If I wouldn't eat much since I was a baby, does that mean my bad eating habits are natural?

[Anonymous]

Ever since I was a baby, I wouldn't eat as much as I should. That's something that hasn't changed. I still can't eat a lot because I'm never hungry, and when I do it, I get full far too quickly. Though I am trying to eat more because of my health, I'm still forgetful of eating and I still can't eat a lot because I get full easily. If my bad eating habits started from the time I was an infant, does that mean that somehow this is genetic or natural? My parents don't have bad eating habits, neither do my siblings.

[GuyWannaHelp]

It does seem like it may be something genetic, but it is impossible to say for sure. Does this pose a direct threat to your health (are you underweight)? If so, i would recommend asking a doctor about this. It could be an eating disorder or, like I said, something genetic. It doesn't hurt to at least ask a doctor about it

[Asker]

Yea I'm underweight. I've seen my family doctor several times. He just tells me to eat more but he never said that it's some kind of disorder

[GuyWannaHelp]

I always dislike when doctors dismiss problems like that. The fact that you feel full so quickly is a sign something is up. It could very easily be nothing serious, but it is at least worth checking out.

Is perhaps a second opinion an option?
If not, tell your doctor that you cannot get yourself to eat more because you simply feel stuffed very quickly and that you expect something to be wrong. I know it sucks to ask it like this, but if a second opinion is not possible, this is the only way I can think of. Your parents could perhaps help you making this clear to your doctor.

i hope this helps!

[Asker]

yea, he told me that it's natural to feel full if I'm small. I'm both skinny and short, so perhaps thats why my body can't take too much food. But I'll think about asking for a second opinion :)

[GuyWannaHelp]

That does make sense, although it leading to underweight may still be a problem.

In any case, good luck and I am glad I could help! :)

[Veeeronicac]

I’m experiencing the exact same thing I never get hungry, all started in the summer and makes no sense. How do you even go about dating like this I don’t understand it :(

[Anonymous]

its natural.

[Anonymous]

no, it means your parents failed

[Asker]

you're horrible. My parents tried their best. My two siblings are as healthy as ever. I'm the one who never could eat much, but that doesn't mean my parents didn't struggle trying to give me food and trying to make me healthy

[Asker]

Sorry, I didn't mean you're horrible. Your comment just made me really upset because my parents are the best parents anyone could have, and I'm protective of my family if someone tries to offend them in some way.