[Chiplay]

i have been having issues with eating for about four years now. it started after i had a major surgery that caused me not to regain my appetite for about two months after it, ever since then, i have been struggling with my weight and eating normally.

after i did regain my appetite after the surgery, i continued to not eat normally. all i would do was snack around and/or not eat at all for weeks at a time. it did make me feel better knowing i was losing the weight. i wouldnt excercise an extreme amount, but i did exercise.

since then, i have developed a hatred towards food and some times i even get physically sick at the thought of eating. i do get very self concious when i eat and sometimes want to punish myself for eating. what could it be?

[CANDC]

Hi chiplay. There are life style changes that can give some relief that I have tried. These are not remedies but things that help me cope.

Diet can have an affect on how we feel. I have to watch what I eat because foods I eat can stabilize my moods or exaggerate them. A high protein low carb diet with snacks or meals every 3-4 hours will over time reduce my swings. I also avoid alcohol and recreational drugs because those can really increase depression.

Here is what I use when my head gets over crammed with thoughts. Breathe in a natural way. Silently count one on the inhale and 2 on the exhale. 3 on the inhale and 4 on the exhale. Continue up to 10 then go back to 1. This helps me focus on breathing rather than the wall of thoughts.

Other lifestyle changes that help me are doing yoga, exercises, mindfulness, calm music, and being active on Psych Central.

Some people find the forums give them the compassion and empathy they seek. http://forums.psychcentral.com

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