Why do I get anxiety attacks when I'm hungry?

Question

So. I have an anxiety disorder.

It seems to happen without fail whenever I get hungry. And I get hungry more frequently.
I thought someone was wrong with my blood sugars or something; I've lost 15 lbs in two months, and I'm not a big guy.
Anyone else experience this? Any thoughts?

I should've mentioned that it's actually not due to low blood sugar. It's probably just anxiety (but if there are other likely causes feel free to mention them!)

Answer 1

could be hypothyroidism. Since your thyroid regulates a lot of chemical functions in your body, all kinds of things can be out of whack. Check with your doctor. All the best!

Answer 2

Yes, I have experienced this enough times, though it hasn't contributed to significant weight loss or anything. I get a 'drop' of energy, can feel a little dizzy, & my mouth waters like crazy, & sometimes I get that uncomfortable heart palpitation thing too. I feel like such a brat about it now, but I always have to make sure I'm fed on a normal basis or else it can trigger a panic attack. I try to carry food around with me, but I don't always remember to. I used to be able to go by hours & hours without eating something, which I know is bad for you... however, I think that's finally starting to catch up. I don't think diet & hunger alone is the source of my anxiety attacks, but I notice it sure doesn't help.

Answer 3

It could be your brain is misreading the hunger cues as anxiety and goes into overdrive. This is pretty common for panic disorder, sometimes your brain overreacts to common bodily cues such as a heart beat, blood rushing in the ears, etc.

Another possiblitity is if you suffered any neglect as a child, meaning there were times when you had no food in your home, or went hungry, you may be reacting to that now as an adult.

Answer 4

Once again I'm a peer support specialist who works in the the mental health field. These are called triggers. Don't let your self get hungry or supplement your diet with cereal bars or shakes designed to give you more nutrients on top of your meals. I might also suggest you doing a WRAP (wellness recovery action plan) the mental health care provider in your area should be able to help you with some WRAP classes.

Answer 5

I'm thinking it sounds like a low blood sugar thing too. As that can cause shakiness and trembles like those experienced in anxiety attacks.

Answer 6

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Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a very common problem, and there are many reasons for this, including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water, and eating brominated flour.

Chlorine, fluoride, and bromine are all in the same family as iodine, and can displace iodine in your thyroid gland.

Secondly, many people simply aren't getting enough iodine in their diet to begin with. The amount you get from iodized salt is just barely enough to prevent you from getting a goiter.

Answer 7

Diabetes is usually treated through a combination of diet (low sugar), exercise and medications/insulin. Milder cases can be controlled with just diet an/or exercise while more severe cases require meds or insulin as well.
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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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