Can anxiety and depression from a break up be a cause of weight loss?
Anonymous
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May 28, 2015
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Yes. Anxiety and depression from a breakup can be a cause of weight loss due to the lack of interest for anything other than your emotions, however you should try to stay positive and be healthy.
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GiedreSi
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Aug 10, 2015
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Yes, it can.
Both anxiety and depression (each on their own) can cause appetite changes (both increase and decrease it), which is the main cause of weight loss when experiencing those issues. Anxiety suggests an increased level of stress hormones in your body, which can manifest into uncomfortable physical sensations, such as feeling "a lump" in your throat, light nausea, or a sense of fullness in the stomach; all of these are likely to defer you from ingesting food. One of the hallmarks of depression is anhedonia (or the inability to feel pleasure from otherwise pleasurable activities), which can quite literally "take all the taste out" of your favourite chocolate bar.
In this case, it does not matter as much what the causes and contributing factors to the anxiety and depression may be, what matters is how these conditions affect your physical body and psychology.
kmeryman
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Jan 9, 2015
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Absolutely, even if you are not trying to lose weight the stress on the body can often make you lose pounds
Anonymous
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Dec 28, 2015
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Yes and no, but missing that person can cause depression and sometimes weight loss, I think most people get weight loss but everyone is diffrenet
ResilientFlower
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Feb 13, 2018
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Certainly. Someone who is experiencing anxiety and depression may find their appetite has decreased and that they no longer desire to eat or have no energy to make meals. Weight change (loss or gain) is a common symptom of depression.
shiningDay13
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Mar 18, 2015
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Anxiety and depression affect people in different ways, but yes, it can cause weight loss, as well as weight gain, due to the sufferers neglecting themselves by either under-eating/starving or over-eating. Please remember to eat. When you're not physically healthy, it makes it harder for you to feel mentally healthy.
Anonymous
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Jul 10, 2018
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Yes, but if you are losing a lot of weight fast, please see a doctor. Anxiety and depression can also be caused by other things.
Anonymous
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Jul 31, 2018
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Yes. A lot of people abstain from eating when they are upset or agitated. It's okay to be sad for a little while, but don't let the sadness or loss of confidence lead to an unhealthy reaction like and eating disorder. Remember that you are still and amazing individual with or without this person, and taking care of yourself will be much more beneficial to you in the long run.
RideMikeRide
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May 24, 2015
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A break up can cause both anxiety and depression, either of which might quickly result in a loss of appetite (caloric intake). Over time, given consistent physical activity (caloric output), this can lead to dramatic and unhealthy weight loss.
LittleLadybugEmma
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Feb 2, 2016
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Depression and anxiety from any cause is known to sometimes result in weight loss. Decreased appetite is a symptom of both depression and anxiety (though increased appetite is also seen in depression), and can result in not eating enough without even realizing it, resulting in weight loss.
JohanDwanian
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May 9, 2016
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Sure it can. Anxiety and depression can leave you feeling too tired or drained to do anything.. You can also lose your appetite and eat less. I would recommend exercise and a healthy diet for weight loss though.
Anonymous
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Jan 16, 2018
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It could. Getting the feeling of anxiety and depression can cause a loss of appetite which can lead to weight loss. Always have to remember to eat something small so your body can regenerate and not shut down. If you stop eating it can actually make you gain weight because then your stomach will store and eat at the fats.
Anonymous
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Jun 4, 2018
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From my personal experience, these are definitely common causes of weight loss. After something as difficult as a breakup, we often enter a state of depression- this is completely normal (unless this depression persists and worsens overtime or interferes with your performance in work/school or your personal relationships. In this case, it is best to seek help).
When we become depressed, we lose interest in things that we once enjoyed doing. This can also mean neglecting our needs such as personal hygeine- and eating. You may just not be in the mood for eating because of how sad you are. This can cause weight loss.
On the other hand, it could also cause weight gain for some people. When we are depressed, we often seek solace in things like watching TV, sleeping, and eating. Depression weakens us, and things that will benefit you- like exercise and healthy eating- will not necessarily be something you are interested in. So it is understandable that you will not make the best choices for your health. People often find comfort in eating junk foods, which can cause them to gain weight.
Anonymous
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Jan 9, 2015
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Yes, it happened to me so I know from experience that it can. You should also see a therapist or a doctor about this.
TheDude83
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Mar 26, 2015
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Anxiety can indeed lead to weight loss, it causes next to mental stress also physical exhaustion and leads to depression. Due to the lack of motivation you can also lose appetite not to mention trouble sleeping.
When suffering from anxiety and depression it is important to keep a regular eating schedule, make it a routine even to keep some energy. A good balanced diet can also help to overcome anxiety, or at least give the power to get started.
CoffeeTeaAndHonesty
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Apr 1, 2015
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It most definitely can; during times of great distress and depression, you may experience one of two changes: (1) you eat more to compensate for your lack of energy, causing you to gain weight, or (2) you eat less due to your lack of appetite, causing you to lose weight instead.
ScreenNamesAreHardToChoose
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Apr 5, 2015
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Not directly (obviously), but anxiety and depression from anything can very commonly cause one to lose appetite, which in turn causes weight loss.
gentleMemory65
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Apr 16, 2015
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Yes i do emotions have a effect on how we react and what we do and the reason for the break up can also be the reason
DipityEnigma
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May 10, 2015
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Any anxiety and depression can cause weight loss along with multiple other issues. If you're worried about your health, always consult your GP.
originalLion57
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Jun 4, 2015
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Yes, it can be that you've got appetite changes and that can have an effect on your weight. Not wanting to eat or wanting to eat more as a way of comfort can have a lot to do with depression and dealing with a break up.
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