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Eating disorder or depression?
For the past 1.5 years, I have lost interest in eating food like a normal person. I buy food items only for them to go past their use by and expiry dates even something as small as a banana. I visualise myself cooking things but never really go through with it. I will starve myself but not eat. I have been living alone most of the time for the past 7 years. In the office, I eat meals twice with my colleagues like my brain forces me to follow this routine but as soon as I come home, my brain shuts down. I just want to sleep or watch tv or consume energy drinks or cold drinks. I was diagnosed with megaloblastic anaemia in Dec 2023 however my brain still refuses to eat even when I know I have to. I am probably at the same levels if I do a blood test today maybe even worse. 2 months ago I purchased a gym membership for 4.5 for 3 months just to make sure I didn't back off and guess what? I haven't been to that gym ever since I paid. I haven't no idea what sort of stuff is going on with me.
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Pl consult a clinical psychologist
U maybe suffering from mental disorder but it cannot be ascertained without a thorough clinical evaluation
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Thanks for reaching out. Since past 1,5 years you have lost interest in eating. You starve yourself and you have been living alone since past seven years. How many energy drinks and cold drinks do you have? You are also not going to the gym. You have been diagnosed with megaloblastic anaemia since December 2003. If you are still not able to eat anything I suggest you consult a doctor and explain about having megaloblastic anaemia and not being able to eat. It is important to know what is causing you to not have interest in eating. Have you always been a picky eater since childhood and do you have limited taste in food? I suggest that you consult a psychologist and talk about what is making you not have interest in eating. A psychologist will guide you on how you can gradually get interested in eating and have healthy meals. A psychologist would like to know if there has been any drastic weight loss caused by not having interest in food.
Based on what you have mentioned I suggest you consult a doctor and explain about megaloblastic anaemia and not having interest in eating. Also consult a psychologist for counselling sessions. A psychologist will guide you on how you can gradually get yourself to have healthy well-balanced meals.
With the right treatment you will feel better and start taking an interest in eating.
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Hi,
It sounds like you're going through a difficult period marked by loss of interest in eating, feelings of low motivation, and emotional struggles that are significantly impacting your daily life. Your avoidance of food and routines, despite knowing their importance, suggests underlying emotional or mental health challenges, possibly related to depression or emotional exhaustion. Living alone for many years and relying on routines at work to maintain some stability, but feeling disconnected at home, can intensify feelings of loneliness and apathy. It's very important that you seek professional help from a mental health specialist who can assess your situation thoroughly and provide appropriate therapy or support. Talking to a counselor or psychiatrist can help you understand the root causes of these feelings and develop strategies to regain motivation, improve your mood, and restore a healthier relationship with food and daily activities. Remember, reaching out for help is a strong and positive step toward feeling better and regaining your well-being.
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Hello,
What youâve written is real, and itâs something many people silently go throughâfeeling disconnected from basic routines, even things as simple as eating.
Itâs not âlazinessâ or âlack of willpower.â This sounds like your mind and body are not in sync anymore, and that can often happen with depression or related emotional health struggles.
Youâre not just skipping meals. Youâre watching yourself avoid eating, while knowing you should eat. That inner conflictâwhere you know whatâs needed, but still canât do itâis a loud signal that something deeper needs attention.
The fact that you're still showing up to work and sticking to some routine there shows there's a part of you that wants to stay connected. That part deserves support.
Your eating patterns, low motivation, sleeping or numbing with screens and cold drinks, the gym membership you couldnât useâall of these are symptoms, not failures.
And no, youâre not alone in this. But the longer this continues, the harder it can be to pull yourself out by will alone.
The anaemia diagnosis is also significant. Your body is already under pressure, and without nourishment, itâs like expecting a car to run with no fuel.
What youâre describing may fall under Atypical Depression or even an eating-related emotional disorder. But donât rush to label it just yet. A professional needs to walk you through it gently, one step at a time.
Start simple: book one sessionânot to âfixâ anything in one go, but just to talk. You owe yourself that space.
Youâve already taken the hardest stepâadmitting somethingâs wrong. Now itâs time to take the next step toward understanding whatâs going on.
Everyone deserves to feel alive. Not just functioningâliving.
One small step at a time. All the best.
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It sounds like you want to get out of all this situation but not able to focus on it due to some reason so let's take a step forward and have a deep conversation to know you more don't panic it is a curable situation book appointment and ready to back to normal lifestyle again
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Hi, thank you for sharing this. What you're describing sounds like signs of clinical depression, possibly with disordered eating patterns. The lack of interest in food, isolation, fatigue, and not following through on things you want to do (like gym or cooking) are all serious but treatable symptoms.
