Empty, floaty feeling in belly
Stomach twisting in knots
Gurgling in belly
Dry mouth
Over-sensitive sense of smell
Quick salivation at the sight or scent of food
Obsession with thoughts of food
Shaking hands
Lightheadedness
Headache
Stomach pain
Lack of focus
Lethargy
A feeling that even little actions are too hard
Licking lips
Openly watching others eat
Swallowing often
Trying to fill the void with water
Inability to concentrate
Impulse buying/impulsiveness (food shopping, choosing a place for lunch)
Long-term Hunger:
Distended midsection
Weight loss/emaciation
Clothes hanging on frame
Bony shoulders, fingers, legs
Knobby knees
Hollowed-out eyes
Facial bones showing, like a skull
Sallow skin
Thinning hair
Teeth loosening in the gums
Health problems from lack of essential nutrients
Shiny, glittery eyes
Oversleeping
Exhaustion
Weak movements
Shaking or body tremors
Losing consciousness
Sagging skin
Unhealthy complexion (greasy skin, discoloration, acne)
Protruding cheekbones, knobby joints
Unfocused thoughts
Dry lips
Whispery voice
Disinterest in others or important events
willingness to eat anything, even food that is rotten or unsafe
Uneven heartbeat/racing heartbeat
Death
*Note that each individual expresses & reacts differently. Some of the below actions are completely opposite of each other and may be right for some, wrong for others.
Unsmiling, expressionless
Avoids crowds or large events
People watches, craving contact (visits a park to feed birds, watches out a window, sits out on the porch)
Wears comfort clothes
Uses books, the Internet, TV to 'escape' and generate a feeling of interaction
Rubbing shoulders through clothes, hugging shoulders
Bringing feet up when sitting, scrunching up
A desire to be included, wanted
Expression crumples at people showing expression
A pain in the chest
A downcast gaze
A lack of eye contact
False bravado that one is fine or happy as things are
Tears, sadness, depression
Gives an abnormal amount of love and attention to someone or something, trying to fill the void (daily visits to a neighbor, treating a pet like a baby, etc)
A thickness in the throat, signalling the onset of tears
Overeating
Binging in other ways (home shopping network, buying self 'treats' to perk up mood like shoes, candles, jewelry--items that aren't needed)
Frequent phone calls to family or friends
A willingness to talk to strangers just to interact (grocery store line up, a pharmacy technician, people with pets or children)
Dull or watery eyes/a gaze that convey longing
A disinterest in appearance or an abnormal/obsessive interest in appearance
A sad smile, inward gaze
Slumped shoulders, limp posture
Adheres to routine (returns to a safe place every day, schedules things on certain days to look forward to it, keeps busy with chores/projects/blogging/gaming etc)
Workaholic, filling the void with work
Avoids social situations because a feeling of inadequacy
Over friendliness, pushing self on people in hopes of being liked
