It may have alot to do with lockdown diets.
People tend to eat more junk.

And,
Less physical activity.

Those microwave 'ready meals' can raise triglyceride(sp?) counts.
Not sure what that means to hunger?
Doc put me on fish oil supplements for it.
I've been eating more home cooked stuff lately and doc reduced my fish oil dosage.
I don't really feel any different?

I have no fear of shortages, I was saying it 'might' be a delusional fear left over from my life when shortages were an issue.
When something is sub-conscious you don't know it because its sub-conscious, I was just speculating.

I keep bottled water because I am in a hurricane prone area on the coast.
Our tap water has no taste and I keep a jug in the fridge.
I also have one month or more supply of food at all times.
Plus, emergency 'add water' stuff like powdered eggs, potatoes, milk etc...

The issue is not with the reality but the sense I get from paying more attention to things I normally wouldn't.
Our grocery shelves are usually brimming with products and there were a few weeks were it looked like the shelves were empty.
My sub-conscious probably triggered something from my past that caused me to change my habits (again, just speculating).

I'm not worried, not stressed about food or water.
Hell, I'm not even stressed about the pandemic.
If I get it I'm dead, why worry about it?
I take precautions but I'm not locking myself away fretting over something out of my control.
That's insanity.

I must admit that I have felt more hungry recently. Normally, I eat one meal a day in the evening, although I might have a light snack sometime in the afternoon. Recently though, I've been waking up in the early hours with gnawing hunger and often eating breakfast.

Hi crystal

Just a couple of thoughts from me .

Are you testing your blood sugars .. if so what range are you getting ..

The thre cardinal signs of diabetes or pre-diabetes are
Polyuria (increased urination)
Polydipsia ( increased thirst)
Polyphagia (increased Appetite )

if the body has difficulty getting glucose from the blood into cells increased hunger can occur . This can be an indication the body has insufficient insulin or cannot Adequately respond to insulin .

It is not necessary to have all three cardinal signs for a diagnosis .

There are of course other reasons for dysphagia.

If you want to rule out diabetes you will need to see your gp for hba1c Blood testing which is a more accurate measure of average blood glucose rather than random finger prick testing .

Even If you have not had significant dietary changes you could keep a diary of what you are eating and when you are experiencing symptoms . This may help narrow down what is happening . I would be wary of introducing any new supplements at this stage . If you have made dietary changes recently perhaps remove foodstuffs that you do not usually eat . If you are eating lots of foods or drinks that convert easily to glucose (fruit is one of them , cakes also ) try reducing your intake and see if symptoms improve . Replace with complex carbs that take your body longer to convert to glucose . (oats are a good complex carb) Fibre intake also changes how your body processes sugars and unless you have a medical reason not to add fibre to your diet is also a good addition .

If you are experiencing any other symptoms such as dizziness or feeling shaky or light headed see a doctor rather than just attribute it to your diet .

Stress, Smoking , alcohol , caffeine and estrogen can impact blood sugar and cortisol levels . If you have only recently started HRT you may need an adjustment .

It is really not recommended to smoke and take estrogen as this can definitely increase risk of blood clots ...both smoking and Estrogen (In certain circumstances) have this risk . Combined the risk is greater . Not saying that to scare you just inform you . Also wanted to mention that if you have a uterus . Estrogen is generally taken in combination with progesterone (to reduce endometrial cancer risk ) .If this is not happening have a chat to your doctor .

Hope you feel better soon

Additionally, I find my sleep patterns are changing.
I'm waking earlier and going to bed earlier?
All since the restrictions came into effect with no change in my activity level.

I was going to bed at 4am and getting up around 11am.
Lately I go to bed at 2am and get up around 9am.

I also have a strange desire to go places.
Its not cabin fever, I barely went anywhere over the last 10 years.
I put less than 8,000 miles on my truck last year.
Recently, I have noticed I take the long way home when I do go out.
I justify it as curiosity but that's not entirely accurate.
I was never curious before all this?

Stressing and worrying burn more calories resulting in low blood sugar. Chances are if you are stressed out and worrying about things you can't you're probably not eating regularly. This is just an opinion but I doubt it's the carona virus.