Diet is terrible but not sure what to do about it!

[Opal93]

A few weeks ago I had a mental health crisis and couldn’t hardly eat because of anxiety. I am feeling a lot better now but seem to have took the advice “just eat what you feel like” too literally and have got myself into a really bizarre pattern where I can only stomach one certain type of thing a day. For example, today it was malteser slices I had for breakfast , lunch and dinner as it is literally all I feel like. Yesterday it was Veda bread. The day before it was cinnamon swirls. It’s usually something high in sugar I crave but I know this is not providing any nutrition whatsoever. I am worried it’s a terrible example for my kids. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this ?

I was like this for a while during the worst of my PND. I found getting rid of all the junk food and replacing it with ‘easy access’ meat and veg that didn’t need to be cooked really helped me to reset. But I am breastfeeding so I could never stay hungry - if the alternative for you is that you go hungry then just stick with what you’re doing for now and seek specialist help.

Give yourself a break, it will pass. You'll be fine and sooner or later you'll fancy some eggs, or juice, or a massive plate of salad or something and all will be in balance. I remember being completely obsessed with avocados, another time Maltesers, another time croissants. You'll be fine. Maybe you've just got low decision bandwidth and when you've got more space you'll be eating a bigger range on any given day. No need to stress

I totally get this. I have a genetic condition which means my body can't process bad cholesterol and I'm meant to eat healthily. My daughter has it too so I should be a better example to her. Lock down has made it even harder and I've put on so much weight. When you're feeling shit mentally it's so hard. Sorry not to he able to offer advice but I'm just here in solidarity x

When I go off food I buy as much nice fruit and veg as possible and eat that, so that at least I get a lot of vitamins. If youa re craving sweet thngs try to go for things like strawberries, peaches, plums, grapes - all are better than eating processed stuff.

If you eat lots of fruit, some good quality bread and have a glass of milk you will at least get all the food groups.

One day at a time, OP?
Could you try a "the one food today is fruit" day? Say... apples?
And if that is ok, try bread & butter one day, or baked beans, or just some things you like that are a step better over cinnamon swirls, but still in the comfort food categories.

Just to show yourself you can do it.