Not eating

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Not really sure where to post this, but my mood has been really low for about a month now. Totally out of character for me. I'm not sleeping well and have lost my appetite. I've lost half a stone in a fortnight as the thought of eating makes me feel sick even though I'm hungry. I can't really afford to lose weight either.
Just can't see any light with all these restrictions, just want to see friends and family, have a hug and just be normal. Just feel like there's a black cloud over me, but worried that I'll become ill if I don't eat and that's making it worse

Have you spoken to your doctor? That would be a good place to start and try to tell them how you’re feeling.
Not sleeping and lack of appetite are symptoms of depression and seeing your doctor quickly could help to stop it getting any worse.

Hi @profilechange I'd second speaking to your gp. There can be lots of reasons for appetite and weight loss and whilst from your post it seems likely to be connected to how you are feeling about life atm, it would be worth getting checked out. I lose my appetite quite a lot and to maintain a healthy weight when it happens I have to eat regularly... Graze my way through the day and keep at the higher calorie snacks.

Have you spoken to anyone in real life about how you are feeling? Your family or a friend perhaps. Could you arrange a walk with a friend? Things will get back to normal eventually which is no consolidation for now, but restrictions should start to ease soon. Its all so rubbish atm. Stay strong. We've got this far xx

Thank you both. I really don't think there's anything sinister going on, just feel down. Yes, I do have a good group of friends and I am offloading on to them.
But maybe I will give my GP a call if I can't shake myself out of it. I managed some sleep last night, but I was just so exhausted it had to happen at some point.
I'm trying to eat a bit, I am really hungry but just don't fancy anything, even chocolate!

I am the same at the moment feeling low and have anxiety which stop me from eating I just can’t face it as feel sickly. I really can’t afford to lose weight as I am naturally very skinny despite usually having a huge appetite I am just trying to eat little and often of anything I fancy at the time

@Alfiemoon1 it's a horrible feeling isn't it? I've just tried to eat something but it's given me stomach ache! My poor body!
The anxious and restless inside feeling isn't nice either, I'm sure once lockdown restrictions are finally eased we'll start to feel more like ourselves. Look after yourself

I'm glad you have a good group of friends. Please do keep talking to them and seeing them 1 on 1 outside where you can. It really does help.

I just wanted to say, that I know how you feel. I've felt like you for a few weeks now. Went for a walk in the hour of sunshine today and that helped a bit. Also little meals.

Thank you all. The sunshine has definitely helped today, and am managing to eat a little more. Still feel like I've got the weight of the world on my shoulders and can't shift the down in the dumps feeling however hard I try. But I'm sure it'll pass