Weight loss, could it be stress?

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Back in June, I weighed 50kg which was my norm. I was exercising (sits up, small weights for arms etc) 3 times a week and eating normally. I then developed anxiety due to investigations for heart issues (no issues found), but I was waking up with a knot in my stomach every morning, loss of apatite in the morning, but was able to eat late lunch (small sandwich) and dinner. This lasted until 2 weeks ago when I feel I've been eating a bit more, but definitely less cakes, wine, and smaller portions. I just weighed myself after noticing my ring is loose and scale showed 47.3kg. Now I'm spiralling because I'm worried I have an underlying condition causing the weight loss, although I've had multiple blood test lately, all normal. For past 2 weeks , I feel like I've eaten more so why the weigh loss? I haven't started doing exercise yet.

You have been skipping meals, eating smaller portions and having fewer treats food then that all explains the weight loss.

I have although my apatite has come back for past 10 days, although still not so much in the morning. I just didn't think that this could cause 3 kg of weightless...

Have you had bloods for thyroid? Diabetes etc?

Yes all normal

Have you had liver blood tests?

Yes, had FBC, LFTs, thyroid, iron, CRP, electrolytes, everything

Can feeling stressed alone cause weight loss, even if someone is still eating (albeit a bit less)?

It’s possible. Stress can make you eat less than usual or cause digestive problems, which can lead to weight loss. It can also affect your eating habits. If it continues, you should book another appointment with your GP.

I had a period of unexplained weight loss, elevated liver enzymes and IBS symptoms. I had to wait about seven months for a scan, but it didn’t reveal the cause. Long story short, my BMI is now within the healthy range.

I've definitely had digestive problems due to the stress, specifically a strong urge to use the bathroom in the mornings which I never used to have. The anxiety I felt was overwhelming, I would wake at 6am and couldn't get back to sleep because of worry.

I do have terrible HA.

I'm glad you're doing OK and your BMI is healthy now.