What causes lack in appetite?

So I haven't been able to right lately, no matter if its healthy or unhealthy. I try and eat but either a quarter or half way in I feel sick like I'm going to throw up. My mate tells me that it may be because I'm not in the right mental state right now so my body is rejecting food, I was also thinking it could be a side affect from the pill but I've been taking that for about 6 months and these symptoms only started a couple weeks ago. I would go see my GP but she's on holiday for the next 3 weeks and I don't want to see anyone else because I trust her and she knows everything that's going on with me. So any ideas and suggestions to help me eat?

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Silverfox420 · 36-40, F

I can't eat either, I have ptsd and crohns disease but I've learned some tricks. First when I eat, I make it count. A healthy protein shake with almond milk, bananas and peanut butter, larabars (if you have them where you are), they're made of dates and almonds and other good stuff. Eat just straight meat, Turkey/chicken/tuna. Mangoes. Cooked carrots. Things that are easy to digest won't cause as much discomfort. Eat like a bird, peck all day. Your mental health can affect your appetite big time. For me it's easier just to eat at night when it's quiet and I'm alone. But def go to the doc.

xxMisfitxx · 22-25

I am trying honestly, but I'm not kidding when I say everything. On Sunday I had rock melon before work and I threw it up an hour later. Also I'm lactose intolerant, which i have been avoiding so i know its not that. Crackers make me bloated. i have to find out when my doctor is back but thanks anyway. I will continue to try and use these methods.

CallmeHopelessNotRomantic · 46-50, F

Sounds like stress and anxiety. Although some medications do cause a loss of appetite. Especially some medications like seizure meds or antidepressants or other drugs like that.

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xxMisfitxx · 22-25

@CallmeHopelessNotRomantic: My period is making sure I cant get period on its own I don't need a pill for that haha...

CallmeHopelessNotRomantic · 46-50, F

@xxMisfitxx: they told me I'd never be able to have kids. And they didn't figure out until the third pregnancy that, birth control was fixing that.

xxMisfitxx · 22-25

Tbh im not really worrying about all that, im 16 i got other shit to focus on. More or less i just want to eat because its not good if i dont or keep throwing it up.

dreithegreat · 22-25, M

Eat small meals but eat often.

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

See a Dr.

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