Posted by raisinb on February 19, 2009, at 21:04:36
In reply to Anxiety + eating/nourishing myself or non, posted by Kath on February 18, 2009, at 17:09:40
Not eating can also be physically addictive (sometimes a component in eating disorders). Starvation triggers release of certain neurotransmitters like dopamine and adrenaline and sometimes you can get habituated to that feeling and it helps you get through when you're stressed.
I have a specific pattern when I'm upset or depressed or anxious. I make sure I eat regularly but somehow can't get enough down and I start losing weight. And I smoke a lot, which I'm sure doesn't help. I always think what we do when we're upset is a good set of cues about our unique body chemistries and how to treat us.
I wish you peace and nourishment :)
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