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denise38168
denise38168

Has anyone else had weight loss due to their anxiety ? 

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  • jenni101183
    jenni101183 denise38168

    Posted

    Hey Denise yes i lost 20lbs in four months due too my anxiety because I was afraid to eat because I thought food was causing the attacks
    • denise38168
      denise38168 jenni101183

      Posted

      I'm going for ultra sound as it may be ibs there ruling out anything sinister I started with lower abdominal cramps and then the anxiety started now I'm scared to eat some days and wondering what to eat in case it is ibs I feel I am going round in circles is ibs causing my anxiety or is it my anxiety causing ibs symptoms thanks for your reply 
  • rw79630
    rw79630 denise38168

    Posted

    Hi, yes a lot. I don't have scales because I don't want to worry myself more. I'm small anyway so couldn't afford to lose weight but when I feel anxious I feel sick so can't eat x
    • jenni101183
      jenni101183 rw79630

      Posted

      Right trust me I know , you'll be okay if you ever need someone to talk to I'm here , I know first hand how frustrating this whole anxiety thing can be
    • nattalie36373
      nattalie36373 jenni101183

      Posted

      I lost around 10 pounds in 2months because of anxiety most times I either have no apetite or I can't eat a lot.
  • linda55352
    linda55352 denise38168

    Posted

    Yes Denise I lost a lot of weight so much that u wd have thought I was terminally ill however I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid and I stopped smoking so I am the weight I should be

    maybe just a little under

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