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Worried about myself v low bmi

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Monkeynuts57 · 02/05/2023 20:22

I have lost a lot of weight recently after my baby due to pnd and anxiety and I’m still struggling with the depression
I am active slays have been and struggle to stay still I think I may be slightly ahd I need to move I get more depressed if I don’t.
anyway my bmi is 15 and before I was pregnant I was only 7lbs more so bmi was always low around 16.5! However I led an active lifestyle and job on my feet all day I didn’t have an eating disorder and had regular periods and lots of energy etc really happy etc , but unsure if I do ed of some sort now! I snack a lot not eating full meals especially on a night as I’m too tired and often still full from earlier! I eat a lot on the go never really sit down!
I do wake up on a morning really hungry thirsty but then spend the first half of the day eating and constantly grazing for about six hours and eat what I fancy - usually high fat and high carb and highly processed stuff. I do not calorie count and have no idea what I’m taking in.
I don’t want to lose any weight and I think I look horrendous at the moment all skin and bones but how do I get back to healthy eating and not this snacking all day!? I struggle to try eat more as I hate feeling too full and it it has made me sick before if I drink and eat too much, some of it just seems to come back up with burping (not everything it’s just a bit I think it maybe acid reflux?) sometimes after my first breakfast I’ll go for a walk but can feel weak shaking and hot and then I get home and just eat anything I can find that is quick and highly carb based so unsure if it’s blood sugar?
many thoughts or advice please

OP posts:
lljkk · 02/05/2023 20:23

Who do you talk to in real life who knows about your eating problems & low BMI? How old is your child & Who is helping you to parent if anyone? Do they know about your food & body size struggle?

You need to talk to people in real life.

LaLaLaNotListeningNotListening · 02/05/2023 20:27

I think you need to speak to the GP.
if you are snacking and grazing for 6 hours, high carb and high fat, but not gaining weight and are alway on the go they might want to check for thyroid issues.

Monkeynuts57 · 02/05/2023 20:29

I’m on my own mostly so probably doesn’t help ,as no one to share meals with or cook for etc

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Dontlistitonfacebook · 02/05/2023 20:30

Please see your GP, OP

LittleMonks11 · 23/06/2023 22:41

Shaking, sweating, eating, hungry, losing weight - please ask for a thyroid check. I was like this after having my baby and I had undiagnosed hyperthyroidism. Got quite ill. Sorry you are feeling so unwell. Hope you get it sorted.

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