Appetite loss

[Ffaiers]

Has anyone experienced appetite loss with their anxiety?

I've had no appetite for nearly 3 weeks 😩

I'm worried it won't return x

[Hidden]

When I am anxious, I have no appetite either, and I feel like I should be running a marathon as I can't sit still.

Believe me, it's not the best way to lose unwanted weight. My appetite definitely came back as my anxiety became lower. Ironically, I have a friend who will eat everything in the kitchen when his anxiety hits. Guess we are all very different. Please don't worry unless you think you think you are eating properly, and still losing a great deal of weight.

[Ffaiers in reply to Hidden]

Can I ask how long it took for your appetite to return? I'm literally forcing myself to eat 😩

[Hidden in reply to Ffaiers]

Depends on how long my anxiety spell is lasting. Sometimes have to make a real effort to make certain I am getting enough protein, etc.

[Ffaiers in reply to Hidden]

Ok I'm just panicking that it'll never return 😢 I've been like this just over 3 weeks x

[Kobojunkie in reply to Ffaiers]

Have you been in panic mode for 3 straight weeks ?

[Ffaiers in reply to Kobojunkie]

Pretty much!

[Hidden]

Yeo, you're right.

[JoMarie5]

Yes this has happened to me . It was very awful. Keep hydrated. Try to eat small things and maybe take a multi vitamin. I would literally chew and my mouth would be so dry it was hard to swallow . I made myself think that I had an illness and my body was rejecting food . It was so bad . I lost 33 lbs . I'm here if you need to talk .

[Icanbeathis2016]

Yes big time. When I'm anxious or worried (anxiety) I lose my appetite. And yes when my anxiety is high it messes with my stomach. I'll have upset, nausea, burning sensations, and I don't want to eat at all. Luckily I've learned to still eat through it because before when this was happening and I didn't know what was happening to me I wouldn't eat because I didn't have no appetite and I lost so much weight. But now that I'm more knowledgeable of what's going on I eat through it even when I don't have an appetite. But I've gained weight back but I will say because I still go through this anxiety appetite loss on a constant basis I won't probably gain so much weight. But I know how you feel

[poppet36]

Thats pretty normal. I always struggle when im at my most anxious. Make sure you drink plenty. The only good that comes out of it for me is weight loss. X

[Finglas-Boy]

I haven't had an appetite for some time. I find it truly difficult finding the motivation to get out of bed let alone eat anything. At least, because I'm rarely eating a full meal, I suppose I'm a cheap husband to maintain!

[Ffaiers in reply to Finglas-Boy]

I truly wish you all the best. Baby steps & im sure we'll get there in the end x

[Mumof347]

Only when your anxiety is controlled will you be able to eat again. Little an often is ideal as your stomache would have shrunk, don't worry we are all here to help each other. Eating would bring your energy levels up to be able to cope better, otherwise you will starve your vital organs of important nutrients..

Take care of yourself

Pauline x

[Rgnonti]

Yes! About two months ago I lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks . I wasn't eating anything. It will come back .

[Emmalovesnick]

Hi ffaiers dnt worried about ur appetite I will the same it was cum bk

[menagerie11]

Yes. I've lost 15 pounds. I have very little appetite. Sometimes I have to force myself to eat. When I feel relaxed, I can eat without difficulties. I would guess that what you are experiencing is anxiety-related and that once your anxiety is less intense, that your appetite will return.