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Old Jan 13, 2026, 12:09 PM
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Hello... I lost about 20 lbs in the last year or so... Probably a little longer. I was about 140 lbs, 65", so it was a substantial weight loss. Some people at work were worried. I lost my appetite... Still there. If someone puts food in front of me, I will eat some but I can still go for entire day without eating nor wanting to eat.

I went to the doctor and they ran all sorts of tests on me, so there is nothing physically wrong with me.

But, once the referral was made to a psychotherapist, he told me I have grief and I have to cook my own food - that was my therapy.

I cannot bring myself to buy groceries... it's too much work. I live mostly of teas with milk, a few or several mochas, and at night will do hot water with honey and a dash of milk.

While I have not gained, at least I have not lost weight.

Sometimes I notice my heart racing. Last night I did not sleep at all and was so hot I was sweating almost all night. All I ate was a sandwich in the morning.

My family (siblings, mother) don't ever check on me. At work, no one cares - constant needs and unwarranted criticism, which is leading many to leave. I put my cat to sleep about a year ago - he was 16.

I feel so alone... I feel like no one cares and if I went away, my family wouldn't notice and at work, someone may be looking at the opportunity to take my job. When I go home, it's empty.

I got divorced because I wanted peace at home, and don't regret it.

When does grief subside or get better? I'm really, really tired. To the point of I want to give up.
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Old Jan 13, 2026, 09:00 PM
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oh @Blueowl it sounds like you are feeling down. Do not give up. When the going gets tough we learn a lot about ourselves.

I care about you as a person going through challenges.

I got night sweats from the lack of food or from eating too many mostly carb meals. I am not sure what you situation is but try moving towards protein and non starchy veggies and spread it out a little to 2-3 smaller snacks or meals and see if that helps. I experimented with my eating until I found ways that worked for me.

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Old Jan 14, 2026, 06:40 AM
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Hi Blueowl..............I can I'd with you on both issues. I've been struggling with weight issues for my whole life. Up and down like a yo-yo.

When I don't feel like eating sometimes it's related to grief like you talked about. I'm still grieving losses that happened many many years ago.

Someone who I knew that was very depressed starved herself to death. I was shocked. Sometimes I feel like doing the same thing. That'll

certainly make me lose weight. Pretty sick , right ? That's what grief can do to you. I also noticed that I would be missed for a couple of hours , maybe ,

then totally forgotten. My wife just finished telling me how I'm not needed anymore. That one hit me in the gut. What can I tell you ? Hang in there ?

You have to find pleasure again. Something that makes you feel good and make you want to live more. The grief subsides but never really goes away..

at least for me. Anyhow I wish you happiness and hope you can find some joy in living again.
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Today is another bad day. Yesterday I didn't eat. But this morning I ate four pieces of bread with butter. I ate something because I wanted to go swimming - and I did. I also booked myself a massage after work.

But then I go home, and am alone and lonely.

It's the same thing running through my head... If something happened to me, no one would really miss me.

I can still perform at work, but once I leave, I feel like my world comes crashing down.
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Old Yesterday, 02:20 PM
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I can see how someone could starve herself or himself to death, and it's not even because s/he wants to. It's not necessarily a choice... I don't do it on purpose... I just have no desire to eat.
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I hope this is okay to say but I think people here would miss you at the very least. I would miss you, I appreciate your posts. Gentle hugs if wanted.
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