HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

On Medication For Anxiety, Underweight. How To Gain Weight ?

I take medication for anxiety and I take medication for it. I have always had a hard time eating an entire meal and fill up very fast when i eat. I feel I am under weight for my height and I try to gain weight but it is very hard. Right now I have started a new job and feel anxious all the time and when i go out to eat I never feel hungry, regardless If I am at home or out. What can I do to help this?
Sun, 17 Feb 2013
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hi there, thanks for asking. Your decreased appetite could be related to three different things: First, it could be related to the side effect of the medication you are taking. For example, fluoxetine could bring loss of appetite. Second, anxiety, by itself, might bring decreased appetite, if it is not controlled completely. In some cases, it needs that medication is combined with some technic to manage the anxiety thoroughly. Third, some anxieties are mixed with minor depression which could bring decreased appetite. This also could be manged with learning some coping mechanism to deal with stressful situations, like starting a new job. I wish you handle the situation well and enjoy your success.
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Anxiety


Loading Online Doctors....
On Medication For Anxiety, Underweight. How To Gain Weight ?

Hi there, thanks for asking. Your decreased appetite could be related to three different things: First, it could be related to the side effect of the medication you are taking. For example, fluoxetine could bring loss of appetite. Second, anxiety, by itself, might bring decreased appetite, if it is not controlled completely. In some cases, it needs that medication is combined with some technic to manage the anxiety thoroughly. Third, some anxieties are mixed with minor depression which could bring decreased appetite. This also could be manged with learning some coping mechanism to deal with stressful situations, like starting a new job. I wish you handle the situation well and enjoy your success.