cholesterol

Morning, hope you are all well on this very windy day. Has anyone had increased cholesterol due to their anxiety and stress?

[Hidden]

thank you for your reply. Before the ivf it was 6 but more good than bad so there was no concern. This was 5 years ago. Since then 3 and half years of ivf, moved house, a stressful job and now suffer with anxiety which I deal with most days. Because of the IVF my diet and lifestyle changed a lot for the better and I have remained on a healthy diet, hardly drink alcohol, starting to exercise more, lost 6.5kg through diet and it’s 6.2 which I was really shocked about. They mentioned statins but I don’t want to resort to them just yet because of the side effects.

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sorry to hear about your parents. I’m having it checked again in 3-6 months so hopefully the small changes will make a difference and I was reading exercise can reduce the stress hormones plus I have a charity 10k to train for. Good luck with yours, keep strong and healthy 🤩

[SayNOtoPanic]

Hi Eddie122

I think it can definitely impact cholesterol and even blood sugars A1C levels. At least I’ve heard this from a couple doctors and relatives/friends have told me they’ve heard similar from docs. Maybe try some deep breathing exercises throughout the day and light meditation. Also brisk walks. Just to help some of the anxiety and in turn maybe help the cholesterol too. Lifting you in prayer. 🙏🏻

[Kinlay in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

You are absolutely right. Be aware that antidepressants and antianxiety meds can also cause this.

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Kinlay]

Indeed. How are you doing Kinlay? Hope all is well.

[Kinlay in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

Mostly good - thanks for asking! How about you?

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to Kinlay]

Glad to hear that!! I’m good thank u for asking. Chuggin along.

[Dell12345]

Do you take anyedication? Mirtazapine can increase cholesterol, as can some other psychiatric drugs (quetiapine is another that comes to mind).

[Hidden in reply to Dell12345]

Hi Dell…I don’t take any medication

[Kinlay in reply to Dell12345]

You are dead on - and it's pretty much ALL antidepressants and antianxiety meds that do that, not just mirtazapine. I haven't been able to find one that doesn't seem to affect cholesterol (based on research studies). Mine went from fine to high as well.

[Teaching]

Mine is high too. Trying my best with exercise and dieting.

[Pitalife]

I too have high ldl and I don't eat junky foods,or fatty stuff..I'm a very bad sufferer of anxiety and panic attacks,seems to say high I often wondered about stress and high cholesterol mines high ldl...Let me know if you find anything out or improvement s....good luck.....pita...

[Kinlay]

It definitely can, but a dirty little secret the doctors seem to overlook is that antidepressants and antianxiety meds also raise cholesterol levels. They all affect levels differently (and there is of course variance among different people), but if yours has gone up and you are on medication, I urge you to talk with your doctor about what might be causing it and options.