cant diet n try to loose weight when i have anxiety problems

[tangytrina]

anyone else find it hard to concentrate on food and dieting and loosing weight with anxiety problems. i want to be healthy and feel better in mysefl but so hard too do it

[Hidden]

Hi

Yes it is hard & same here , could do with loosing weight & getting healthier , but it is hard

I think its best to deal with the anxiety first & then the rest will come

If you can a walk is always good , it helps clear the mind , its good for you & you may loose a few pounds , exercise is good for anxiety , but deal with one thing at a time

Love

whywhy

xxx

[tangytrina]

I walk a lot to be honest. Suppose your right how can I concentrate on this when I'm so in my head thinking of all my problems I have. Dunno whether it has all effected me as mum was diagnosed with cancer ages better now buy partner dad has now lymphoma cancer think the all being so close to me I'm scared it happening to me but I have two young children will going back to full time work? Will I not miss the kids too much n be scared what happening I have so many questions N can't seem find the answers. Am I depressed or is it anxiety

[Hidden]

It may be a bit of both & with what has happened to your mum & partners dad it can trigger health anxiety

Try not to question everything to much , sends our anxiety higher , see your Gp if you want peace of mind , I am sure you wont have these things but may be your GP might convince you

The more you question things the fear will get worse & then the anxiety

Keep posting hun , people will support you

Love

whywhy

xxx

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[fadedlizard]

Hi Trina,

I find it really hard to focus on eating regularly and sensibly when I am experiencing anxiety or am depressed. I have bulimia so tend towards chaotic eating anyway. I've had the symptoms under control for a while but really have to watch myself. I find it very hard to prepare meals and at the moment I could live off chocolate. It's all I want to eat!!!!!

The only way I know to combat it is to try and establish an eating plan. Eat little and often. Don't let yourself get too hungry. Try to plan what you are going to eat so there is no need to think about it and try to plan things to do at times when you know you overeat so you can distract yourself.

It's not easy though. I know the plan but I find it really hard at the moment. Please be kind to yourself if it doesn't go according to plan.

Best Wishes,

Lizard.xxx