Please consider consulting a psychologist or psychiatrist soon. Therapy and medical support can help you feel better and rebuild your energy and motivation. You're not alone, and recovery is possible
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Therapy Can help you feel really better soon. session by session people get rid of their issues and feel relieved.
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Begin with backward walking, practice 4-7-8 breathing, and aim to stay physically active. Most importantly, focus on getting good sleep and maintaining a healthy diet.
reach out for more help. wishing you good luck 🙏
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Hello
It sounds like you are going through a prolonged period of low motivation, emotional disconnection, and possible depression, which is affecting your basic self-care like eating, cooking, and following through on plans (like the gym). Living alone for years can deepen this pattern, as the lack of external structure and human connection often leads to shutting down after work.
Your mind knows you need to eat, but your emotional system is stuck, creating a disconnect between intention and action. This is common in depression and emotional burnout, and your anaemia may also worsen fatigue and low motivation, creating a vicious cycle.
This can improve, but you will need therapy to process emotional blocks and gently rebuild routines, and possibly a psychiatric evaluation if medical support (like medication) is needed to lift your baseline energy and motivation. You do not have to remain stuck in this cycle alone.
Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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What you have mentioned is presenting symptoms highly suggestive of depression, characterised by anhedonia (loss of interest in activities, including eating), significant fatigue and low energy, social withdrawal, and self-neglect (lack of exercise despite intention). The history of megaloblastic anaemia in December 2023, while a medical condition, can also be exacerbated by or contribute to psychological distress. Their difficulty following through with intentions (like cooking or going to the gym) despite knowing the benefits points to a possible executive dysfunction, often seen in depressive states. Professional psychological evaluation and intervention are strongly recommended to address these concerns and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
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Hi,
You can book a counselling slot to understand your reasons for feeling this way.
Regards
Pooja
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Hi friend, why complaining when you are putting in so much of effort to binge on food & your awareness to the after effect, etc etc . It is making you overthink. Work on your core difficulties rather than complaining ! Avoid being judgemental & deal with the root cause of your mind & body .
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Need to consult a general physician & rule out the physical deficiency . Also you need to consult a proficient Psychologist ( online or on-site ) , attend a few Psychotherapy sessions to bring clarity in your judgements & actions.
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Focus on positive self confidence. Mind & body work together.
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Connect with the psychiatrist.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Visit a psychological Counselor to understand yourself better and to overcome this issue
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Ms. Neha Sachdev
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11 yrs exp
Delhi
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There can be many reasons for you to lose interest in food. If one has to analyse it could be your relation with the food since childhood, or an experience in the life related to food, you may be goi g through an emotional conflict, or mental health issue that is effecting your food intake. This could also be due to energy drinks or cold drinks which is full of sugar that curbs the hunger. Since you’re living alone for 7 yrs and cooking seems to be an extra work, that avoidance would have made to lose interest in food.
These various factors need to be catered. Please consult. Happy to help- contact me on eight three six eight zero five three seven one zero
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Ms. Shivangi Gupta
Counselling Psychologist
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Delhi
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We understand how overwhelming this must be for you. As we understand you have a physical condition, which further adds on to your mental health concerns. We strongly advise you to consult a psychologist and a psychiatrist who can help you to deal. Lack of vitamins in body is also adding on to your mental health issues and lack of energy could be due to physical and mental health. Seeking a professional’s helps will also help you understand from where these symptoms are originating and how to work on it.
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Dr. Anupama Bajaj (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Many times, eating disorder is a part of neuro divergency personality. Have you tried to explore you might be in a spectrum of ADHD.
Eating disorders and neurodivergence, including ADHD, can be related in several ways:
- *Comorbidity*: Research suggests that individuals with ADHD are at a higher risk of developing eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
- *Shared underlying factors*: Both ADHD and eating disorders can be influenced by similar factors, such as:
- *Impulsivity*: Impulsive behaviors, common in ADHD, can contribute to disordered eating patterns.
- *Emotional regulation*: Difficulties with emotional regulation, often seen in ADHD, can increase the risk of developing eating disorders.
- *Brain structure and function*: Studies have found similarities in brain structure and function between individuals with ADHD and those with eating disorders.
- *Neurodiverse experiences*: Some individuals with ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions may experience eating disorders as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, or other emotional challenges.
While eating disorders can co-occur with neurodivergent conditions like ADHD, it's essential to recognize that:
- *Eating disorders are complex*: They involve a range of psychological, social, and biological factors.
- *Individual experiences vary*: Each person's experience with eating disorders and neurodivergence is unique.
If you're concerned about eating disorders or ADHD, it's crucial to consult with a qualified healthcare professional for personalized guidance and support.
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