i never feel hungry but my stomach is going wild. at lunch everyone is trying to get me to buy something but i just don't like food. i feel bad since they are only trying to help me. what should i do?
2007-09-04 15:43:57 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
im not anorexic! seriously though
2007-09-04 15:50:48 · update #1
Don't listen to those other answers, this probably isn't an eating disorder like they're saying. You could be suffering from something internally that makes food unappealing. It could also be a mental thing. If something tramatic has happened recently that could also be something. Good luck and see the doctor if it continues!
2007-09-04 15:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by hotsurfer55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First things first, ignore the flamers.
There are a few reasons why you may not feel like eating. The most obvious reason is that the food sucks.
Other reasons may be psychological. This doesn't mean you are going crazy or anorexic. Sometimes when something bad has happened, we feel out of control. To feel like we are in control, we go against the wishes of the body. But that is not good, as some of the other answer-ers have illustrated with examples of hair falling out, etc etc.
I'm not sure what you mean by you're 'never' (as in like never ever ever/haven't eaten for days) hungry. I would say you need to see a doctor. Sometimes there might be a medical reason (hormone/chemical imbalance/physical damage to the intestines) why you are not hungry at all.
Withholding treatment by being afraid or shy to see a doctor will make things worse. Especially since you are still growing, you will need proper food and nutrition. Although you may not feel the immediate impact of not eating well, you might be more susceptible to illness as you grow older. Think of all the time and money you might spend in hospitals instead of travelling the world or something fun like that.
With regards to your friends trying to get you to eat, don't get frustrated. They are after all just trying to help. When they do, take it as encouragement and try to finish something small. Let them know you appreciate their help but also let them know you are trying to find out what's wrong with your appetite.
Some foods to consider while you try to get your appetite back:
nut and raisin mix - easy to nibble on and a small amount gives you energy
vitamin supplement - get something with A-Z, nut and raisin mix gives you energy but not the essential vitamin and minerals your body needs
milk - if you have been not eating for a while, you need to put back some calcium into your body or risk having brittle bones and being prone to breaking them
Of course you will still need to see a doctor, because skipping the rest of the essential food groups will still give you health problems.
Even though the perceived beauty stereotype is 'slim', I think you can overdo slim and become skinny which is not beautiful at all. There are other parts of the beauty stereotype that we don't consciously think about, like supple skin, clear complexion, healthy looking hair, which are all linked to a good diet.
I hope that this advice has been of use to you. Good luck!
2007-09-04 16:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by kleinekatze 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand. You said that you don't feel hungry but your stomach is "going wild". what does going wild mean? If you mean that it's growling then you ARE hungry. If you mean that it hurts and you're actually in pain, then you need to go to the doctor right away.
By the way, if you're not eating just so you can get attention, there are healthier ways to do that. join the drama club or something. that person that said "go to the doctor it might be anorexia" is stupid. you would know if you were anorexic because obviously you would get hungry but just force yourself not to eat.
2007-09-04 15:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. All you need to do is make sure you eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the right times of the day. If you skip breakfast for a day, it'll mess you up.
So try that. Oh, and gradually start eating more food at every meal. Your stomach will eventually get bigger, and then from there, all you have to do is have a balanced diet.
Hope this helps! I know it helped me~!
2007-09-04 16:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat. I didn't eat enough today and when I was riding the bus home around seven-ish I started freaking out because I felt like I was going to die if I didn't get some nourishment ASAP. The body is weird. When it doesn't get what it wants or needs it can become very vicious. You don't want to pass out at school and have the paramedics rush you to the ER. That would be very scary and when the whole ordeal was over you would probably feel very embarrassed.
2007-09-04 15:51:33 · answer #5 · answered by Dreams 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went through the same type of thing. And eventually it got out of control. I never thought it was a problem but my mom went through the same thing and she is 5'5 and eventually weighed 63 pounds. She was hospitalized and feed through eating tubes. Her hair started falling out and teeth rotting. it's taken her about 6 years and she is just now getting healthy. It may not seem very important but it is just the beginning of a serious problem. Try getting a snack you like the flavor of. And eat a few bites all throughout the day. If you like milk drink atleast a cup a day if not try drinking chocolate or strawberry milk
2007-09-04 15:52:56 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The less you eat the smaller your stomach gets and the less you want to eat. Plus your metabolism needs constant action!!!! Or it will stop and your body will store fat.
You need to force yourself to eat a litte bit each meal. Start small and pick things you really like. Maybe just do yogurt or ice cream at first. Then some fruit. You get the idea.
2007-09-04 15:49:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure you are getting the required daily calories. If this means making out a meal plan each day to stick to do it. Even if you have a small salad for lunch or a coupld hard boiled eggs. You need to eat something.
2007-09-04 15:49:20 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't sound anorexic because anorexics REFUSE to eat and also wouldn't be asking for help eating.
Just try eating. Seriously-if you don't you will die in about three weeks.The human body can't go very long in starvation mode-even if you don't feel it.
2007-09-04 19:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by Echo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gee, ive got the opposite problem, im always hungry
but if you do try and eat, your body will start to want more food
years ago i went on a diet and hardly ate, i lost heaps of weight, then when i got pregnant i had to force food down- it didnt take long for my body to feel hungry, good luck
2007-09-04 15:50:23 · answer #10 · answered by ROCKMUM LOVES BOWIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