What are the Effects if Someone Stops Feeding

[~Rose~]

If a Vampire,on the their own accord decieds that they wanna stop feeding, for whatever reason. could that harm them? could it ultimatly lead to death? Or after a while it doesnt matter anymore and they repress the vampire side?

[incubus]

I do not think any could go to point of death myself, I have went with out for long times on my own accord and only made me very tired all the time , unable to think, not able to function in a day to day manner and very depressed.

I have found personally that you can not help but to feed when you get so worn down, your natural will takes over and takes on some energy and at that point your usually to worn down to have the will to stop it.

[ChadSang]

If I go more than a week without feeding I get very sick, I mean can't get out of bed kinda sick. It causes severe pain, nausea, headaches.....well anyway it's not a pretty site.

I now have four peeps that let me feed. I go 2 days a week and that keeps me on an even level as far as being a stabilized vampire. Now I'm diagnosed as crazy but that's not what I'm talking about now

[MLE]

I have almost died from not feeding, but I had gone without for almost 7 years and got too tired to breathe. I was found in the kitchen floor (luckily) by a friend who knew my needs and was willing to help. I am lucky enough now to have a friend close by willing help, but so far I have chosen not to due to how strong my bond with her already is..

[~Rose~]

soo the body will eventually just start to lose functions? like being able to concencrate, and ect? It almost sounds like when someone gets the flu, they have trouble thinking, and breathing ect.. what about mentally? does it effect the mind?

[MLE]

it made me feel nuts.. eventually I got worse and worse at feeding from sources other than blood as I got weaker. I was an emotional basketcase and angry all the time..

[ChadSang]

SO the body will eventually just start to lose functions? like being able to concentrate, and etc? It almost sounds like when someone gets the flu, they have trouble thinking, and breathing etc.. what about mentally? does it effect the mind?

I mean it affects the mind. With me I experience increased depression, more panic attacks, confusion, agoraphobia (afraid to go out of the house) and so on and so forth.

It's a lot like hell or Salt Lake City, which are just about the same to me...hope I didn't offend anyone with that statement.

[~Rose~]

was depression a big part of it as well? could depression cause someone not wanting to feed?

[ChadSang]

was depression a big part of it as well? could depression cause someone not wanting to feed?

It sure was Rose, but the increased depression did not make me NOT want to feed, it made me want to feed just that more.

There are two types of depression - situational depression and clinical depression. Situational depression occurs when some event happens to cause you to be depressed, such as a death, some sort of loss, not feeding and other types of negative situations.

Clinical depression is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain and has absolutely nothing to do with any certain event. People may ask you, "why are you depressed?" But you can't give them an answer because you don't even know. Clinical depression can be controlled with the right medication. Sometimes it takes a while to get the right medication and the right dosage figured out by the psychiatrist.

[Savion]

A lack of feeding, in my case, cause the symptoms of an already existing disorder to increase despite the medications I am on.

Over the years I have heard many echo exactly what Chad has said, lack of feeding brings about depression and often other psychological problems.

[Kak]

I went without for 3 months becuase I had no desire for it...not entirely sure what was up with that. During that time I was really tired and I slept a lot. Don't think I would have actually died if I kept going without.

[RKCoon]

I have to agree with MLE on this -- i think it CAN ,for some not all, come to the point of potential death or severe physical damage at the very least. for me, as it stands i know what kinda shape i was in after 27 months,and lately ive been a lil more sporadic than i should be really -- and i feel its efects within a month or so if i dont. fun eh?

[RevDevon]

myself being primarily sang ....but since I have been in the relationship with wendi (7 YRS) ....I still fed daily but psy it has been a long time since I have actually had a sang feed ..... I have a taste here and there but nothing substantial ....wendi is afraid of being cut or even pricked with a lancet so I respect her for it ...and for myself feeding sang is associated with a sensuous moment and being the faithful guy I am , have not indulged .... Since not sang feeding my health has greatly diminished over the last 7 yrs ...my ailments many to the point I am currently fighting for social security ....and take 40 pills a day half of which are for pain

[darkangel]

As for myself when I don't feed I get sick a lot. I always get migraines, light headed, tired, feel as if I can't function properly. Actually currently I haven't been able to feed for a few months so I haven't been doing too well. I have tried though to stop feeding but I can't and I'm not going to try to again. Went through hell doing that.

