Not Eating with Anxiety

[Ruby77]

Does anyone get this as a symptom of anxiety?

It is my main symptom and is really debilitating. It adds further to feeling lethargic and weak and I can't get out to try and shake it off as I'm so weak.

I'm hungry but it's like my mouth and stomach are not connected, it won't go down.

Any tips appreciated.

[Darksky]

I think this is quite common but you must get some nourishment from somewhere. Have you tried liquid foods, soups are good, yoghurts too. If you can get some Complan, that's good stuff and will give you much needed energy/calories.

[Carnation]

Yes, I had this Ruby, big time!
Darksky is right. Find things that ate easy to digest.
Jacket potatoes, mash potato, baked beans ice cream, milkshakes, trifle, rice pudding, soups....
You can build it up as you feel more confident.
I also did something while I ate like reading, watching tv, listening to music, talking to someone. That helps. x

[Scass]

Yes I get this and it adds to the nausea and general offness.
I find porridge is good, and gentle things like baked potatoes, bread rolls etc.




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[Ruby77]

Thanks for the tips everyone, it does really make you feel worse. Wish I was one of these people who over eats when stressed!

I tend to try smoothies but can be difficult when at work. Will try your tips too.

[Scass]

Thanks for the tips everyone, it does really make you feel worse. Wish I was one of these people who over eats when stressed!



I tend to try smoothies but can be difficult when at work. Will try your tips too.



I do tend to overeat when I’m mildly anxious or worried - but when I hit high anxiety I just can’t eat at all. Very odd.


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[ankietyjoe]

If you're finding it difficult I would veer towards eating more good fats (high calorie) like avocado, nuts, salads with oil dressing etc. When I first had anxiety I stopped eating a lot and lost a lot of weight. It's common.