Possibly triggering, very low calories

Nataliieexo

A few weeks ago I started a new anti depressant and my appetite was non existent, I had been dieting for a few weeks before that and was doing well, then the lack of appetite boosted my weight loss and I somehow got it into my head that 800 calories a day was an appropriate amount to eat. I wasn’t hungry or anything eating 800 calories but I don’t want to continue to eat that little, i have already suffered binge eating disorder my whole life and I know eating only 800 calories is bad as it is but it could end up much worse.
I want to get back to eating a normal amount of calories and continue losing weight but I’m not sure how to get there, do I up my calories gradually or jump to around 1400, I’m hoping to not gain weight in the process.

cmriverside

Just Jump up to (at least) 1400 today.

And call your eating disorder medical team and whoever prescribed this medication and tell them before your thinking goes sideways. You're seriously flirting with danger even having this kind of question...

SuzySunshine99

You should definitely talk to your doctor about the effect the new medication is having on you.

In the meantime, see if you can add some calorie-dense foods that don't have a lot of volume, but pack a good calorie punch. Think peanut butter, full-fat dairy products, and butter and oils for cooking.

I'm not sure how much weight you have to lose, but 800 calories is never going to be appropriate or safe. Try to get at least to that 1400 mark as soon as you can, and please do talk to your doctor.

cmriverside

If you've been at that low calorie amount for several days, definitely call your treatment team right away.

I am not a medical professional, so I don't know if you could trigger refeeding syndrome - but be careful.

Call right away.