Punishing myself by not eating

[Itsallcrapnow]

I'm going through some really rough times in my life have been to the drs and been prescribed sertraline.one of the side effects its given me is nausea and loss of appetite. I feel I've no control over my life and now feel myself not wanting to eat and enjoying the control of seeing my body shrink and making it suffer.it feels like I have control of punishing myself.does anyone else have similar feelings?
I know with my logical mind it's not right, I'm just not in a good place

Anyone

It’s really tough feeling as though you have no control, but as you’ve said yourself you know this isn’t healthy or rational behaviour. Have a chat with your GP as eating disorders can have devastating consequences & all rationality goes out the window. Do you know why you feel like you want to punish yourself?

I do this. Not so much as a punishment, but because I feel like it can be the one thing I can control when I can't control anything else.

I've never sought help for it, but you're not alone in using restricting food as a form of control. I sometimes wish I didn't, but I also wish I had more control over other aspects of my life, so I'm not sure I'm ready to relinquish this yet.

How long have you been on the sertraline? I’m on it, and the side effects I had were mild and transitory - but in some people it can cause significant psychological issues. I would suggest a chat with your GP.