Struggling to eat. Not sure why?

[Maycn]

A bit of background, I was suffering with stomach pain and nausea back in November. Had a gastroscopy and I had two stomach ulcers, one of which was bleeding. Got that sorted and started to feel better and eat better over December/beginning of January although I guess my stomach shrunk as I was never able to eat as much as I used to be able to. But I'd say still a normal amount of food.
I also have long standing mental health issues which have gotten worse in the last few months, mainly fuelled by my current work situation.
In the past week and a half/two weeks I have had very little interest in food. I'm normally a huge foodie. I forget to eat or just don't want to. When I do make myself eat I can't manage much because it feels like a massive chore and it makes me feel sick. Most days I've been managing 300-600 calories. On one day I managed 900 but that's the most in the last two weeks. I'm now at the point where I've lost weight, I'm tired all the time, I feel lightheaded and I'm struggling to remember the right words when talking.
Can this be a depression symptom? Or something to do with my stomach issues? Or something new?
I know I probably need to see the GP but I don't really want to go alone because of my problems speaking and my partner is working for the next 7 days. Also, I don't know how to frame it when talking to the GP. Is the issue my stomach, my mood or my appetite?
Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? Any tips on increasing my desire to eat/appetite?

I had similar and it was my mood, I tried just eating anything I really fancied to try and get back in a routine. I ended up living on McDonald's for about a week (my mental health was in the toilet so I know that's not a great thing to do). It finally got me in a rhythm of just having a meal.

I would say to speak to your GP asap especially if you're starting to feel rubbish from not eating. It can be a really vicious cycle. Does your GP do an online form to see them? Maybe writing it all down will help you and then you can refer to your notes during the appointment.

Felt like this when my anxiety did massive up tick a couple of years ago.

Could barely eat a thing it made me feel so sick.

I think it's your mood op.

I’m sure GPs realise that many people are nervous going to appointments. They would be fine if you wrote down (maybe brief bullet points) of what you would like to say/ask in the appointment. You could just mention you weren’t sure how to get it across in words/thought you’d forget something - would they mind reading it first. I’ve done that before and they were really nice about it. Be kind to yourself and ask their advice.

I can't even get out of bed this morning. I feel so tired and heavy 😭

Do you have anything you need to get out of bed for today?

If not, set your alarm for 10 and agree with yourself your going to get up and have a nice bath/shower and a cup of tea then.

Getting up is overrated, especially this time of year. Be kind to yourself ❤️

Who do you have IRL for support OP?

You need to phone the doctor. I know PP’s mean well saying it’s your mood but you need to be checked over properly.

My partner is at work for the next 7 days so it's just me and the children. I've managed to get up and sit on the sofa while the children eat breakfast. We are late for school but they don't seem to mind. My mum lives about half an hour away but she's busy caring for my dad who has surgery a few weeks ago.

Good start OP well done 😊

Do you think you could call the doctor today? I do think you need a blood test to rule out other things.

Do you take any medication for your mood? The doctor may also be able to give you something to help you to stop feeling sick so you can eat.

My partner has just phoned. He is going to phone the GP surgery and try and get me an appointment for today and then is coming home to help me. Thank you for all of your kind words and support

Oh, very pleased to hear that. If you feel up to it, let us know how you get on won't you? ❤️

Seen the Dr, I've got blood tests booked for next Friday

Ah good @Maycn have they been able to provide anything for the sick feeling so you can eat?

No. She just offered me antidepressants and a call with the mental health nurse x

How are you feeling this morning @Maycn ?

Do you recon you could drink a sugary tea and force down a bit of toast?

Ooh and I thought about you last night. If you have a lidl nearby, their protein shakes are really nice. Much better flavour than many I've tasted. Could you/your partner pick some up?

Thank you X I've managed a cup of coffee this morning. I spoke to 111 and they've told me to go to A&E but I'm unsure if I will due to the wait times and needing to be back to pick the children up later x

Did you take their advice op?

I think your partner needs to take some leave for a few days to support you getting some answers. You're more important than work.

If your also struggling to drink fluids then there's a real risk of dehydration, which will be contributing to tiredness.

He popped back to see me during his lunch break and made sure I ate a yoghurt and an apple. He doesn't have any leave left though 😞 the GP said I don't seem dehydrated