Posted by seldomseen on December 11, 2008, at 7:44:11
In reply to I only feel normal when I am hungry, posted by linkadge on December 10, 2008, at 18:30:05
I think you might be on to something there. Some of the smartest people I know limit their calorie intake to 600-800 calories a day.
First, there is the obvious dulling of the senses, mind etc... after eating. Glucose levels blah blah blah. I experience that too, but might encourage you to look at what you are eating.
Second, when we are slightly hungry, I think we are evolutionarily programmed to become more alert, aware of our surroundings and just faster in responding to things. We needed to be ready to detect and acquire food.
Third, I also think that the fact that you actually get hungry distinguishes this situation from depression-induced anorexia. With depression, there is no drive to eat.
Interesting post, Link.
Seldom
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