Observations, musings, and general ramblings on the path towards recovery from anorexia.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Extreme Hunger During Recovery
This article on "extreme hunger" during recovery is spot on about what has been stressing/confusing/frustrating me so much lately in terms of my hunger cues etc. Just posting in case it's useful for someone else too.
I hate that website but yes, I've experienced "extreme hunger" too. It is the most bizarre thing in the world to feel physically stuffed yet still have your stomach growling. These days the only times I turn into a bottomless pit like that are during my period, and I recognize it easily enough to know to add a couple hundred extra calories for a few days. I do like that that post normalizes it - your hunger cues are SUPPOSED to be a little screwy in recovery.
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I hate that website but yes, I've experienced "extreme hunger" too. It is the most bizarre thing in the world to feel physically stuffed yet still have your stomach growling. These days the only times I turn into a bottomless pit like that are during my period, and I recognize it easily enough to know to add a couple hundred extra calories for a few days. I do like that that post normalizes it - your hunger cues are SUPPOSED to be a little screwy in recovery.
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