Originally Posted by
Vastreaction 
During my first three days of shaky, sweaty withrawals, I grudgingly and miserably ate 2 cans of soup, and some eggs. I couldn't keep anything else down. I purged some of it.
72 hour mark was at Noon today, precisely three days. In the following 8 hours, I've eaten like 3 full meals and drank so much water, gatorade, and fruit juice. I'm just ravenous. It feels fantastic, actually.
Just wondered if this was a common occurrence?
This is normal. I hear this all the time from people who have been sick (not from withdrawal, but the flu for example) for a few days as well. Your body needs a good dose of food for the nutrients and energy to recover from the physical withdrawal.
As long as it passes as a phase as well, I'd go with it until your eating has normalized. Actually, after this phase, it would be a great moment to start eating the recommended healthy diet. And to start exercising as well. Your body will love it and it feels great!