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Hello my wife is suffering anorexia but she has now accepted she needs to eat she had some toast today but obviously her body is rebelling and I guess that she has stomach cramps do you know what type of foods she could start eating initially
Foods that are easy to digest include white bread, white rice, cooked vegetables, soups, plain cereals and rice porridge. Chicken soup is highly recommended. It has natural anti-inflammatory properties, and can also help to balance your gut chemistry, keep you hydrated, and get protein and good minerals into your system.
I would also recomended yogurt, scrambled eggs, mash potatoes, and macaroni and cheese. Encourage your wife to try to push past the stomach cramps because the re-feeding process will be difficult at first.
Good luck. :D
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Melissa
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I battled anorexia and bulimia for 6 years. I am not a doctor, but I learned a lot about the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of having an eating disorder and how scary it is to feel like you are alone in your illness. You are not alone. I can answer questions based on my experience with anything relating to anorexia and/or bulimia. I can provide information on treatment options, some specific treatment centers, resources that may help you find a treatment center, and my opinion on all of the above. I was a patient at a few outpatient and inpatient programs so I am happy to answer questions about those experiences. I am not affiliated with any of the resources I may provide. It’s strictly my opinion based on my experiences. I can NOT answer medical questions. I will NOT answer questions on how to become anorexic or bulimic or how to lose weight in an unhealthy matter.
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I have recovered from a six year struggle with both anorexia and bulimia. I hope my experiences and the time I spent in and out of treatment will encourage others to never give up. I never thought I would or could recover because I couldn’t picture myself ever having a normal relationship with food. Since then, I have grown and learned that I can overcome what I once thought was impossible. Hold on to the idea that recovery is attainable!
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I am attending college for an unrelated degree.
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