Hello Fairies. Welcome to DS. Sorry for what brings you here, but glad you are here.

Yup, involuntary weight loss has long been one of my meanest anxiety symptoms. I often feel like I'm melting away. Yes, friend, I wish you had my problem, too. Careful what you wish for. . .

Baby food is my go-to nutrition when the pounds are dropping and my digestive tract is rebelling. It is solid nutrition in an easy to use and digest format. Some of it is quite nummy, too.

Gentle support while you find what works for you, Fairies.

Welcome aboard.

For what it's worth
Life after menopause rocks. I love living free of that monthly roller coaster ride.

I was for a long time. Lost about 35 lbs but gained back a couple. Now hungry again.

I usually over eat when im anxiety ridden but at my last job I had so much anxiety that I wasnt eating much and throwing up when I did. I lost 15 pounds. Im done with that job now and doing better with eating. I wish you all the best.

Try to drink some protein replacement shakes, I think they're called Ensure and Boost. They make yummy flavors, too. Check them out at any store (even drug stores sell them, as they are shelf stable).

You will feel better once you start eating nutritious foods. Consider a multivitamin with eating, also. Take the vitamin with food, not on an empty stomach.

Start slow. You can do this. You have to eat. You don't want to get some more health problems from not eating right. My Mom is going through that now and it can be dangerous.

I can tell you after menopause, life is easier not having to schedule round the monthly cycle.

Anxiety affects everyone differently.

You've taken the important first step in writing it out.

Welcome to the anxiety board at DS.

I have been losing weight for years. Mine has been over a swallowing anxiety. A swallowing phobia and anxiety swallowing can be devastating.

Don't let it go on. Please seek help as soon as you can.
Hugs.

I am right there with you my friend. When I went through menopause I dropped a lot of weight. You ca not eat. I couldn’t swallow. I had diarrhea .. it was so scary. Still is, when I have episodes of anxiety. The ensure is somewhere to start. Toast. Try eating just a bite or two here and there all day long. It’s a tough road. But it will end. You will feel better.

Thank you for everyone who answered...it’s a daily struggle but it helps to know other people have gone thru it and gotten better...baby food is a good idea! I used to eat the fruit ones right along with my kids when they were babies lol...
Im also being screened for cervical cancer so hopefully when that comes back negative I will get some kind of appetite back...

Having an attack right now..anyone around to talk?