I was unable to eat properly for almost a year and I lost 15 llbs which made me borderline underweight. I had to go to the health center at school one day because I got all dizzy (from an ear infection) and they automatically assumed I was anorexic when I started telling them all the problems I had been having. It was deemed stress-related, although they never even looked at my ears, which was the main reason I went there. They started talking to me about anxiety pills and shit telling me how helpful they can be if I needed them.
My regular doctor really helped me with it though. She made no assumptions and was genuinely concerned about my health and referred me to a gastro doc. I never went, but her tips have helped me take control and gain 6 pounds back. I still have a bit of a problem eating when I get overwhelmed with stress, but I control it much better now.
I had almost no appetite and an intense feeling that I wouldn't be able to swallow my food. I think I quit breathing out of panic a couple times while trying to swallow food. I had to drink water with every mouthful or I'd freak out. Starchy foods like mashed potatoes, bread and pasta were the most difficult foods for me to eat. Shit sucked because I'm a food loving stoner who wants to be a size 7.
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I was unable to eat properly for almost a year and I lost 15 llbs which made me borderline underweight. I had to go to the health center at school one day because I got all dizzy (from an ear infection) and they automatically assumed I was anorexic when I started telling them all the problems I had been having. It was deemed stress-related, although they never even looked at my ears, which was the main reason I went there. They started talking to me about anxiety pills and shit telling me how helpful they can be if I needed them.
My regular doctor really helped me with it though. She made no assumptions and was genuinely concerned about my health and referred me to a gastro doc. I never went, but her tips have helped me take control and gain 6 pounds back. I still have a bit of a problem eating when I get overwhelmed with stress, but I control it much better now.
I had almost no appetite and an intense feeling that I wouldn't be able to swallow my food. I think I quit breathing out of panic a couple times while trying to swallow food. I had to drink water with every mouthful or I'd freak out. Starchy foods like mashed potatoes, bread and pasta were the most difficult foods for me to eat. Shit sucked because I'm a food loving stoner who wants to be a size 7.