anxiety disorder loss of appetite

For most of my adult life, I've been on a weight loss & gain yoyo w/ a BMI of 25 to 30. When I set my mind to it, I lose weight healthily (1-2lbs/wk) via weight watchers, but I constantly feel starved & eventually fall off the wagon. I've always (for as long as my memories go back) been inflicted w/ a consistent & persistent large appetite for mostly healthy foods (just too much of them). I previously combated that w/ regular vigorous exercise 30-90 min/day.

You report being depressed with rapid weight loss, loss of hair and recent loss of menses. You have symptoms that could reflect criterion leading up to an eating disorder. I would seek medical, psychiatric and psychological help now. For more information on eating disorders, visit our website. Take our free confidential female survey with instant results to explore whether you have an eating disorder. Best, Dr.

Anxiety can cause a loss of appetite, but when you actually begin to lose weight and must force yourself to eat, it's time to see your doctor. Which you will be doing tomorrow and can discuss all your concerns with him at that time. You didn't mention if you were on any medication for your anxiety, but some of the benzos and AD's out there do cause loss of appetite and weight. If you ARE on meds, a simple change may be all that is required to fix this.

They are often caused by anxiety medications themselves, but are also caused by the anxiety too. I have random nausea with my anxiety and often have a loss of appetite, both of which are neither helped nor worsened by my medication. It's also possible that you could have a hint of acid reflux (commonly paired with anxiety) and that is causing some nausea. Sometimes acid reflex helps cause anxiety while anxiety causes acid reflux. Good luck and hang in there!

I know a lot of people that have went through a major move, job loss, or divorce and it has caused them a lot of anxiety symptoms that they can not handle. In my case I have taken Celexa 2 times in the past and after a month or so it helps. I wish I didn't need medication, but without I don't how long I would have lost my appetite and not slept well.

which we commonly think of as anorexia or bulimia The dry heaving, the nauses, the sharp pains in your chest and especially your abdomen and the loss of appetite. These are not the usual syptoms of anxiety, but as with everyting else, we all experience anxiety differently. You just don't mention ANY of the most common symptoms of anxiety, Migraines are not considered a classic symptom of anxiety, but migraines, in MY persoanl experiece, can lead to an anxeity attack.

What kind of answers do you want, exactly? I'm BP ll and i have all of those sypmtoms.

Concerta is the same drug as Ritalin, I believe, and could well be the cause of your wakefulness and loss of appetite. I take Adderall, a similar drug, to cope with fatigue, and it does dampen my hunger, for sure. It's a good consequence for me, if unintended. I take 20mg of the extended release type each morning, and can feel it wearing off by mid-afternoon. It doesn't affect my sleep. It's possible your dosage is too high, so a consultation with your doctor is order.

i lowered my dose to 10 mgs every other day and am staying the same on the days i take the paxil i never stop eating. i love the way paxil gets rid of all my anxiety and fear of leaving the house but my gosh this weight gain has got to stop any ideas?

I have been experiening a loss of appetite for about 4 days now. It's like my desire to eat has simply disappeared and I could go all day without food. I have been worried sick that something is wrong, but I also know that this may be my axienty flaring up. Has anyone experienced something like this befoe? Of course, searching the internet for help only seems to make it worse and I worry that I have some sort of cancer.

The depression may be cause of loss of weight. You start taking Folic acid for building appetite and you need to consult psychiatrist immediately. Both psychotherapy and medicines like Prozac or Paxil or Zoloft may be required.

Age, 29 Male. For the last 4-5 days I have had a loss in my appetite. I just do not feel hungry. I still eat for the sake of eating regularly. I believe this all stems back to 5-7 days ago when I had some bad salsa. My stool would be at a 3 or 4 but now it is a 5(based on the Bristol Stool Scale). After eating that salsa, I noticed red spots in the stool for a day or 2, so I stopped eating anything that had red in it, and monitored my stool.

Loss of appetite is often a symptom of depression. Are you on any anti depressant medication? Some medications can cause loss of appetite and some can increase appetite. If yours is not connected to medication, then you may find that you may get your appetite back. I don't think we are able to tell you definitely if you will get your appetite back. Have you asked your doctor?

mania is associated with large appetite to food and not loss of appetite

s time. One of my big concerns right now is her loss of appetite. The mornings are absolute hell, trying to get a couple of mouthfuls of food into her. One of her most prevalent reactions in her attacks is stomach pains. (Usually the pains start first, then the panic follows) I am concerned that she is going to start losing weight, if she hasn't already. I am also wondering if her anxiety could be caused by food sensitivities or perhaps she may have developed an ulcer from the stress?

Yes. I absolutely have to force feed myself when going through bad anxiety. Usually a breakfast bar for breakfast, for lunch some fruit always seems to go down easy, and for dinner, honestly a peanut butter and jelly sandwich always goes down easy. Even if none of it tastes good, it all is pretty good for you, and your body needs it. That's kind of my anxiety diet when it gets really really bad. Also, I'll stock up on those Boost drinks to drink in between meals.

I believe I may be experiencing late stage HIV symptoms (persistent headache, loss of appetite and taste, weight loss, vision blurry, loss of memory and concentration, hair loss and a lot of weakness), I am not sure when exactly my exposure was...I have only had unprotected vaginal sex a few times men over the last 6 years. I recently completed a HIV 1/2 Antibody p24 Ag test and it came back non-reactive.

t a big problem in and of itself (yet), but I would give just about anything to be able to enjoy food again. My theory of the cause of this loss of appetite is a loss of some sensation in the tongue. Fingers are numb, toes are numb, tongue is numb, too.

Namaste, Effexor and Effexor SR are approved to treat depression, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. They have also been used off-label to treat migraines, diabetic neuropathy, and hot flashes.

Since that time, I have had absolutely no appetite. Could there be a physical reason for the loss of appetite or should I be concerned that I am going to relapse after 30 years?

Depression Hypo Mania and Mania then there is BP 1 and BPII Depression is the slumps can include loss of appetite or excessive appetite, low energy, loss of interest in things that used to interest you, loss of libido, increased or decreased sleep, feelings of low self worth, shame feelings, feelings of worthlessness, feelings of hopelessness and despair or thoughts of the previous mentioned. Can include thoughts or plans for self harm.

Whereas I always used to fall right asleep at night, I always wake up now. I also have a complete loss of appetite. I am being evaluated by a GI dr too, but I am also wondering can this all be depression/anxiety? Can depression/anxiety completely take away your desire for food. Like sometimes my stomach may feel like like its rumbling, but I don't feel like I have that craving for food, or that "give me food now" feeling. Just curious.

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