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weight loss and anxiety

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reshma12914
reshma12914

I am very scared as to why I'm losing weight so fast, can someone assure me that is an anxiety symptom please because it makes me think that something is wrong with me ... your comments will help me a lot .  

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  • gillian20097
    gillian20097 reshma12914

    Posted

    It is defiantly anxiety Hun.

    I lost 18lb in just short of a month.

    I don't have health anxiety so the weight loss was only a worry to me because it was so rapid,not because I thought it was anything else.

    I can promise you now,if you have been diagnosed with anxiety,then that is the reason for your weight loss xxx

    • reshma12914
      reshma12914 gillian20097

      Posted

      Thank you Gillian . I think I'm suffering from health anxiety because that is the only thing I'm worried about all the time ..
    • gillian20097
      gillian20097 reshma12914

      Posted

      You will be ok Hun. Anxiety takes a different approach with everybody.

      Im not sure if you take antidepressants but I feel they do get you to a point where you are able to see the thoughts about your health as just anxious thoughts,nothing to worry about.

      The weight loss thing. Don't give it another thought. As your anxiety reduces,that will sort itself out xxx

    • krissy03066
      krissy03066 gillian20097

      Posted

      I would love to beable lose weight like that. Whats the name of what you R taking
    • patientCarr1
      patientCarr1 gillian20097

      Posted

      I recently discovered I have loss 16 pounds in about three weeks time and I know it's from my anxiety cause it makes it difficult to eat without getting sick....my question for you is do you have any kidney issues from not eating right? I'm super nervous about the long term effects I may have to deal with because of eating maybe one meal a day for the last month due to panic an anxiety all the time.

  • tim40254
    tim40254 reshma12914

    Posted

    you need a full blood test to see what you are defient in that will determine what your body is lacking in
    • reshma12914
      reshma12914 tim40254

      Posted

      I did a blood work I'm waiting for the result.. thank you..
  • maksmash29
    maksmash29 reshma12914

    Posted

    Hi,

    Yes I think you losing your wait because of anxiety because same thing I experienced. But I will suggest you to consult with your doctor.

  • liam19603
    liam19603 reshma12914

    Posted

    The only thing I can think of that may make you lose weight and cause anxiety as well would be a thyroid issue, which is very common and very treatable.  If you have been eating normally and nothing has changed, I would ask your doctor just to check it.  It's a very simple test that would put your mind at ease.  Regardless it's better to ask a professional, because sometimes fear of the unknown is worse than knowing it's nothing or it's something very minor.  
    • gillian20097
      gillian20097 liam19603

      Posted

      Yes I was going to suggest maybe ask for your thyroid checked also as this could not only be another reason for weight loss but also it can bring on anxiety xx
    • reshma12914
      reshma12914 liam19603

      Posted

      I don't eat like I used to because I'm pregnant  I'm having all the nauseous feelings sometimes I force my self to eat.
    • reshma12914
      reshma12914 gillian20097

      Posted

      I had thyroid check last year and it was OK .. I don't know if it started to act up now..
    • gillian20097
      gillian20097 reshma12914

      Posted

      Ahh see...you are expecting and it can be very daunting for us mums. Our hormones are all over,we are vulnerable. Perfect for anxiety to strike.

      You just be gentle and kind with yourself  and tell the anxiety to sling its hook.

      Esier said than done I know but you do need to be gentle and kind with yourself xxx

    • krissy03066
      krissy03066 liam19603

      Posted

      I do have Thyriod Problems and taking pills for that Im already take depressing pills. Do you just take meds for anxiety?
    • philip26607
      philip26607 liam19603

      Posted

      when someone is lose weight, what kind of test does the person need to do?
    • philip26607
      philip26607 gillian20097

      Posted

      when someone is lose weight, what kind of test does the person need to do?
    • Boober
      Boober philip26607

      Posted

      Normally t3&t4 for thyroid levels, white and red blood cell count and h.i.v. testing if active.

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