weight issue.

for those who experienced weight loss during the phase of depression or a/p....what did u do to help improve your appetite/gain some weight?

my appetite seems better on some days..and i try to take more on those days when especially when tummy is also good (coz i'm currently underweight)..but other days, when appetite is kinda down, what can u do to ensure u get proper nutrients?

 

When I am just slighty anxious, I don't lose my appetite, and as Kitt mentioned, I'm actually prone to 'nervous munching.' So I never understood the loss of appetite thing until I actually had panic syndrome. It's like your body actually refuses food. I remeber once I was eating (and enjoying!) something, and my dad came into the room and announced that he had received a bad colonoscopy result. I literally felt my digestive system shut down. I not only could not take another bite, but I was on the verge of losing what I had eaten. So yes, fear/anxiety can take it's toll on the appetite.

When I was struggling with this, I did what you do. Eat up on times when your body allows it. Also, drinking your calories is a good option. shakes, smoothies, Muscle Milk, ect all have a lot of calories in them. Also nutrion bars (Cliff, Power bars, Maxx) are all high caorie and portable, so snack away when you can:)

Good luck, as you get the anxiety under control, this should improve for you.

Take care,
Scaredy Cat