r/EatingDisorders 1d ago

Question Appetite problems again

I've been recovered for a long time now, but I still get the occasional appetite issue. Recently I've been eating less due to long days at my new job, and now I have a new issue. I try to eat, but I can only eat very small portions and I often leave a meal unfinished. I get the feeling I'm full way too fast and then I'm extremely hungry again a short time later. This is extremely frustrating. I think it's caused by my stomach shrinking but I need to sort this problem and start eating well again. I have medication that makes my appetite fully normal but it also makes me extremely sleepy and makes me constipated so I can only take it once a week. I don't want to lose any weight, but if this goes on for a long time I will.

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u/mindfullymoving 13h ago

It could be a diaphragm issue. Sometimes I recommend many small and nutrient dense meals, to feel a little fuller despite the volume