Is it weird that I genuinely LIKE to feel hungry?

joshuaperson
joshuaperson Posts: 50
in Fitness and Exercise
Even before I ever struggled with an eating disorder I liked the feeling of being hungry... I still do. But I also LOVE to eat! I hate being full (it takes very little to fill me up), however. Idk...

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  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    It is weird. I also think you need to seek professional help with your ED. You can and will have a healthy relationship with yourself and food :flowerforyou:
  • Katleskin
    Katleskin Posts: 111 Member
    Personally, I think it's weird because when I'm hungry I feel sick/faint and crabby. However, my husband (who most certainly has never been close to having an ED and eats extremely well) enjoys the way he feels when he's a bit hungry - he says he feels empty and focused and a little bit 'buzzy'. When he lived alone he sometimes used to forget to eat for a day or so. I *never* forget to eat but then, that's probably why I ended up 70lbs overweight and my husband has never been out of 'normal' range.

    There is nothing wrong with going hungry for a few hours until your next 'good' meal but it isn't something you should be doing on a regular basis or for any length of time because, well, because you know why.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Weird? Weird is a word I'd use to describe it if you liked to dip your potato chips in peanut butter. Disturbing is the word I'd use for your situation

    Seek professional help for your ED
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    I couldn't find a proper way to respond. Thankfully you did.
    Weird? Weird is a word I'd use to describe it if you liked to dip your potato chips in peanut butter. Disturbing is the word I'd use for your situation

    Seek professional help for your ED
  • serindipte
    serindipte Posts: 1,557 Member
    Weird? Weird is a word I'd use to describe it if you liked to dip your potato chips in peanut butter. Disturbing is the word I'd use for your situation

    Seek professional help for your ED

    What's wrong with dipping chips in peanut butter? lol .. Personally? I used to mix peanut butter and jelly and use it as a dip for corn chips! Yummy.

    As far as the OP's post.. I would also suggest that you see a doctor/therapist.

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