

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Dakota  Mackenzie
Dakota Mackenzie commented
I didn't think I had a disorder but my friends tried to tell me I did, one said of I'm choosing not to then, yes. I don't think so tho... Um... Thank you.
Jack Elliot
Jack Elliot commented
Uh yeah sure you're welcome I guess.
Mettaton EX Profile
Mettaton EX answered

My mother went through a stage exactly like this. Just force yourself to eat. If this doesn't help within the next few days, I recommend having drinks with lots of protein and vitamins. You can find them about anywhere. Food and a healthy lifestyle give you energy, so eating will most likely help with your exhaustion. If not, sleep in about an hour or two than you normally do. If none of the above works, I HIGHLY recommend seeking help.

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