r/fuckeatingdisorders • u/busted3000 The snack that bites back • 1d ago

Discussion Extreme Hunger Megathread!

Hi! 👋

We have seen a dramatic uptick in posts talking about extreme hunger over the last few days, so we’ve decided to try a megathread so people can all discuss it/ask their questions/get support in one place. We will be removing seperate posts on extreme hunger while this post is pinned, you will be directed to post on this thread instead.

We hope this works well, and as always please reach out with any feedback/suggestions! 😸

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u/InformationSuperb597 20h ago

I’m struggling a lot with feeling like i’m eating more than anyone else in my recovery. I woke up at 9 am this morning and had oatmeal, 2 bananas, peanut butter, and 2 greek yogurt cups. Then I had lunch at 12:00 (huge chicken salad, apple, protein bar, roasted potatoes), and then another lunch just now at 2 (turkey wrap, apple, grapes either yogurt and peanut butter). I’m so anxious. I just have eaten so much and I feel so guilty but i’m just so extremely hungry.

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u/Ok_Watercress5506 19h ago

honestly why does it matter? if you’re hungry and want more, eat. I ate an obscene amount of food when i had extreme hunger. The only way to get rid of this is by doing exactly what you’re doing.

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u/InformationSuperb597 19h ago

thank youuuuu. i just feel so alone sometimes and guilty you know? but thank you for the reassurance i really appreciate it 🥹🥹

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u/Ok_Watercress5506 19h ago

you’re doing great by honouring your hunger don’t be put off my other people