What the hell was that?

[ddi]

I had no idea where to post this. I've been severely restricting since Christmas, but at nights I just get so hungry that I have to punch myself in the stomach to get my stomach to shut up. I can't wait until the holidays are over and I'm asleep every night by nine. Anyway, my mind just blinked off for a few minutes, and when I came to, I was downstairs in the kitchen eating out of the bin (the food-only bin that goes into compost waste).

Of course, I was sick - luckily my parents were upstairs watching the TV really loudly and I managed to keep the noise down. But seriously though, has anyone had that or something similar happen to them? And why would it happen? I'm just really disorientated right now and a little scared.

[kiki]

hey sweetie- i've never experienced this but it would scared the shizer out of me if it did- i really feel for you! the only explanation for this that i can think of is that you must be restricting sooo severly that your body is desperately hungry and is craving some food. Would you feel comfortable to eat just a little more during the day or an hour before you go to bed? this may prevent it from happening again? sorry if i'm not much help! take care, kiki xx

[Veganelf]

Sounds like a dissociative state.

"Definition: An experience where a person may feel disconnected from himself and/or his surroundings. Dissociation may range from temporarily losing touch with things that are going on around you (like what happens when you daydream) to having no memories for a prolonged period of time and/or feeling as though you are outside of your body. Dissociation has been found to be a risk factor for developing PTSD."

I could begin to know why it happened to you but from personal experience with fasting, etc I'd recommend eating a little more throughout the day in small frequent meals to help decrease the chance of getting so hungry that this happens again.

Good luck and keep us posted!

[ddi]

The idea of eating more makes me want to die a little but que sera sera I suppose. I'll try with the barest minimum - I'm just so scared of going completely the other way and binging. Thanks so much though, you two <3

[Veganelf]

How old are you? Even at 5'1" 33 kg sounds really low. Believe me, I'm definitely not saying you need to put on weight or anything since I'm trying to lose another 20 lb minimum. Just thinking that the much lower body weight may have something to do with the black outs/memory loss episodes.

[ddi]

Heh, those are kiki's stats - she was the one who replied just under me. I'm huge, don't worry - I think it's just the lack of food. I've lost nearly 8kgs in the past month and it must be taking its toll.

[Veganelf]

OH, Sorry. My bad.

KIKI - I'm jealous by the way.