How to force yourself to eat during depression?

[blewatt]

when I get depressed even the slightest I just dont eat. It's not like I think about not eating, its just that I forget to do it. Even when im really busy, I just dont think about it, and I wont eat all day...

I'm not skinny at all, and I wouldnt mind loosing weight. I just dont have the energy to try and loose any weight...

I know the last time I was anorexic I lost 10 punds in the fist week, and I acually really liked that, and that was when I was anorexic to loose weight at first. Then I got depressed, and I just didnt feel hungry anymore. Now, whenever I'm depressed I just dont feel hungry, so I forget about eating... I dont know how to fix that, because I really dont mind it. I loose weight. But my loved ones get on me about it, and it hurts them...
So I'll try and eat for them, but I just dont know how...

[wellness]

just remember one thing.. if you dont eat properly.. u ll look ugly.. for that reason atleast,eat well or atleast drink a fruit juice with a salad

[Ecoleman24]

when I get depressed even the slightest I just dont eat. It's not like I think about not eating, its just that I forget to do it. Even when im really busy, I just dont think about it, and I wont eat all day...

I'm not skinny at all, and I wouldnt mind loosing weight. I just dont have the energy to try and loose any weight...

I know the last time I was anorexic I lost 10 punds in the fist week, and I acually really liked that, and that was when I was anorexic to loose weight at first. Then I got depressed, and I just didnt feel hungry anymore. Now, whenever I'm depressed I just dont feel hungry, so I forget about eating... I dont know how to fix that, because I really dont mind it. I loose weight. But my loved ones get on me about it, and it hurts them...
So I'll try and eat for them, but I just dont know how...

Losing weight to fast is not good for your body especially if you are depriving it of the essential nutrients it needs to function. So try to at least eat a little each day even if you don't have much of an appetite.

[alkalinewater]

Cultivate supportive relationships
Getting the support you need plays a big role in lifting the fog of depression and keeping it away. On your own, it can be difficult to maintain perspective and sustain the effort required to beat depression. But the very nature of depression makes it difficult to reach out for help. However, isolation and loneliness make depression even worse, so maintaining your close relationships and social activities are important.

The thought of reaching out to even close family members and friends can seem overwhelming. You may feel ashamed, too exhausted to talk, or guilty for neglecting the relationship. Remind yourself that this is the depression talking. You loved ones care about you and want to help.

[alisha34]

# Get up 15 minutes earlier each morning. That gives you a little more time to eat something, run back to get something you forgot, or enjoy a cup of coffee before heading out the door. If you drive to work, a 15 or 20 minute head start may decrease some of the traffic you face, and make the commute less stressful.
# Prepare for mishaps. Make an extra copy of your house key and bury it in your neighbors' yard; make a second copy of your car key and tape it under your coworker's desk. Both may allow you to get home and inside the house if you loose your keys. If you do have to use them, pat yourself on the back for being smart.
# Don't do something if you will have to lie about it afterwards. While this may seem obvious, the nagging guilt we feel often wears us down or makes us anxious about getting caught… Sure, it may be more time consuming to fax your resume to new job sites from Kinko's, but you don't have to worry about being caught.
# Do something healthy for yourself. That could mean taking the stairs once a day instead of the elevator, picking one day a week to have a salad for lunch, or eating fresh fruit instead of a candy bar. What's the overall effect on your health? Maybe not much, but small steps lead to bigger ones, and doing something simple for your body is the best way to start.

Thanks

[kathrin]

Hey,
ok... well when I get depressed even the slightest I just dont eat. It's not like I think about not eating, its just that I forget to do it. Even when im really busy, I just dont think about it, and I wont eat all day...

I'm not skinny at all, and I wouldnt mind loosing weight. I just dont have the energy to try and loose any weight...

I know the last time I was anorexic I lost 10 punds in the fist week, and I acually really liked that, and that was when I was anorexic to loose weight at first. Then I got depressed, and I just didnt feel hungry anymore. Now, whenever I'm depressed I just dont feel hungry, so I forget about eating... I dont know how to fix that, because I really dont mind it. I loose weight. But my loved ones get on me about it, and it hurts them...
So I'll try and eat for them, but I just dont know how...

[christbarr44]

You may want to see a therapist who specializes in eating issues to learn more about the way you are processing negative emotions. Many people have changes in eating when they are upset. You may also want to make sure you are no longer suffering from depression- so that you can learn what is at the root of your eating issues.