[Discussion] Can anxiety make you lose your appetite?

[Yubel]

Recently I've had to deal with a fair share of anxiety and I notice I can barely eat anything in this state. Today I ate breakfast but skipped lunch and now at 10 pm is eating dinner but I still wasn't hungry at this time. I couldn't even finish my breakfast which I have no other problem eating at other times.

 

[Flakez]

You can get stomach ache from anxiety, so it's very likely to loose your appetite over it.

 

[Yubel]

You can get stomach ache from anxiety, so it's very likely to loose your appetite over it.

When I have anxiety I get a weird feeling in my gut and my head feels light. I have to take several deep breaths to calm down but even then the feeling in my gut doesn't fully disappear.

 

[ANiMUS]

Yes. It can also cause premature aging, lack of sleep, I believe high blood pressure and flu like symptoms =D

 

[MacNeato]

oh yes, indeed. simple things like eating, sleeping, even interaction become tasks.

 

[Yubel]

Yes. It can also cause premature aging, lack of sleep, I believe high blood pressure and flu like symptoms =D

Fortunately, I have none of those. I'm going to take care of myself.

Also, I appreciate the help but for your sake, don't link to other forums.

 

[Flakez]

When I have anxiety I get a weird feeling in my gut and my head feels light. I have to take several deep breaths to calm down but even then the feeling in my gut doesn't fully disappear.

I never really had anxiety, but I know people who had severe one and it was pretty bad for them, couldn't even function properly. You just have to try and calm yourself down, or distract yourself with something. There's always medication for anxiety though, if you feel like you can't deal with it.

 

[Draw]

Easily

 

[NaNaNaaaaa]

Recently I've had to deal with a fair share of anxiety and I notice I can barely eat anything in this state. Today I ate breakfast but skipped lunch and now at 10 pm is eating dinner but I still wasn't hungry at this time. I couldn't even finish my breakfast which I have no other problem eating at other times.

Hi! You are in luck, I happen to suffer from several very serve anxiety disorders ^^ The effect anxiety and stress has on your body is enormous. There are hundreds of common symptoms and many symptoms unique to the individual. Numbness, pins and needles, tight chest, shortness of breath, stiff limbs, light headedness, sickness, hot flushes, vagueness, confusion, lack of coordination and so on and so forth and lack of appetite is one of the most common.

During my three months of panic attacks I barely ate a thing, its one of the most common symptoms ^^

 

[ANiMUS]

Fortunately, I have none of those. I'm going to take care of myself.

Also, I appreciate the help but for your sake, don't link to other forums.

Just take it easy. and thanks for the heads up. (never knew it was against site rules)

 

[Yubel]

Hi! You are in luck, I happen to suffer from several very serve anxiety disorders ^^ The effect anxiety and stress has on your body is enormous. There are hundreds of common symptoms and many symptoms unique to the individual. Numbness, pins and needles, tight chest, shortness of breath, stiff limbs, light headedness, sickness, hot flushes, vagueness, confusion, lack of coordination and so on and so forth and lack of appetite is one of the most common.

During my three months of panic attacks I barely ate a thing, its one of the most common symptoms ^^

Thank you, I appreciate your comment and wish the best for you.

I'm interested in knowing why anxiety affects certain people and not others.

 

[YowYan]

My ex girlfriend has suffered from very frequent panic attacks and severe insomnia and a lack of appetite came along with her anxiety disorder. The solution was giving her the love and attention that her own family refused to give her throughout her life.

I guess you just need the right type of support and a positive mentality to get through anxiety disorders but obv I'm not an expert.

 

[Bimbonium]

When I have anxiety I get a weird feeling in my gut and my head feels light. I have to take several deep breaths to calm down but even then the feeling in my gut doesn't fully disappear.

This happens to me too, that gut feeling, I don't think there are words to describe it.

OT: Yes, It can.

 

[NineSNS]

Anxiety, and its frequent companion, depression, both definitely interfere with normal appetite.

 

[shelke]

It is very normal, the appetite loss, I mean. I experiece it through stress, mostly. I would advise you to get it checked if your condition is persistent. It will affect your life a lot given how it all leads to sleep trouble, memory problems, obesity etc.

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Take SSRIs

 

[Agent Phrank]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment and wish the best for you.

I'm interested in knowing why anxiety affects certain people and not others.

The real question is: Why do people have different genetics and experience/live in different environments?
There are a lot of factors to consider like the relationship between multiple hormones and neurotransmitters and how they affect your behavior or well-being.

Breaking it down:

How is it genetical?

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Anxiety disorders are complex diseases caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. In recent years, several genes have been associated with anxiety disorders [2].

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Why does it make you lose your appetite?

