Can anxiety cause weight loss even when eating?

Please be very careful with this. I once thought my weight loss was just due to stress and kept ignoring it, but it turned out to be a thyroid complication that needed proper treatment. If you are eating normally but still shedding weight, please visit a doctor and get your basic blood panel done immediately.

Sometimes when we are anxious, we eat but the digestion gets so weak that the body doesn't absorb the nutrients properly. I try to eat light, easily digestible vegetarian meals like khichdi and curd during stressful weeks. But yes, please consult a dietitian or a doc if the weight drop is sudden.

Anxiety can mess with your digestion, so your body might not be processing the food you eat properly. If your doctor says it is okay, try adding a gentle 30-minute evening walk to help calm your nervous system and improve gut health. Rest and recovery are just as important as food.

If you are eating but still losing weight, your daily calorie expenditure might be spike because of constant physical restlessness or your body is in a hyper-metabolic state. Track your daily calorie intake for a week to see if you are actually eating enough. If you are, then get a medical opinion to rule out gut issues.

Yes, stress can speed up your metabolism crazy fast. Definitely get it checked by a doctor just to be safe though.