Dee,
Well, I agree with Micheal's sentiments and thoughts They are well put.
Also, I want to add that in high anxiety periods I too have much trouble eating. I don't know if what I do would work for you but I will tell you in case it might.
Well first, I eat in small portions but I nibble as much as I can all day long. The all day long is the key. If you can't eat big portions well at least eat super often. That way, at the end of the day you will have eaten a decent amount of food.I try not to force myself too much but I still push myself to eat as I have no apetite. And the less I eat the more nauseous I get from low sugar count and the less I want to eat...So do try to make yourself eat all day, just small manageable portions is what I tel myself.
Second, variety is the spice of life. When I am having trouble eating, I try to eat a variety of things, you just never know when one will suddenly taste good and go down easy. Plus it is less boring. So I eat say half a toast (with whatever on it makes it better for the taste). With peanut butter if you are not allergic to it or too nauseous gives it extra protein. I sometimes add cheese. All in small portions so I don't feel nauseous and like I have to eat a mountain!Then I eat say, a few grapes (maybe 5-6) and some nuts for protein (say 6 almonds). Then I will eat a quarter of a banana. Then I eat some white rice but only a saucer of it ( with something on it or plain depending on nausea level).
Anyway, you get the idea, I eat very very often but in small less discouraging more manageable portions and I vary my food a lot.
Also, if my digestive system is too out of whack (like diahreah or however that is spelled for example!)I will stick to white rice, white pasta, white bread and banana purée. That is what my mom calls the bland diet :)
Anyway, hope this helps. I know this stuff is really subjective and doesn't work for everybody but I figure everybody could share what helps and you might find what works for you :)
Take care and remember, this too shall pass!!!
-Diva
