Why do I stop eating when I am feeling stressed about my relationship?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Jun 30, 2020
Elysian
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Jan 25, 2015
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For a lot of people eating disorders are somewhat of a coping mechanism for difficult emotions. When we feel out of control, we are more likely to resort to eating-disordered habits
CoffeeTeaAndHonesty
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Apr 8, 2015
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While it could be for any number of reasons that one may stop eating out of stress, if you are concerned about why it is your relationship in particular as the reason for your stress (and lack of eating as a consequence), this should be an indication that you have built up a lot of uncomfortable feelings about this person that needs to be addressed.
PoetaSinVersos
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Apr 9, 2015
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When you feel stressed about a relationship (romantic or friendish) your hunger stops because your heart can't deal with it. It is kind of hard, I know, because you just don't feel like eating. I don't know why it happens exactly, but it's like the agony of not knowing what's going to happen. Just try to eat a little, although I'm not the best one giving this advice because I don't follow it and I just stop eating.
Anonymous
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Mar 14, 2016
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Not feeling hungry when you should is a common symptom of depression or stress, most of people are more likely to respond to stress in this way
LizzyLove
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Feb 16, 2015
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Try some coping skills. Whether it be drawing, writing, walking, showering, etc. Usually a hobby can help a lot.
beYOUtiful365
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Dec 2, 2015
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Some people eat food when they are stressed, but it seems like you avoid food. On days you don;t feel hungry or are not in the mood to eat, carry some snacks with you and set a time for yourself to eat it. Feeling fatigue and upset is not a good way to spend your days and eating a healthy snack can help boost your mood.
staywithyou
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Dec 6, 2016
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There's a lot of reason. One reason can be that stop eating is a way for people to gain control. Even they can't control future, they can control eating. Or it can be a reflect of self-harming, showing grief. etc.
helpyou
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Apr 24, 2015
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Have lots of chocolates, ice creams and candies. You will feel good. Avoid stress pills and sleeping pills.
Iauren
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Apr 19, 2016
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Stress can affect a person in several ways. To which in your case, eating becomes rather difficult. People who undergo stress tend to eat more or less in a form of comfort and fitting their personal needs.
delicatePomegranate33
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Jun 20, 2016
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Your appetite will change in correlation with your mood a lot of the time, as well as your sleep habits.
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