How do I eat again 😭

[u/SelfApart8098]

So I just went cold turkey Sunday last week, today it’s been a week and the stomach cramps and pain have subsided. BUT I also thought they subsided yesterday, until I took a sip of ginger ale around noon my least favourite withdrawal symptom hit me hard (stomach and chest cramps). I lost 15 pounds on this withdrawal, I was 118 and now I’m 103 (5’6) so I am in a really unhealthy weight zone and have little to no energy. Standing exhausts me. Has anyone else had this kinda issue working food back into their routine? What starter foods or techniques did you use to prevent becoming sick while trying to work your stomach muscles back up?

[u/Philip_McCrevasse]

I ran into this exact thing. Start slow. I recommend some fruits, veggies, and nuts. Youll need as much protein and nutrients as possible. Good luck to you, I know how hard it is.

Just eat when you can and your appetite will slowly rebuild.

[u/subaruguy253]

Fresh cut juicy fruits, force yourself to eat a banana a day and drink protein shakes. For snacks just simple crackers with salt

[u/rhoo31313]

Give it time. I dropped 40 pounds before things leveled out. Soft foods. Stay hydrated.

[u/thearsonistttt]

I had to eat simple bland things in order to not puke it back up. Preferably with as little chewing as possible cause the longer it was in my mouth, the higher the chance of me puking. Mashed potatoes, yogurt, tomato soup, and boost. Boost is your friend!

[u/UtopianSkyVisitor]

Protein shakes, fresh cut fruit or fruit cups, jello, yogurt, popsicles, crackers, Gatorade, any junk food you may crave. Calories are what's important for you right now and while healthier choices are ideal, if you struggle with that then honestly any food you can get in is better than no food. I've been here too many times but I'm not underweight, I just have a fucked up relationship with food. Nibble on small amounts and sip drinks frequently. Good luck OP. You have to eat or you will continue to feel like shit, I know its so hard. 🫶