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Why can't I eat as much as I used to?

Profile: CarthageSea
CarthageSea on Jul 7, 2020
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physically: sometimes if our portions decrease, our stomachs can shrink, and then we can't eat as much as we used to. the opposite also applies, if we eat a lot, we can stretch out stomachs, and eat more. emotionally: sometimes when dealing with stress, our bodies cope in unique ways. some people stress eat, and some people can't eat when they're dealing with others things. we are all unique in this way. ultimately, medical attention is sometimes needed if you notice a drastic weight loss without trying. hope whoever is reading this is having an awesome day, and can hopefully address this situation. much love
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 19, 2020
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Maybe, you have lost weight recently, and your stomach cannot store as much as it could before. This is a definite possibility, but I don't know if this is the answer. There are also eating disorders, which you might want to look into to see if any of them feel like what's happening to you. There's a website called Healthline and you can look up different questions about what is happening to you. If you feel confused or concerned, talk to me, I'd be happy to be your listener. Hopefully, we can figure this out and make you more comfortable with it.
Profile: Charleycelestial
Charleycelestial on Sep 19, 2020
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Eating is something many people struggle with in there daily lives and there can be many underlying reasons as to why a person can’t eat as much as they used to . A shrinking stomach is a theory that once you stop eating the capacity you can hold in your stomach is minimised , to fight back at this it is important to slowly build back up eating food again . When people feel anxious it can be extreemly hard to eat as you may get physical symptoms of anxiety such as feeling sick . If this is the case it is important to try and trace back to the cause of your anxiety and the first step is to recognise what you are feeling , this can help people as they have a reason to be feeling this way . If you are struggling mentally with food and suspect you are showing signs of some disorderd eating habits it may be useful to speak to a trusted friend or family member or go to a doctor about this :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 7, 2020
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It's common for people under stress to lose their appetite. It may also be a sign that you're suffering from a mental health disorder like depression. If you have noticed these irregularities for a while now and it concerns you and/or affects your day-to-day life, you should consider contacting a professional or talking to your doctor about this. It could be helpful to write down if you have any other symptoms or how much you eat every day to have some data in case you're actually going to somebody. Just know that there doesn't have to be something worrisome about it and you may just have some stress right now. You got this!
Profile: Heretosupportxo
Heretosupportxo on Jan 17, 2021
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This could be answered in many ways, depending on your context. If you're feeling down, you may lose your appetite. If you're being told to eat less by a health professional, you may need less energy each day than you're currently consuming. If you're approaching a ripe old age, your digestive organs may be less functional and you can't digest as much food anymore. I think it depends your appetite on how much you can eat...it is possible that when you eat less your appetite is reduced too. It may simply be that your appetite has changed for whatever reason. Our appetites can change when we're feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious. Trying to eat small amounts throughout the day instead of big meals is one way of overcoming this problem.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 10, 2021
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our bodies release hormones which signal to our brain when we are hungry, and when we are full. sometimes, when our hormones are under stress, or things are changing, our brains dont realize when we are hungry, so we tend to eat less food. if we are under stress, we are likely to eat less as well. there are so many reasons why we may eat less then we used too, it also depends on how much energy we are using through out the day. our nutrition habits change, and sometimes, as we get older, we may not be as hungry as we once were when we were younger.
Profile: GuardianAngel77
GuardianAngel77 on Apr 7, 2018
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Beening depressed and sad. Having a eating disorder. Being anxious about things and worry about things.
Profile: BlazeMcAdams
BlazeMcAdams on May 31, 2018
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it could do with various factors, such as puberty, an illness or a dislike of particular foods. puberty related lack of appetite is normal, but if not dealt with mindfulness can lead to something more complex. a cold or upset stomach might be a reason too. if you see other changes with lack of appetite, a doctor should be consulted. the most normal of all reasons is dislike of certain food that you encounter lately. if an open mindedness to new foods doesnt work, talk to a parent or guardian about food options. if you suspect yourself as developing an eating disorder, it should not be taken lightly
Profile: Chrisandrew
Chrisandrew on Sep 26, 2018
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Depending on your circumstance you might not be able to eat due to several reasons one being maturity. Maturing as we all do comes with its challenges, one of these challenges is that our metabolism is starting to slow down as we get older. Metabolism one of the components to breaking down what we eat slows down over time for some of us. when this happens the breakdown process that allows us to stay our shape takes longer then it used to when we were younger, therefore we tend to see the weight or what we eat shows on us more then it did before. but this is but a brief description, there can be many other reasons that speaking with your healthcare professional would be able to assist in.
Profile: Mibaq
Mibaq on Nov 7, 2018
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It is totally normal for people that their appetite fluctuates. Sometimes we feel hungrier or not so hungry. Also stomach can grow or shrink so it might be just because your stomach has shrinked. People can experience loss of appetite from many reasons, stress or physical illness for example. Women can even lose their appetite due to hormones, sometimes you may feel hungrier or less hungry depending on your cycle. Remember! if you eat and feel good, I wouldn't stress about it, and if something concerns you then maybe you could talk with someone about it. Parent, school nurse, therapist, friend, i.e.
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