Really struggling to eat.

I’m so sorry you’re feeling this way. I had anorexia in my teens and twenties, and had a late loss at 23 weeks, and found it difficult to plan food for this pregnancy and not obsess over exclusion lists, especially when they’re not consistent. I found it has helped me to plan my meals for the whole week in one go on a Sunday. I’ve used a vegetarian pregnancy book to help with the planning. I also prefer cooking myself, from scratch so I know things are properly washed and I can avoid artificial ingredients/over processed food. I also find it helpful to track my water intake, both because drinking enough is important and it gives me something to focus on that is not food, which helps me not be obsessive about it. This is the book I have https://amzn.eu/d/b0PZldG Hope that helps and you get to a better place soon. Also do speak to your doctor or BEAT if you need further help. I’ve always found BEAT in particular really helpful. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

@Donna thank you, I’ve never suffered with anorexia, I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through that. But I totally relate to what you’re saying about obsessing over exclusion lists. The problem is I’m also dealing with depression so finding it hard to plan meals and cook them for myself so I’m having to get takeaways.

Have you spoken to your doctor as they might be able to help? Is there somewhere familiar that you could get food from regularly that might feel safer than going to different places daily? Sorry if that’s not helpful. It’s obviously so hard for you and I’m really sorry you’re going through this.

@Donna not directly about the food but I spoke to a mental health midwife about it last week and I’m waiting for an assessment this Thursday. No that is really helpful, that’s what I’ve done tonight. The most helpful thing to be honest is you commenting and being so kind, really it means a lot x

I really hope your assessment is helpful and you get sorted soon x