Is it normal to hate making and eating food?

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I hate everything about it. It's too much effort for me to make anything, even just microwaving a bowl of oatmeal because I have to get a bowl, get a spoon, get a measuring cup, then measure the oats, measure the water.. blah blah blah. Sounds easy enough? Then why does it take me literally 20 minutes to make it? Because it's taking all the stuff out, doing it, and then cleaning it all up, wiping off the counter because I get water everywhere, or cleaning the microwave because the oatmeal boils over.

I can't stand it. If I can't take prepared food out of a package, then I can't be bothered.

Same with eating - the whole process of having to eat because it takes me so extremely long. Eating a small bowl of oatmeal takes an hour for me because it's so thick and hard to move in my mouth and I want to be careful not to choke. But everything takes me so long to eat. I don't get it? So eating has become a major ordeal for me and it's something I wish I didn't have to waste time doing. But I did end up in the hospital for several days for malnourishment and dehydration. I told them I'm just annoyed by food and don't have time for it, but they didn't really think twice about it.

Is this normal? I don't think it's an eating disorder because I still eat. It's not like I'm disgusted by food (I am picky and don't like a lot of things. I like plain, bland things). But I get so angry and annoyed by how long it takes to make and eat food. I wish I never had to eat.

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  • splashgame3
    1 year ago

    Why don’t you blend a large amount of smoothies every few days and just keep them in the fridge? You can put fruits, veggies, oatmeal, and proteins in them and they’ll taste good. All you have to do is sip through a straw. And you’ll only have to do it twice a week possibly depending on how much you make.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      1 year ago

      I like this idea, thank you. Maybe adding protein powders sometimes could help me feel fuller longer?

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      • splashgame3
        1 year ago

        No problem. Yeah I think so. I usually add protein to some of mine and they make me full and they taste better.

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  • Ligeia
    1 year ago

    Finding everyday tasks difficult and loss of appetite are symptoms of depression anon. If the texture of oatmeal bothers you try eating protein shakes or something

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  • bbrown95
    1 year ago

    I have a friend that's like this when it comes to cooking, but not eating. Anything more than microwaving a cup of instant Ramen is "too much work".

    Personally, I have my days where I don't feel like cooking, but always end up feeling better when I do, and the food is much better (and healthier, which is part of why I feel better after cooking and eating it). I like to cook enough for several days so that I have leftovers and don't have to cook daily. There are several foods that are pretty easy to assemble without a lot of mess, such as sandwiches and salads (you can get many of the ingredients pre-sliced, or you can prep enough for the week).

    I actually love eating good food and can't imagine not enjoying it, however!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      1 year ago

      I guess I don't understand what there is to like about food? I basically eat whatever is basic just to stay alive. I find no joy or interest in food and flavors and all that. I'll force down a plain bowl of oatmeal because I have to. Otherwise, I can't be bothered. That's what I'm having trouble understanding. I honestly think it's not unusual to dislike a lot of food. My life or identity doesn't revolve around food (i know lots of cultures take great pride in their food) But I'm totally detached. I don't view food as anything more than "I have to shove this down to live another day"

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      • bbrown95
        1 year ago

        I get that, I've met people who see food as just something to fill their stomach and that is it. I sometimes wish I was more like that, because it would make sticking to healthier eating habits a lot easier!

        If you don't like to cook though, you could try preparing larger quantities so you have enough leftovers for a few days and don't have to cook as often. I don't like oatmeal and don't cook it, so I'm not sure how well it keeps, though.

        I'm unfortunately of no help in the regard of eating taking up time though, as the only alternative is eating fast, which isn't healthy and can be a choking hazard (I'm actually trying to UNlearn fast eating years after my school days of very short lunch breaks, and it sucks!).

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  • trulyanonymous
    1 year ago

    hating to cook is ight, but hate eating? I don't know, you need to do something about that, broski

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  • Wow3986
    1 year ago

    Excuse you? As an empath I find this post disrespectful to people that don't have the privilege of getting food. You need to learn how to think about other people. If you can't do that then you're a psychopath that hates african people and the homeless.

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  • 1WeirdGuy
    1 year ago

    You might as well eat a sugar cube. Oatmeal should be thrown in the trash

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