Food and stimulant sensitivity in w/d

[rattledbytherush]

Hey everyone. 

 

Im about halfway through my taper, and I’m starting to feel more fatigue, more nausea, and more anxiety. As a person in eating disorder recovery, it’s really important for me to maintain my weight. A lot of times my anxiety is so bad that it makes eating feel more difficult, even though I know my body is hungry. I’m still working on recovery, and a lot of times turn to junk food just because my body needs the energy.

 

I also find that my hangovers from alcohol are way worse than they used to be. My most recent one lasted for four days. I don’t know if it’s a lack of sleep or proper nutrition, but, after having one Bloody Mary for brunch, I felt dizzy and nauseous. Is it possible for me to be that sensitive to everything right now? 

 

Ive undergone food sensitivity tests, given up various food groups, taken a variety of supplements to “heal my gut”, but the only thing that seems to consistently work is eating enough and sleeping enough. All tests have come back inconclusive. I can exercise only two or three times a week without feeling completely drained (I also bartend until 3-4am most nights). I know for me that treating my body well will be the baseline of healing, especially from antidepressants. If anyone has any non-restrictive (or at least realistic for someone in ED recovery) practices, dietary advice, or body work suggestions, let me know. I’d love to hear your experiences.

 

xoxo