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[alley-gator 96]

What's the deal with head hunger? To me, head hunger has always meant that your mind makes you crave things, and you dont need them, and aren't truly hungry but your mind doesn't realize that. However, people on here many times say that head hunger feels just like real hunger. I don't really get this...if you are feeling the real hunger in your stomach, then how is it in your head? Seems so strange to me. I am 3 weeks out & frequently get hungry especially at night. I've tried drinking Water, and I've tried gas reliever and tums & everything people have suggested, but nothing seems to fix it but food. Currently I am on soft foods. So my question is how do I know its real hunger as opposed to food hunger? I am ok with cravings but how do I fix the actual hunger pangs I am feeling if it really is only head hunger?

[alley-gator 96]

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[SoCalDixieGal 172]

found this online, let's see how well it posts:

PHYSICAL HUNGER

• Comes on gradually, intensifies as caloric tank gets depleted
  
• Physical signs include stomach growling, gnawing, empty feeling that may escalate to light-headedness and lack of energy
  
• Would like to eat but not desperate
  
• Not linked to emotions, places, situations or activities
  
• Desire for food is not necessarily for one specific kind
  
• Stop when physically full
  

HEAD HUNGER

• No physical signs (though we desperately search for them - was that a stomach growl or just gas?)
  
• Comes on quickly, suddenly; you realize how much you want to eat
  
• Unable to recognize fullness easily
  
• Often involves desire or craving for a specific food
  
• Often paired with strong emotions, places, situations or activities
  
• Strong, intense urge