When people aren’t coherent it’s too easy in a big city to dismiss them.

If a stranger reached out saying “Hey!..I’m feeling… Nine one…” while stumbling sweating and trailing off I’d like to think I’d stop and help, but I can also see how others would habitually keep their distance from a stranger acting out of the ordinary; and how they might not hear them fully and walk on their way before the person in distress can finish their sentence.

Definitely a teachable moment.

That’s not just money, but any form of power (in every system over time). Fighting it seems to be the eternal struggle.

Yeah does seem a bit dangerous.

As a Canadian who graduated quite a while ago now. Jealous!

Some possible reasons:

Nutritional factors:

• Lack of protein, fiber, or healthy fats, which help promote satiety

• Highly processed foods that are calorie-dense but nutrient-poor

• Blood sugar spikes and crashes from refined carbohydrates

• Insufficient micronutrients, though this is less likely to cause immediate hunger

Other common causes:

• Dehydration - thirst is sometimes mistaken for hunger

• Habit or routine - eating at certain times regardless of actual hunger

• Emotional eating - stress, boredom, or other emotions triggering food cravings

• Sleep deprivation - disrupts hormones that regulate hunger (ghrelin and leptin)

• Eating too quickly - not giving your brain time to register fullness (takes about 20 minutes)

• Certain medications or medical conditions

Food composition matters: Foods high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats tend to keep you satisfied longer, while foods high in refined sugars and simple carbs can leave you feeling hungry soon after eating, even if you consumed plenty of calories.

If this is happening regularly, it might be worth tracking what you eat and how you feel afterward to identify patterns, or consulting with a healthcare provider if you’re concerned about underlying issues.

I’m at least relieved to not have lead poisoning, for my gay brother to be safely out, and for my interracial marriage to not be scorned by the community.