Anxiety attack and not wanting to eat because of stress

Thanks.  I appreciate the kind words.

Lora

Hi Lora, do you think with getting baby dog and not getting out there to pick one out and your up coming knee surgery is also contributing to this???  I can only imagine because probably next year I have to have my first hip replaced and I am not looking forward to it, but as you said it is necessary.  After five years since surgery for you, it must feel odd indeed to not feeling like eating.  Keep us posted.  You are always here for us and we are here for you just as much.  Jane

Oh, yes, I know that the puppy situation (and not having Khan to help me feel safe)  is contributing, as is the upcoming knee replacement.  With my trauma history, just the anticipation of being vulnerable because of the surgery is very stressful, as is the knee pain itself.  I am hoping that once I get the puppy things will be more normal (and the joy of having a puppy will help keep my mind off of the knee surgery!)

Lora

When I can't eat due to stress and anxiety I live on protein bars or greek yogurt, and I mean live on, I would eat nothing else.  I didn't want my hair to fall out so I always try to hit the protein number even if I can't eat.  Stress is terrible on your body, I sympathize, I carry Xanax 24/7 just in case I need it, knowing I have it usually helps but in really tough situations I actually take it.  The downside is I start to feel "ok" and then think its "ok" to eat whatever, sweets etc.  Slippery slope. Anxiety sucks.  Just think the puppy is coming soon, hopefully he will resolve a lot of your issues.

Good Luck!

I was going to add the same as what Jane said....finally getting that puppy (so close yet so far away wondering what the breeder might pull next!) will ease some stress which I'm sure adds to your anxiety. I know that the more anxious I am, the less I want to eat. Thus, I lost too much this past year. Only SOME of that loss is due to the RH.

If I could get this damn depression under control I would be better off in so many ways. Right now, what little appetite I have had since surgery, is completely GONE. There is nothing that I want to eat, nothing that tastes good except Atkins Oatmeal Squares and I can't live on those. I do eat what I am supposed to but by the end of the day I want to (and sometimes do) cry because I just don't want to eat!

I understand the mind twisting for sure! I hope that the anxiety is eased when you get your pup, if not sooner. I'm glad that you can reach out to us, you do so much for everyone on this forum. I can only hope to give you some comfort in return.

Martha 

Martha, people have no clue how devastating it is to not be able to eat.   So many of us fear eating too much once maintenance hits not realizing there are also people who lose too much and cannot gain is just as terrible. It seems like it is a never ending battle with weight whether it's to lose or gain.  Depression is also paralyzing as to what it can do to us and effects every aspect of our lives.  Thank goodness for this site, because in all reality it is a form of therapy to be able to talk, listen, share our feelings, you name it.  I know you are doing what you can to cope.  I remember when I divorced many years ago, sometimes I had to almost stop to breath the anxiety and depression was so debilitating.  I literally had to take life a minute at a time to just get through.  So just know we are here and please folks, don't say to Martha I wish I had your problem.  Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it.  Jane

Thank you Jane 

anxiety has the opposite effect on me...makes me want to eat a horse. in any event, anxiety feels just terrible and i hope it passes for you soon. good luck with the knee. 

See, that is the way I used to be... Food eased anxiety, food eased sadness and pain, food eased loneliness... and even since surgery, i had to watch that I didnt turn to food for those things.  That is what makes this so bizarre to me.

Lora

big hugs to you.  I was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder (and that is something that I am not really sharing in real life to anyone), I am struggling big time now and have been 'medicating' with breads.  Like that soft pretzel is going to fix my problem.  ugh.  

I hope you feel better soon, and that the knee surgery will help with your pain.  you deserve to be happy!