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To not bother eating?

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O6bftdff · 26/11/2024 22:47

Came down with some sort of cold last Monday and have barely eaten since. I am hungry, but the thought of food isn’t appetising and the idea of making food is exhausting. I don’t normally have a sweet tooth but a bag of sweets or chocolate is what I’ve been living off. Today I had a double cheeseburger from McDonald’s which I normally love but could’ve happily stopped after half. Im now forcing myself to have boiled eggs and toast just so I’ve had something else to eat, but actually, do I have to? Would it make me heinously ill just to not bother eating until food appeals? Half of google says I’ll make myself worse and the other half that it’s fine.

Usually I make homemade UPF free food 90% of the time but I’ve simply got no appetite for it nor energy to make it.

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Pickandmixmood · 26/11/2024 23:18

The important thing is to keep hydrated so force yourself to sip water throughout the day. Eating is less important so just manage what you can.

HobbyHorse30 · 26/11/2024 23:10

There's a time for making sensible and healthy decisions when it comes to food, and a time for eating whatever you can manage. This is definitely the latter. I hope you feel better soon Flowers

SmalllChange · 26/11/2024 23:06

If you live alone and don't feel like cooking, I'd do something like scrambled eggs.

Even if it's just 2 or 3 eggs and no toast, it's better than nothing.

AppropriateAdult · 26/11/2024 23:03

I'd always be inclined to listen to your body in these situations. A few days without food is not going to cause you any long-term problems, and trying to force yourself to eat when you've no appetite is miserable. Just try to stay hydrated.

kitkat2024 · 26/11/2024 23:03

Have you ever heard the saying 'feed a cold, starve a fever'? I know you don't feel like eating and nothing seems appetising but your body needs energy as it tries to fight it off. Try comforting foods that you usually enjoy or get the calories in by adding extra nourishment eg peanut butter to porridge, butter on veg etc. hope you feel better soon!

O6bftdff · 26/11/2024 22:54

Merryoldgoat · 26/11/2024 22:51

When I’m sick and feel like that I soup the most bearable thing to eat.

Sorry you’re feeling shitty.

Thank you. I bought some tomato soup thinking it’s the classic relief food. It’s still it’s tin, the idea of it turns my stomach.

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Phoenix76 · 26/11/2024 22:53

Merryoldgoat · 26/11/2024 22:51

When I’m sick and feel like that I soup the most bearable thing to eat.

Sorry you’re feeling shitty.

I came on here to say the same thing, I particularly like chicken soup in this situation (apologies if you're vegetarian) you can get some good ones in the fresh section in the supermarket. Hope you feel better soon

Merryoldgoat · 26/11/2024 22:51

When I’m sick and feel like that I soup the most bearable thing to eat.

Sorry you’re feeling shitty.

Bluebellyhedge · 26/11/2024 22:50

Id just listen to your body but try to eat nutrient rich food when you can to help fight the infection

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