Heartbreak Diet

[surreyman]

Are there any valid physical or psychological reasons as to why you lose your appetite during particularly stressful times ?

[Machecoul]

I though you ate more during stressful times?

(That's what I keep telling myself :))

[Dakota2]

I definately eat less too, I don't know why though. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful :(

[Rebecca611]

That happens to me. I'm not a doctor, but i'm pretty sure that feeling hungry is a psychological thing. The emotions take over when i'm stressed, so I don't think about what's in my tummy! It always helps to have some really nice food placed in front of me (cooked by someone else!!)

[B00]

I'm same- if i'm really worried about something I throw up when attempting to eat.

Sorry i dont know the answer for you though.

[LindaBon]

I don't know why but I eat more. I have put on 2 stone since my husband died a year ago

[blue eyes ;)]

im not sure y this happens either but im goin through it now :(

[Scarlett]

Is it something to do with adrenaline? When you are stressed your body takes over- giving you adrenaline to cope with the shock. This overwhelms any previous sensations you had, such as food. I think this may be why we lose our appetite. Regarding eating more, that could be comfort eating.

[surreyman]

You're probably somewhere on the right lines there Scarlett .Still there is one up side to it i suppose, all those pairs of jeans that have been pushed to the back of the wardrobe over the last six years now fit me perfectly.

[LindaBon]

Whereas I have a wardrobe full of stuff I can't do up!!