Anorexia and Common cold
hi I'm a newbie to this Ed forum and I struggle with anxiety disorder and anorexia. Both feed off each other.
But now come down with a cold/flu thing and in literally terrified it will get worse due to my low BMI. Any support or advice or help would really help. I feel awful and so frightened. And lonely
Hello, @willingLemon5226! Im really sorry to hear that youve come down with a cold on top of the other problems youre dealing with! Having a low BMI or simply not eating enough can weaken your immune system and its really important that you take good care of yourself when youre feeling sick like this. Fluids are always your friend when youve got a cold, and soups or broths might also be a good way to make sure youre giving your body the nutrients it needs to fight off this cold. Try to keep in mind that your body needs fuel to get rid of this! I know it can be challenging, but try to make sure youre eating a decent amount to give your body the resources it needs to fight this illness. This sounds like an awfully stressful situation but try to keep in mind that doing your best to keep yourself relaxed and resting will do much more for you than worrying.
Rest up, and please look after yourself! If your cold starts to become serious, make sure you take yourself to a doctor. Its much better to be safe than sorry, and you wouldnt want this cold to develop into something worse, especially if your body is weakened at the moment from restriction. In the meantime, keep yourself warm, make sure your body is fueled and hydrated, and get some rest! Try not to push yourself until you feel better, because pushing your body when it needs rest might make things worse for you. Listen to your body when it tells you what it needs.
I hope you feel better soon!
@theworldisquiethere thanks so much for your very kind reply. Yes I'm keeping hydrated and also terrified it will turn into something more serious but trying not to dwell.
You are very kind thank u
I've been in recovery for many years. You are not alone. This disease is so complex and will consume you if you let it. I'm so sorry you are sick. Please take care of yourself, very important to stay hydrated. Feel better soon!
@funnyBlackberry456 thank you so much too for your reply. It's such a lonely condition and yes it is indeed so complex. Everyone says "oh it's just a cold get over it" but with BMI low and anxiety high it's pretty hard.
Plus I get so ill on antibiotics so I'm hoping and Praying it won't come to that.
Thanks again.