On nervous grounds, the appetite of the cause disappears. Lack of appetite due to nervousness. What increases appetite

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Any traumatic situation affects the work of the body. The stomach suffers, hair may fall out, general well-being worsens. One of the consequences of stress is a problem with weight. Moreover, some suffer from a set of extra pounds, while others are overtaken by a loss of appetite and weight loss to a critical norm. Some people begin to have health problems due to weakened immunity as a result of malnutrition, they cannot recover even a few grams. What do doctors say, what actions to take in such a difficult situation?

Physiology of weight loss

Why do people lose weight when stressed? A person loses calories even with short-term strong stress. Doctors calculated that at the time of a parachute jump, the body spends about 200 kilocalories and only a day after the shock returns to normal. What can we say about., Daily experiences have an even more negative effect on metabolism.

Psychotherapist R. Gould, who specializes in eating disorders, has deduced a pattern. Stress and weight loss lead to chronic fatigue and depression. Weight loss is a signal from the body that it is necessary to reduce the intensity of emotions. Gould notes that the body perceives stress as a disease. Such a state is unnatural for a person. And nature is arranged in such a way that during the illness there is no need to eat hard, so appetite disappears - this is a reaction to nervous experiences.

Causes of weight loss with nervous tension

What happens with stress? A person cannot relax, he is tormented by thoughts about problems, emotions do not allow him to focus on important things. Stress is often accompanied by overexertion and spasm of the muscles of the body, including the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract. According to many, during stress, thoughts about food recede, it is almost impossible to get better in such a situation.

What causes such a situation as weight loss in stressful situations? The main reasons are as follows:

The instability and weakness of the nervous system leads to an eating disorder against the background of nervous experiences. A person cannot get better and experiences constant worries about this.
Hereditary factor: one or more relatives suffered from or have nutritional problems.
Frequent illnesses, weakened immune system. If they are added to this, then the person loses his appetite. In severe cases, vomiting occurs after eating.
Asthenic physique. A person has a narrow chest, shoulders, thin arms and legs, muscles are underdeveloped. Asthenics usually have an increased metabolism, it is difficult for them to get better even with regular meals. Under stress, asthenics quickly lose weight, after long experiences it is most problematic for them to gain weight.

Effect of stress on appetite

Appetite is a physiological response that provides a set of nutrients. Loss of appetite during stress is the main reason for weight loss. With a long absence of desire to eat, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since the body, after a long hunger strike, uses the entire accumulated supply of useful elements and is in a state of exhaustion.

Depression, hard work, quarrels, any experiences contribute to a change in taste preferences and can reduce appetite. Here is what people who suffer from lack of appetite write on the forums:

“I lost eight kilograms in three years. It all started with admission to the institute. I was very worried because of the exams, study was not easy. I lost my appetite, I literally force myself to eat. I feel bad, stomach problems started, I often catch a cold. How can I gain weight? — Lena, 21 years old

“I have already lost 10 kilograms after my divorce from my husband, there is no desire to eat. Before going to bed, I think about how tomorrow I will finally eat, but in the morning my thoughts are occupied with experiences. I look like a skeleton, the incentive to live has disappeared, there is no appetite, I dream of getting better ... ”- Vika, 25 years old

Loss of appetite against the background of experiences occurs very quickly, often a person realizes that something is wrong when the weight has already dropped dramatically.

Consequences of malnutrition under stress

What does weight loss lead to? The consequences of strong weight loss against the background of stress lead to the development of diseases and exhaustion of the body. The main possible problems:

A person cannot gain weight, as a result, body weight becomes critical.
Sleep problems. As a rule, insomnia torments, there are difficulties with falling asleep, superficial sleep.
Exhaustion leads to lethargy, dizziness, drowsiness.
In women, the menstrual cycle is disrupted. In severe cases, sometimes menstruation is absent for several months.
Due to the lack of nutrients, the functions of the musculoskeletal system are disrupted.

How to gain weight

How to recover after exhaustion against the background of nervous experiences? After all, critical weight loss adversely affects health. The main goal is to eliminate the stress factor. If you cannot do this on your own, then you should definitely visit a psychotherapist. Only after visiting a doctor and eliminating the problem can the nutrition process be established.

