Can anxiety cause weight loss?

Haha, I wish my anxiety gave me weight loss, but for me it's mostly sleepless nights and dark circles! But seriously, my roommate loses like 3 kgs every time we have major office deadlines because she completely forgets to eat. Anxiety definitely messes with your appetite big time.

Same here, when I have bad anxiety, the first thing that goes away is my appetite. Even the smell of food makes me feel slightly sick. I find that drinking fresh fruit juices or coconut water helps keep my energy up on days when I just can't bring myself to eat solid food.

Don't just assume it is anxiety and sit quiet, or try random remedies suggested online. Sudden weight loss can be a sign of many other medical conditions like diabetes or digestive issues. Go and get your blood tests done properly under a doctor's guidance first.

Look, obviously if you are constantly in stress, your body is burning energy like a machine on high speed, and you won't feel like eating. Stop overthinking every small symptom. Eat simple ghar ka khana, drink enough water, and if the weight keeps dropping, go see a general physician.

I lost almost 8 kgs during a very stressful phase of my career because my stomach would feel too tight to swallow food. What helped me was breaking down my food into 5 small meals instead of trying to eat heavy lunches. Liquid diets like buttermilk or sattu shakes also help when you can't chew properly.