[ChadSang]

I have to feed at least once a week, preferably twice a week. And others can say what they want, but if I have to I will self feed, Not the same but it does give a bit of relief. That's just my condition and I speak for no one else.

[bigeyes_and_underfed]

as many of u know i have fed for awhile now...
and that resulted in be going back on some meds for depression (which i refuse to take)
then i became ill, and i damn near NEVER get sick! i was put on a perscription, that one didnt work so i had to go some some horsepills that were absolutely aweful
and headache/migrains are very common, lack of appitite

[ChadSang]

That's a tuff chicken to pluck. Sometimes it takes months to find the correct med and the correct dosage. Prozac, for instance can take up to 8 weeks to start working for you. But without the right med many would go insane. Problem with some people is that after a few days, they say "this shit ain't working" and stop taking it.

The above was just a general statement and most certainly not directed to you BK

[bigeyes_and_underfed]

its alright.
and i understand...a few years back i was on it...for a little over a year, and i decided to stop taking, which i then discovered leads to some wicked withdrawl symptoms.
i just dont like them...
i thought of a pill altering my thoughts and feelings...even if it may be for the better...i just dont think its right.
i want to learn how to cope on my own.

[RKCoon]

See, thats one thing i DONT agree with, never have -- using meds as an answer for mental issues. to me, 99% of it is a total money grab, and most of whats otu there has not had anywhere NEAR the research it needs in order to be certain of preventing damage and severe fuckign of a humans (to say nothing of us vamps or otherkin!) mind. i ALWAYS advise someone when they get to that point, exhaust EVERY other otption before going anywhere near those things -- and be stubborn as fuck ;)

[Camazotz]

for myself.. just having to feed in other ways... miss sang like hell, but what can you do?

[Savion]

See, thats one thing i DONT agree with, never have -- using meds as an answer for mental issues. to me, 99% of it is a total money grab, and most of whats otu there has not had anywhere NEAR the research it needs in order to be certain of preventing damage and severe fuckign of a humans (to say nothing of us vamps or otherkin!) mind. i ALWAYS advise someone when they get to that point, exhaust EVERY other otption before going anywhere near those things -- and be stubborn as fuck ;)

Agreed to an extent, but there is that other one percent. I absolutely cannot function without my meds. I am schizoaffective and the hallucinations and voices become horrid without.

[~Rose~]

thank you all for all the warning symptons and everything everyone. ive having some trouble feeding and findign a donor and i know my cousin is gonna yell for not asking her, but i dont feel thats right.. so ive been suffering with bouts of depression, lack of appitite (sp) can's sleep at night ect, and i wonder if any of these were common with not feeding.

[kyuuketsuki_kurai]

Unfortunantly, there's not much I can do to help in this, if you choose not to feed from me. And even if you do, we both know that could bring some issues with Syn and Rose.
Only other thing I could do is see if Ryo is willing to be a donor for you, as well, and you might not want to do that either. The area we live in makes it very difficult and, beggers can't be choosers with certain things.

[~Rose~]

Unfortunantly, there's not much I can do to help in this, if you choose not to feed from me. And even if you do, we both know that could bring some issues with Syn and Rose.
Only other thing I could do is see if Ryo is willing to be a donor for you, as well, and you might not want to do that either. The area we live in makes it very difficult and, beggers can't be choosers with certain things.
Syn and Rose were the reasons i wasnt gonna ask *S*.*nods* thank you for thinking of me in asking Ryo, I dont think i can do that though,Ill figure something out *hugs* thanks though

[MLE]

*hugs tight* I hope the best for you hun and good luck.

[~Rose~]

thanks *Smiles* im out once again looking.. *hugs* i semi keep everyone posted.

[Amathiess]

The effect of not feeding for long periods of time are:
irribility
fatigue
lethargy
migraines
increased sensativity to sunlight and or heat

Other phsyical symptoms can include:
pain in the joints
stiffness
swelling of limbs
pseudo arthritic symptoms
muscle spasm
nervousness

sometimes there can be embalances too such as:
electrolytes
Red Blood Count (low)

And those are just the ones I know about.

