Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 10 months ago

Can't eat can't sleep reach for the stars?

Lately, I've been feeling so stressed and anxious that I can barely eat, and sleeping has become a huge struggle. My mind is always racing. What can I do when I can't eat and can't sleep properly?

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Kavitha Nair Kavitha Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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When my daughter was going through a highly stressful phase with her board exams, she lost her appetite completely and couldn't sleep at all. I started giving her warm milk at night and made sure she ate small portions of her favorite home-cooked meals. Please don't ignore this, health comes first.

Shaji Thomas Shaji Thomas Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

If you are unable to eat or sleep, your body's recovery system will crash very quickly. This kind of severe fatigue and loss of appetite is often linked to high anxiety or burnout. Try to sip on some clear soups or juices for basic energy, but you really should talk to a professional soon.

Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I always go to a reputed multi-specialty hospital whenever my basic health cycles are disrupted like this. Not being able to eat or sleep is a serious issue that shouldn't be neglected. Go see a general physician clearly, explain all your symptoms, and get proper clinical advice.

Rajesh Vyas Rajesh Vyas Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

This sounds like a classic case of work-related burnout or severe stress. A simple workable solution is to keep your phone completely away two hours before bed and try drinking simple warm buttermilk during the day to keep your stomach cool. Don't make things complicated.

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Preeti Saxena Preeti Saxena Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

When I faced this issue, my doctor explained that chronic insomnia and lack of nutrition can trigger a vicious cycle of physical weakness and mental fatigue. She advised me to start with liquid nutrition like coconut water or bone broth, and prescribed a short course of sleep aid. Please get professional medical advice.

Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Beta, when the mind is full of heavy thoughts, neither hunger comes nor sleep. Try to sit with your family, share what is troubling you, and drink a glass of warm water. God will make everything fine, just don't keep your stomach empty.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, when you are feeling so overwhelmed that you can't even swallow food or close your eyes, it is a very lonely and exhausting place to be. Please don't force yourself too hard right now. Take it one tiny step at a time, and talk to someone who cares about you.

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Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

When your appetite and sleep are totally gone, your body's biological clock is out of sync. If your health permits, try going for a gentle evening walk in a park. Getting some natural light and moving your legs can help reset your sleep hormones and make you feel hungry.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have been in this exact place where my throat would literally choke up if I tried to swallow food because of severe anxiety. It is incredibly hard and your pain is very real. It took me counseling and a lot of patience to slowly start eating and sleeping normally again.

Rahul Dev Rahul Dev Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Bro, if you can't eat and sleep, your body is in a state of high stress and cannot rebuild. Even a simple 20-minute walk in fresh air can help stimulate your appetite and tire you out naturally for better sleep. Don't push yourself hard, just focus on these two basic building blocks.

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