Anxiety weight loss

[Zeus12]

I’ve seen the GP and she ordered some tests and LFT, she said I do have anxiety though and I need to calm down, I noticed I’ve lost weight which really scares me, does anxiety cause weigh loss ??

[Aztec632]

In my opinion/experience yes. Anxiety can cause weight loss. How is your eating pattern?

[Zeus12 in reply to Aztec632]

I’ve been eaten normally, I even feel

Hungrier than I’ve ever been so I think I’ve been eating more in the past few days

[Aztec632 in reply to Zeus12]

How much weight have you lost and is it in a short space of time? Anxiety uses up a lot of fuel.

[Zeus12]

lost about 10kg in a month

[Aztec632]

Thats a big weight loss without trying

[Aztec632]

Also good that you have an appetite. Normally people go off their food if they are ill so fingers crossed all will be well with your bloods.

[Zeus12]

thanks 😊

[Browsingquietly]

Hi yes it can definitely cause weight loss. Fingers crossed your bloods cone back all fine, on looking over your past posts if seems to me that the anxiety is the biggest thing for you here, and probably the health issue to explore and work on (saying this as someone with anxiety disorder and also prone to health anxiety!). Is your gp giving you any help with this? If you're anything like me, once you're reassured about one health niggle, you'll soon spot another to fret about. You can work on that though, it's just important to get a good insight into yourself and recognise when anxiety is taking the lead and you're being irrational. Anxiety is a liar. Definitely see if gp can help if you haven't already, it ends in ruling you otherwise 🙂

[Zeus12 in reply to Browsingquietly]

Thanks a lot ..... I really appreciate it

[pushthrough]

Hey Zeus I have had anxiety for a long time and have cirrhosis. It can cause all sorts of physical changes. I suggest getting help for it, I did. Severe anxiety is terrible.

[Zeus12 in reply to pushthrough]

Yes I’m working on it .... It has really taken a toll on me honestly, but I just have to put myself together and be strong , best wishes and prayers to you