Weight Los****

Hi all:

I am not an expert, but, I have been experiencing weight loss, and I am wondering why. Please, correct me if I am wrong, but, I am assuming that anxiety and/or depression leads to weight loss in 2 ways: one is simply eating less, taking in less calories...or, one is taking in the same amount of calories but, due to the anxiety/depression, one is burning up more calories...burning up more calories then one takes in, results in weight loss. Is that the way it works?

Thanks..

Hi BR,

I agree with Melodee...it is a mixed bag...

Some people lose weight, while other tend to gain.

A/D does not actually burn up calories, so weight loss would simply be from an inability or disinterst in eating due to anxiety or low mood.

Conversely, some find comfort in food, so eating more by way of self soothing is sometimes the case for those who've gained weight due to their disorder.

If you are losing weight, but have the same eating and exercising habits as always...a check up would be in order from your doctor...just to be sure all is well health wise.

Otherwise, if you are not able to eat well due to A/D...finding ways to manage your anxiety would be the logical step, so as to get back to where you need to be both mentally and physically.:)

Peace and progress,

Scaredy Cat