What else can you do to gain weight?

The main recommendation is healthy sleep. If you can’t get sleep on your own, you can try herbal sedatives. Stronger drugs are prescribed by a doctor.
Don't get carried away with coffee. Caffeine raises cortisol.
Eat small and varied. Eating should be at least five to six times a day.
Visit an endocrinologist and take the necessary tests.
Drink vitamin complexes regularly. Some vitamins increase appetite, with the help of them you can gain weight.

It is important to eliminate the source of stress. Stress can be dealt with through yoga, outdoor recreation, or engaging in hobbies. Increase stress resistance, revise your life, try not to be offended by trifles, look for good moments and be healthy!

An important addition: if it is impossible to cope with the problem on your own and gain weight, you should definitely consult a doctor. Severe weight loss leads to serious illness.

Video: psychologist and hypnotherapist Nikolai Nikitenko "Insomnia, anxiety and weight loss"

Physiology of weight loss

Why do people lose weight when stressed? A person loses calories even with short-term strong stress. Doctors calculated that at the time of a parachute jump, the body spends about 200 kilocalories and only a day after the shock returns to normal. What can we say about chronic stress., Daily experiences have an even more negative effect on metabolism.

What causes such a situation as weight loss in stressful situations? The main reasons are as follows:

The instability and weakness of the nervous system leads to an eating disorder against the background of nervous experiences. A person cannot get better and experiences constant worries about this.
Hereditary factor: one or more relatives suffered from or have nutritional problems.
Frequent illnesses, weakened immune system. If emotional experiences are added to this, then the person loses his appetite. In severe cases, vomiting occurs after eating.
Asthenic physique. A person has a narrow chest, shoulders, thin arms and legs, muscles are underdeveloped. Asthenics usually have an increased metabolism, it is difficult for them to get better even with regular meals. Under stress, asthenics quickly lose weight, after long experiences it is most problematic for them to gain weight.

Effect of stress on appetite

Depression, hard work, quarrels, any experiences contribute to a change in taste preferences and can reduce appetite. Here is what people who suffer from lack of appetite write on the forums:

“I lost eight kilograms in three years. It all started with admission to the institute. I was very worried because of the exams, study was not easy. I lost my appetite, I literally force myself to eat. I feel bad, stomach problems started, I often catch a cold. How can I gain weight? - Lena, 21 years old

“I have already lost 10 kilograms after my divorce from my husband, there is no desire to eat. Before going to bed, I think about how tomorrow I will finally eat, but in the morning my thoughts are occupied with experiences. I look like a skeleton, the incentive to live has disappeared, there is no appetite, I dream of getting better ... ”- Vika, 25 years old

Loss of appetite against the background of experiences occurs very quickly, often a person realizes that something is wrong when the weight has already dropped dramatically.

Consequences of malnutrition under stress

What does weight loss lead to? The consequences of strong weight loss against the background of stress lead to the development of diseases and exhaustion of the body. The main possible problems:

A person cannot gain weight, as a result, body weight becomes critical.
Sleep problems. As a rule, insomnia torments, there are difficulties with falling asleep, superficial sleep.
Exhaustion leads to lethargy, dizziness, drowsiness.
In women, the menstrual cycle is disrupted. In severe cases, sometimes menstruation is absent for several months.
Due to the lack of nutrients, the functions of the musculoskeletal system are disrupted.

How to gain weight

What else can you do to gain weight?

The main recommendation is healthy sleep. If you can’t get sleep on your own, you can try herbal sedatives. Stronger drugs are prescribed by a doctor.
Don't get carried away with coffee. Caffeine raises cortisol, the stress hormone.
Eat small and varied. Eating should be at least five to six times a day.
Visit an endocrinologist and take the necessary tests.
Drink vitamin complexes regularly. Some vitamins increase appetite, with the help of them you can gain weight.

An important addition: if it is impossible to cope with the problem on your own and gain weight, you should definitely consult a doctor. Severe weight loss leads to serious illness.

Video: psychologist and hypnotherapist Nikolai Nikitenko "Insomnia, anxiety and weight loss"

Lost over the past month about 7 kg of weight (from 63 to 56) due to nerves. Now there is no appetite at all, I force myself to eat at least something. Still a very restless dream. Who faced such a situation and how did they overcome? Thank you in advance.

