I was wondering if I could get some advice on ways I can motivate myself to eat. Nothing hurts physically, but I've been under a tremendous amount of stress lately. My special needs son is having a really, really rough time in school to the point that we are considering homeschooling him (he has Aspergers), we lost our only income when my boyfriend had to leave his position because they stopped paying him for his services (he's a music therapist), and I have my GRE's coming up soon and applications to apply for PhD programs.

With all that happening, I've been really depressed and can't seem to make myself eat. I'll stare at the fridge for a few minutes, decide its not worth the effort, and then just go do something else. Last night it was about 7pm before I ate or drank anything. My water consumption is also very low. There are a few days a week where I might indulge in a cappuccino, but that's about it.

I know this isn't good, but I just can't seem to get myself to eat.

I wish I knew how to help you. The stress you must be feeling with every fiber of your being! My only thought is to do what you can to relieve some of the stress, and think of the food as medication you need to survive. Keep whatever you can see as the most palatable on hand and quick to grab--yogurt cups, protein bars, string cheese, anything. You need the calories/protein and the fluids or you'll end up in the E.R., which will only make matters worse.

Sending some cyber love your way. Hope it gets better soon!

Fluids and vitamins should be priority and eat when you feel you can. I can kind of understand how you feel. I am a stay at home mother and my husband is an iron worker so it is typically feast or famine lol. Relying on one income is hard enough but when layoffs come it is pretty rough. I hope you can start to feel better and eat but all in your time.

Try to go see a counselor. Talking to an independent person is invaluable to relieve stress and help you through this. If you don't get ahold of this your lack of liquid and food will end you up in the hospital. Please get help. Good luck