What do you eat when you're feeling down or have a low appetite?

[Soda_Voxel]

Depression and mental health can do numbers on our appetites, so I wanted to see what everyone else tends to gravitate towards when they're feeling down or just are not really in the mood to eat much.

For me it's salted butter on crackers. So simple, so 'safe' and always the same, and tasty. Nothing fancy, but it fills my tummy when I'm not in the mood for much.

What about you guys?

[Starseeker]

When I'm feeling low I cast aside any rules that I have for food. I stuff myself with all kinds of fast foods, salty snacks, cakes and chocolates.

I actually like the idea of salted butter on crackers. I had something similar to that as a child whenever I got sick.

Really, I just generally don't eat when I have a low appetite. But, after a while, I realize I need to whether that's because I feel exhausted, get body chills, or feel weekness. I try to stick to something that I know will be gentle on my stomach but still feel nourishing. It'll probably be something like oatmeal (with water instead of milk, which is what I usually do for breakfast) or a small serving of yogurt. I try to avoid indulging these days because I know that'd make me feel even crappier.

Mentally, emotionally, and physically. I realize this as someone who is really trying to recover from a dangerous binge eating habit.

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My go-to food or snack is Ritz peanut butter crackers dipped in jam

[Everglow.]

Cheese.

Just straight-from-the-packet cheddar cheese.

[Mindfulness.]

Toast or a wrap with butter and any type of spread or cheese with a cup of tea.

[Rivière]

Honestly, very little. I will have a cup of tea or Horlicks (malt drink) and maybe a few biscuits if we have any. Something is better than nothing.

If my loss of appetite continues over the course of more than a day, I always make sure I have at least 1.5 decent meals.

[Astro04]

Originally Posted by Soda_Voxel

Depression and mental health can do numbers on our appetites, so I wanted to see what everyone else tends to gravitate towards when they're feeling down or just are not really in the mood to eat much.

For me it's salted butter on crackers. So simple, so 'safe' and always the same, and tasty. Nothing fancy, but it fills my tummy when I'm not in the mood for much.

What about you guys?

Same. I usually eat crackers. Don't want nothing elaborate or sweet.

[Storyteller.]

My default is a nice grilled cheese sandwich (or a not-grilled cheese sandwich if I don't have the energy for the extra steps) or instant noodles. If that's too much effort I'll usually just opt for an Up & Go.

[Coffee.]

I like to keep Birdseye veggie pasta in the house as a go-to depression meal or easy lunch option. It has some protein and fiber, and if you gussy them up with some cheese and spices, they're pretty good.

[Turbo Rocket]

My choice is ice cream. It always makes me feel better.