[darklin]

The effect of not feeding for long periods of time are:
irribility
fatigue
lethargy
migraines
increased sensativity to sunlight and or heat

Other phsyical symptoms can include:
pain in the joints
stiffness
swelling of limbs
pseudo arthritic symptoms
muscle spasm
nervousness

sometimes there can be embalances too such as:
electrolytes
Red Blood Count (low)

And those are just the ones I know about.
I have all of the above and the main one thats been bothing me is the muscle spasm i even went to the doctors about it i thought i was getting terrets!lol I know its not something to laugh about but if i didnt laugh id cry because it can be very embarassing at times when in publlic and all of a sudden and mostly just my head and back will jolt....*Has thought about just radomly swearing at the same time it happens but then again its not funny to someone who acctualy has terets lke my brother which by the way is piss funny at times so im not takin the micky i do have respect for those wth ths condition in just givin my example...Hope i havent offended anyone by this comment...
Darklin

[MLE]

lately my throat is itching and burning along with all the viens in my body.. it's been driving me nuts. *thinking it's time to feed sang again soon*

[ChadSang]

=Countess Amenti;21715]The effect of not feeding for long periods of time are:
irritability
fatigue
lethargy
migraines
increased sensitivity to sunlight and or heat

Other physical symptoms can include:
pain in the joints
stiffness
swelling of limbs
pseudo arthritic symptoms
muscle spasm
nervousness

sometimes there can be em-balances too such as:
electrolytes
Red Blood Count (low)

These symptoms and imbalances are something we all should be more conscientious about feeding. I have to feed about 3 times a week. If I don't, I will get violently ill and have to be transported to the hospital in an ambulance with the sirens blasting in my brain.. And the the docs can't find anything wrong.

Get the above symptoms [posted in your brain permanently] and if you're as forgetful as I am, I'll print out the page or save it on my computer
And those are just the ones I know about.

[Eclecta]

Ok I doubt death would occur, but...

You won't be in top form for sure.

[ChadSang]

It's as simple as this with me.... I have to feed on a regular basis and if I don't, I get physically sick (like can't get out of bed sick).

[Jevea]

What if you were like me. I have no donor and I have to steal energy from others.(psi way) I feel like a theft and it hurts me to take without asking. The last time I had a sang feeding was in 1992. Needless to say I have a lot of health problems now. Number one problem is that I am serverly anemic. Being that I am female and in the pre-menopause stage my cycles are horrid. I'd just love to have one good feeding. I know I'd feel 100% better. Anyway, that will not happen so I go on best I can.

[KISISSA ELOLAM SELASSIE]

Greetings,
First Let Me Say As I Read The Post Under This Particular Topic I Found Solace In Your Several Of Your Answers. Thank You All For Telling The Truth.
Please Excuse My Aggressiveness As I Try To Catch Up With Out Taking Up All Your Time.
I Am Currently On Abilify And Celexa For Schizoeffective Disorder.
It Is Nothing But Sedation Of Hyper Active Jinn If You Ask Me...
The Longer I Go With Out Meds The More I Feel Like I Can’t Live Another Minute With Out Comfort...
Is The Comfort Feeding Of Any Type?
No
Or We Would Not Be Discussing All Our Illnesses.
It Is Blood We Want And We Must Have It Or We Will Suffer In This Mortal Form, Just As If We Had No Water Or Food.
I Have Tried To “act” Normal, Both On And Off Meds.
It Is A Poor Replacement For Pure Essences Of A Loved One.
Medication Cannot Cure A Cold In A Regular Human What Can It Do To A Vampire Manifested In 2006?
Cage Them, Irritate Them, Concentrate Them
Once You Begin Feeding I Think It Is A Mistake To Stop
We Become Hyper Sensitive To No Avail.
I Am Working Now On Ridding My Self Of Guilt Of Any Type Of Feeding
And Documenting Accurately The Trail And Tribulations We All Go Through With No One To Understand But Our Selves.
Forgive My Forwardness, I Beg You.
Peace