Confused...

[Northumberland95]

Hi everyone

I am new to this and just wanted to introduce myself! I am a 21 year old male who suffers from anxiety and depression. I have a question for you all. For a while now I have been not wanting to eat and not feeling hungry at all. Does anyone have any theories as to why this might be? Nothing has changed in myself or in my life so I am a wee bit confused. Any help would be much appreciated

[Mandy950411]

Hi anxiety and depression can make u feel like toy just don't want to it I also feel the same some days you could be a little bit down and not know the brain works in weird ways I get told this all the time but are you anxious or worried about anything even a little thing can set this off or could be just having a off day also x

[nmp1]

Hey there and welcome 👋🏻 I'm a 19 year old female and I have GAD. I've experienced the same lake of appetite and it's most likely due to anxiety or it could also be something else, maybe make a visit to see your doc

I wish you the best

[Jmerrick22 in reply to nmp1]

Nmp1 have you experience d depression at all with your anxiety ??

[nmp1 in reply to Jmerrick22]

I have had moments

[Jmerrick22]

Hi buddy ! It sounds to me like it's the depression. Sometimes it might make you not wanna eat, and sometimes you really want to eat. Hang in there !

[Northumberland95]

Thank you for the responses! It's all very confusing for me. I have suffered from anxiety and depression since I was around 11/12. I have battled for many years and it's a continuous full time battle which I believe you guys could appreciate. I have self harmed for around the same amount of time and is my way of coping! I am just sick of feeling like this! Sorry for being so whiney.

[Agora1 in reply to Northumberland95]

Hi Northumberland95, I'm sorry to hear how long this has been going on. It sounds like something brought you to that place as 11/12 years old. The fact that you are using self harm as a way of coping all this time means that the problem still exists or has not been addressed. As long as that issue lays heavily on your mind, the anxiety and depression will continue. My fear now is that it may be taking another level. It's true that depression/anxiety can cause lose of appetite but once this starts and is not monitored, it can easily get out of control and you have another self harm issue.

I would recommend as nmp1 suggested, that you see your doctor. You are not being whiney, you are just tired of feeling like this. I'm glad you came to the forum.

[Northumberland95 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for this! Going to the Doctors is absolutely terrifying. I am frightened they are going to lock me up and what affect that would have on my job and my uni course. I am so happy I did join this because even talking about this is making me feel a bit better. Talking about this with my parents is a no go. They say they understand but they start crying and and getting upset and it makes me feel worse. I am thankful for a forum like this so I can get this stuff off my chest.

[Agora1 in reply to Northumberland95]

Northumberland, this is at least a start in taking a step forward. I understand how you feel about seeing a doctor and the impact it could have on our job and uni course. Why would you fear a doctor might lock you up. It takes quite a bit for it to come to that point but meantime he might be able to help you through therapy.

I know how parents can cry and get upset when they see a grown child having difficulties. Your parents care. Well, right now we can support you and understand what you are going through because most of us have been through the same thing. It is a comfort. Take in all the advice and shared stories of other's journey with anxiety and depression.

When you are ready to take the next step, we will be here for you.

[sassyrose44]

I've been have n bad anxiety attack n panic it just came over me am scared to b by myself or in my own place I'm paying rent at my place but moved n with my boy friend he doesn't understand my Anxiety it messes with his sleep when i cry out feels like I can't breath I sweat bad my left side feels paralyze I had panic at work its crazy i dont even like going outside I use to be happy bout a lot I quit smoke n cigs n drinking now I'm really HV n a lot of anxiety worry n panic

[Northumberland95 in reply to sassyrose44]

Sorry to hear this. Have you tried explaining to your boyfriend how you feel? Explain that if he finds it hard imagine living with it in your brain 24/7. Has something happened lately that may have triggered the anxiety build up?