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What Causes Weight Loss And Mood Swings While Experiencing Stress?

Hi, my daughter is 19yrs old & has lost alot of weight(u can see her shoulder blades & rib cage) ,her mood swings can be extreme. She is in a relationship which she describes as stressfull but I think more is going on. She says she eats but not properly. I m concerned know because she is looking guant & very thin. I have suggested we go to our dr & she has agreed. I think she may need to see a dietician, phsyciatrist & end the relationship. What do u think? Much appreciated Prue
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Hello,

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr Aimen Nasir. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.

Stress is one of the cause for weight loss and mood swings as well. As you said she is going through some rough time due to her relationship that might be the cause. your kid needs your attention she needs to know that people love her. Her family loves her.. During rough times a person needs to know that there are people who love her he/she is not alone in this. Talk to her ask her about her problems and try to solve them. Spend some quality time with her.
And do consider going to a dietician and a psychiatrist as well.



I hope this answered your question, and
if you have more please feel free to ask.

Regards.



Dr. Aimen Nasir

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
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What Causes Weight Loss And Mood Swings While Experiencing Stress?

Hello, Thanks for writing. I am Dr Aimen Nasir. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. Stress is one of the cause for weight loss and mood swings as well. As you said she is going through some rough time due to her relationship that might be the cause. your kid needs your attention she needs to know that people love her. Her family loves her.. During rough times a person needs to know that there are people who love her he/she is not alone in this. Talk to her ask her about her problems and try to solve them. Spend some quality time with her. And do consider going to a dietician and a psychiatrist as well. I hope this answered your question, and if you have more please feel free to ask. Regards. Dr. Aimen Nasir M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)