Worried
I'm not sure if this is the right place to discuss this or if I would even call it an ED, but I could use some help.
I haven't wanted to eat for the past month. The thought of food makes me feel sick, and I constantly feel on the verge of being ill. When I try to eat, I can only stomach very little before my body wants me to stop. The desire to eat is totally non existent for me these days. I've lost A LOT of weight in the past month and I'm scared for my health. I used to eat plenty, but the feeling of wanting to eat does not exist for me anymore.
should I seek medical help or are there things I can do to help this habit?
I just found out I'm no longer eligible for a scholarship that I really needed. My stomach is in knots and all I want to do is cut because of how sick I feel right now.
@atomicash - I know it's frustrating and upsetting and worrying to lose the chance at a scholarship you were counting on, but I think you also know that ultimately while cutting might feel good in the moment, it doesn't solve the underlying problems. Instead, what are some steps you can take to work towards other solutions?
@fearlessLemon1054 - It's hard to say if it's an eating disorder or something else impacting your appetite (depression, as well as many other things can also cause this), but dropping weight dramatically and not eating are definitely big causes for concern. It sounds to me like talking to a doctor would be a big help right now to figure out what's going on and how to fix it.
In the meantime, it may help to start making yourself eat, even a little, whether or not you have an appetite. Focusing on foods that are calorie dense might make it easier since it would be low volume, but high calorie and help you stop dropping weight so fast. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk about it at all.
Take care, lovely!
