Anxiety, weight loss etc.

[Hawaii2012]

Hi everyone, I have panic attacks, stress, anxiety to the point I need a OTC sleeping pill just so I can sleep. My mind is racing 1000 miles per hour with worries. I have lost weight. My questioned has anyone else lost weight. And what can I do to increase my appetite. Thank you so much for our replies

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HI Haw xx Sorry to hear that your anxiety is that bad you need the pills to sleep x Anxiety can effect us all is different ways and two people are never the same x I understand the racing mind can be a hard one to get sense out of and even while sleeping is still whirring away x I think with the weight loss its a individual thing again, some lose weight some put it on as they comfort eat and such x I would consider a return to my doctors to maybe ask if there is some therapy you could try, there are a few diff types and it may help to talk it all through and maybe then your appetite may return xx Donver x

[Petita]

Hi there... It's easy for the mind to get so full of worries, as Donver said it can affect us all in different ways. Have you asked your doctor is loss of appetite is due to the medicine?

My suggestion is to put yourself on an eating schedule so you eat at the same time every time. Set reminders on your phone and stick to those eating times and eat even if you don't feel particularly hungry. This will help boost your metabolism.

I hope this helps take care.

[Hawaii2012 in reply to Petita]

I will try and thank you

[Mcminn1]

Hi I feel the same way. I have had anxiety since Christmas. I've lost 14kg nearly 2 stone. I've had loads of tests and they have said it's just anxiety

[Hawaii2012 in reply to Mcminn1]

Thank you

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Hi, If my anxiety has been really bad, I lost weight, due to lack of appetite. I used to drink lots of water and eat little and often, anything that I didn't have to cook. Can you manage a little fruit and perhaps some soup.?xx

[Hawaii2012 in reply to Hidden]

I love fruit so I will try and thank you