From this perspective anxiety is viewed as a behavioral state, which occurs in response to signals of danger. On the physiological level these signals initiate activation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis [14] and secretion of adrenal steroids called stress hormones, which are present in almost every vertebrate cell [15]. This leads to increased heart rate, deeper breathing, vigilance, decrease in feeding, and exploration of environment [16]. The genes that code for stress hormones are highly conserved across diverse species: primates, rodents, reptiles, and amphibians

So, hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline), and ADH prepare your body for an immediate response-a survival instinct.
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mechanism initiated by raising your heartbeat, increasing sugar intake, and decreasing parasympathetic mechanisms ( like Digestion).

Why digestion?
Your body is prioritizing energy use over energy storage.

When this system dominates, energy is diverted from healing, building tissues, and eliminating waste

This response would benefit under you under high stress such as competition or witnessing a major accident.
Of course, it becomes problematic when you undergo anxiety frequently (

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Results of stimulating amygdala in patients:

In certain studies, researchers have directly stimulated the amygdalae of patients who were undergoing brain surgery, and asked them to report their impressions. The subjective experience that these patients reported most often was one of imminent danger and fear.

The emotional memories stored in the central part of the amygdala may play a role in anxiety disorders involving very distinct fears, such as fears of dogs, spiders, or flying. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that encodes threatening events into memories."

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I'd start with practicing breathing rhythms or exercise (yes, exercise,

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); if those symptoms become chronic or if they aren't mitigated, then I'd contact a doctor.

Here are some other tips:

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1. Eat well. Your body needs adequate protein for your highly individual needs, high quality fats, high fiber carbohydrates (whole fruits, vegetables, and grains) and adequate water to repair. Junk food (chips, soda, candy, etc.) is stressful, fattening, and increases risk of failure or relapse.

2. Drink enough water. Every cell in your brain, in fact your whole body, needs adequate water to function. Where illness or addiction have compromised cells, added water helps the long term detoxification process and efficient operation of your whole body. Less toxic bodies will probably require less water.

3. Work on the other addictions. Addictions stress and break down the body.

4. Learn about the value of probiotics. Many of our members need to repair digestion with these supplements in order to help with depression, anxiety, learning issues, obesity, diabetes, and problems with alcohol. Abdominal bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, belching, abdominal pressure, or a history of fungal infections are tip offs that this should be investigated.

5. Learn about breath work. Breathing deeply and slowly has immediate benefits, quieting down a fired up system and detoxing.

6. Choose relaxing activity you’re willing to do regularly. It could be yoga, meditation, warm baths, or prayer. For people who require some movement to relax, you might start swimming meditatively or spending quiet time in nature.

7. Get help with unproductive, destructive thought patterns. You can give yourself a panic attack sitting still in a chair if your thinking is alarming. Your therapeutic friends at the Suppers table will help.

 

[Netflix and Chill]

Yup, it happens to me and I hate it.

 

[Yubel]

The real question is: Why do people have different genetics and experience/live in different environments?
There are a lot of factors to consider like the relationship between multiple hormones and neurotransmitters and how they affect your behavior or well-being.

Breaking it down:

How is it genetical?

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Why does it make you lose your appetite?


So, hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline), and ADH prepare your body for an immediate response-a survival instinct.
It's part the

You must be registered for see links

mechanism initiated by raising your heartbeat, increasing sugar intake, and decreasing parasympathetic mechanisms ( like Digestion).

Why digestion?
Your body is prioritizing energy use over energy storage.


This response would benefit under you under high stress such as competition or witnessing a major accident.
Of course, it becomes problematic when you undergo anxiety frequently (

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) during daily tasks such as planning or even talking.


Inside the Brain:
The

You must be registered for see links

is this almond-sized part of your brain.

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[/URL]

Results of stimulating amygdala in patients:




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I'd start with practicing breathing rhythms or exercise (yes, exercise,

You must be registered for see links

,

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,

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,

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); if those symptoms becomes chronic or if they aren't mitigated, then I'd contact a doctor.

Here are some other tips:

Thanks for the long and well researched response. I turned 21 two days ago and I promised myself I would begin meditating once a day. I always drink water atleast once a day, I stay away from junk food but my fruit/vegetable game have been rusty. I haven't exercised regularly for a while but I do daily stretches, last I was physically active was a month ago of playing constant football. Also I've had some personal stuff that has happened, my outside world have never put pressure on me like this before. I do the deep breathing when I get the anxiety. I've noticed sometimes that being completely free from outcome and not caring what happens takes away my anxiety but I go right back to caring a bit too much, I'm an extreme kind of person in everything I do, I'm either all in or all out so I gotta work on finding that sweet spot.

 

[ahmo]

there's something called stress eating, anxiety causes it..... happens to me just about all the time i'm anxious