Help freaking out!

[Neverending_story]

Completely understand, I found out last month that I lost seven pounds in a matter of six months too. Turns out it's just normal human functions. I was concerned at first, but they said it comes with anxiety too.

Well I have had loads of stress since July 2018 - without going into too much detail - I maintained my appetite though - maybe it is the cutting out of alcohol for 5 days now in the last 3-4 months....

[ankietyjoe]

I could easily lose 8lb in a weekend if I missed a meal or two.

Excess alcohol consumption is very inflammatory and would explain the weight loss alone.

[adamden]

Well I have had loads of stress since July 2018 - without going into too much detail - I maintained my appetite though - maybe it is the cutting out of alcohol for 5 days now in the last 3-4 months....

That would also make sense because alcohol can pack on the pounds sometimes and it can also hang around. Still don't think it's anything to worry about.

[Neverending_story]

I need to weigh myself again Thursday and dreading it

[Fishmanpa]

I need to weigh myself again Thursday and dreading it

Respectfully, you've gotten 8 wonderful replies of reassurance. Here's your 9th. That's nothing! I'm a cancer survivor and I went from 230lbs to 160lbs in 4 months! That's over 4lbs a week! Just based on all the terrible things that can happen to you in life, is it remotely rational to worry about an 8lb weight loss in 6 months based on your lifestyle changes?

Positive thoughts

[Neverending_story]

Respectfully, you've gotten 8 wonderful replies of reassurance. Here's your 9th. That's nothing! I'm a cancer survivor and I went from 230lbs to 160lbs in 4 months! That's over 4lbs a week! Just based on all the terrible things that can happen to you in life, is it remotely rational to worry about an 8lb weight loss in 6 months based on your lifestyle changes?

Positive thoughts

Yes I have - I just keep re reading them to convince myself I am ok

[Neverending_story]

OK proper freaking out now!!!! weighed again and have lost another 4lbs this week alone - pushing the total to 11lbs since Jan 10th!!!!!

[Fishmanpa]

It's still inconsequential regardless of what your anxiety is telling you. Besides, you've been wound tighter than a humbucker over this and that leads to reduced appetite etc. Its a vicious cycle of anxiety you're in for sure. Wish there were words to help. Feel better soon!

Positive thoughts

[Neverending_story]

you've been wound tighter than a humbucker over this and that leads to reduced appetite etc. Its a vicious cycle of anxiety you're in for sure. Wish there were words to help.

Positive thoughts

Thank you but I have been eating the same and drinking slightly more alcohol :( - its so worrying me right now

[shotta287]

Hi, I’m in the same boat but since April. Lost around 2kg even though I have been eating pretty much as normal. It is really concerning me because I look at my arms and body and it just seems like they have become skinny!