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Eating after drugs
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Since I stopped taking pills, coke and amphetamine I have found it very hard to get back onto a normal eating pattern.
When I was on them I had no appetite and would go a few days without eating. This has made me stupidly skinny (I always was thin, but now there is literally no flesh on my bones).
Now I have stopped using them I find I still can't even manage one meal a day. I won't feel like eating till around 6pm, and even then I can only manage half a meal. It's not like I don't want to eat, I just feel sick and full up after a half a meal. Can I continue eating this much a day? If not, has anyone been in a similar situation and know of any ways I can start eating more without having to go to a doctor and sort out a diet plan?
The only times I eat loads are when I've had a bit of puff and get the munchies. Would it be healthy to smoke more and eat when I get the (very strong) urge to from draw?
All help appreciated. Cheers.
When I was on them I had no appetite and would go a few days without eating. This has made me stupidly skinny (I always was thin, but now there is literally no flesh on my bones).
Now I have stopped using them I find I still can't even manage one meal a day. I won't feel like eating till around 6pm, and even then I can only manage half a meal. It's not like I don't want to eat, I just feel sick and full up after a half a meal. Can I continue eating this much a day? If not, has anyone been in a similar situation and know of any ways I can start eating more without having to go to a doctor and sort out a diet plan?
The only times I eat loads are when I've had a bit of puff and get the munchies. Would it be healthy to smoke more and eat when I get the (very strong) urge to from draw?
All help appreciated. Cheers.
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your stomach's kinda shrunk from not eating properly for so long.
Maybe you should use the urge from draw, so you body gets used to normal eating again.
You do need to eat properly, small portions often through the day.
I will have a look after lunch for some organisations that may be able to give you some tips on how to eat properly again, but I think eating small regular meals, including fruit and veg, is a good suggestion.
It may seem a bit drastic, but you could try the Eating Disorders Association for advice and ideas - it sounds like you do have an eating disorder, so if you don't want to see a GP, then I would suggest you try them.
my appetite's been fucked up a bit through smoking too much dope, used to take bongs throughout the day every day, now i smoke less each day the stomach doesn't seem to want to accommodate much. Maybe you're also anxious/paranoid through drugs as well, i've had that curb my appetite.
low salt high protien.
and here i go again ...ten mil of virgin olive oil every day ...plus at least one spoonful of honey ...despite how awful the taste of honey becomes.
You just don't eat on it or shortly after and you get used to not eating, and yes your stomach shrinks.
Eat as much as you can as often as you can, sometimes force yourself a little.
You should get back on track.
Make sure when you do eat it's good food, wholmeal bread, veg, fruit etc - your body will react better
:yes: and soup.
:yes: Lots of healthy options that shouldn't make your system feel overloaded. As long as you stay aware, gradually increasing what you eat would be the best IMO.
.matt
Why dont you ask your GP what he recommends ?
'Fuck off food' is a mental state that has physical consequences. Even if you have to put some stuff in a blender to help it down it would be good. I would say start taking a multivitamin as a supplement, but you have to take them in conjunction with a good diet.
Seriously mate, go and see your GP and get some properly informed advice. Look after jahself:p
i'll be alright..... i hope, nah seriously, i can take care of myself alright, i usually do eat after a comedown but not till the evening after the night before or some time like that.
oops that wasnt directed at you turlough, that part was meant for SandboxM