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Anhedonia

User Profile: JulyStorm
JulyStorm August 25th, 2017

How can I find pleasure in life outside of food? I realized that my eating problems stem from the inability to feel pleasure or satisfaction. I could eat the entire world and still feel empty despite being stuffed. How can I feel good? How can I fill in the hole?

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User Profile: reservedexcitment
reservedexcitment August 25th, 2017

@JulyStorm

When I went through depression, I found it surprising that the things I knew that caused me joy in the past weren't working anymore. I thought I lost all ablity for enjoyment. By accident I found out that some things I hated or never got joy from previously, did bring me joy. I had to try things I never liked to find out that I like them now. So, maybe try things you know you have hated and see if anything sticks. I loved baking all my life and now actually hate it; instead I now like drinking Earl grey bergamot tea.

#keepgoing

# motivation

User Profile: Dellaa
Dellaa October 1st, 2017

@JulyStorm

Hii, thank you for reaching out to us. Well, trying something new might help you hence take your mind off food. Or else visiting your doctor might help as they'll be able to see how to manage your eating situaton.