Does anxiety cause you to lose your appetite?

[aleskaclarke]

Now loads of people over eat when they're stressed but I really don't have much of an appetite when I'm going through a bad patch of anxiety! Like I physically don't feel hungry but when I start eating I just can't seem to eat a full meal like each mouthful is a struggle and I end up eating so slowly and can only eat small portions. ANYONE ELSE?

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[jojo2316]

DEFINITELY!! It’s a classic symptom. I always lose weight when anxious

[Carys]

Errrr absolutely! I've lost huge amounts of weight very quickly when seriously stressed and anxious. The worst time was nearly 3 years ago, where in 2 weeks I lost 1 1/2 stone. I literally hardly felt I could eat. I think the majority would find eating at times of panic and anxiety height pretty tough.

[jcd_gad]

I overeat especially sugar.

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[WiredIncorrectly]

Yes it can. Happened to me countless times in my lifetime.

[phil06]

I have gone off many types of foods over past few months it’s strange as I have had a limited diet for 30 years and now suddenly I can’t stomach some foods I can only blame anxiety

[Fishmanpa]

Common Anxiety Symptom. (https://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/articles/symptoms#Lack_of_appetite_or_taste_a_tinny_metalli c_or_ammonia_smell_or_taste)

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[rcs]

I overeat but if i am feeling very bad i lose my appetite :mad:.

[Darksky]

Totally...
That, plus the effect of stress hormones eating up all your calories, is why going through a bad patch, people can easily lose over a stone in the blink of an eye.

[Chrisig1986]

Hi, my anxiety has been bad since middle December my appite has also been a downer. I makr my husband and kids there meals but not me I just can't stomach it. I have had little things I.e toast with some marmalade, cerial bars and bananas I also find soup filling and easy to eat. I just want my appite back and feel less nausea which is all from my medication, anxiety and not eating well.
Same boat different person, what to do.

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[jcd_gad]

For sure.

Anxiety has been bad over last few weeks. I've noticed my mood and appetite have been bad

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