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In fact, this is a normal reaction of the body to stress. Be glad you're not the stress-eating type. And now I would write that I have gained 20 kg, I eat like a pig and I can’t stop. Yes, and 56 kg is still far from a disaster. That's when 42 will be, then you need to ask for help. In the meantime, treat the "nervous soil" and the appetite will return.

and I’m just starting to eat nervously, and I eat without feeling the taste of food .. I don’t even care what I eat, that’s how I calm my nerves.

I also don't want to eat anything out of nerves. I force myself to eat anything. even soup, at least something tasty only. look at the situation, if it gets out of control, then run to the doctor. to write something. drink and sleep will return and appetite. just don't take sleeping pills, it's not your medicine, and addiction can occur.

appetite returns. I got it in just 3 months. everything will be fine, don't worry.

I drank sedatives and pills for depression. Within a week I regained sleep and appetite. I've lost 4 kg in the past week. Also now 56kg, but before .. long ago .. 63 eh. Now I eat, but not like that, but I eat early. and then in general, almost bulimia developed, he was sick of eating, his stomach seemed to be irritated. Sometimes there are problems with sleep, but that's nonsense.

I faced. On the one hand, it’s nice, like you’re losing weight for free, all the compliments are said, but on the other hand, this weight loss is unhealthy, you can’t seem to lose weight so quickly, it’s a shock to the body. But the appetite usually returns, I also returned after three months. But at the same time, eating is important. It is necessary to force yourself to eat, little by little, light food, from which it is minimally sick. Since not to eat means to prolong this unhealthy state. The body from the lack of food will weaken, the mood will be rotten, depression will be prolonged. So take care of yourself, hold on and fight. Everything will be fine in the end.

after MCH left me, I also started to lose weight, the doctor advised me to buy Elkar, now I eat a little, just a little bit, but I got better

I just force myself to eat. 3 times a day at least. But as I eat 3-4 spoons, a feeling begins to arise that just about - and you will tear everything out. I drink persen, if it’s really bad - before gedazepam, now noofen (you can drive a car with it). Everything developed on the basis of relationships with a loved one. I understand perfectly well that by my attitude to the situation I do the worst thing to myself. I want to let go, but I can't. I have also gone to a psychologist several times. Temporarily better, the next day may be even worse. I just feel vulnerable to my emotions. I know that in a few years I may no longer remember what happened in the relationship, but if I break my health, it will remain for life.

oh, I'm in 3 months from 66 kg to 57. all love is to blame .. eh .. although I feel better, thin, but nerves.

In a month, on a nervous basis, I threw off 10 kg from 57 to 47, then I collected my hair in bunches in the bath for a year. Then she gained 6 kg in two years, and now she has become calm and has gained another 20 kg. It would be better if I lost my appetite, as then.

Maybe I once was not averse to losing weight, but I felt so comfortable with a height of 175 with a fez of 63! and now it's just a guard. I don’t even have anything to wear, everything hangs like on a hanger. And even this is not the main thing. I want peace of mind and a sense of well-being and harmony!

I wrote on a nearby branch that I also lost 15 kg in weight due to nervous stress. Appetite soon returned, but I still do not gain weight. And I'm eating right now. a lot and the work is not mobile.

In a week I lost 4 kg of weight and volume from 44 to 40-42 sizes. I couldn’t eat at all on my nerves, I only drank and smoked a pack a day. Now I’m drinking a sedative collection, my appetite has returned, the weight seems to be the same, but there are no volumes :))

Drink herbs for appetite, love what you like.
Almost all of them restore appetite well. Make it as fast as possible so you don't create another stress for yourself: "I'm malnourished due to stress"
One collection does not fit - take another. Will definitely help.
All the best.

And I also lost weight. Here I think how to get fat?

I’m in the same state now, I force myself to eat, but in the morning it doesn’t work at all, in the afternoon and in the evening something else happens, for me now the morning is generally the most terrible time 🙁

girls, I had the same bullshit. when I was still with my ex, my nerves frayed, 5 years of relationship, 3 years of hell, I lost weight from 54 to 42 kg! with a height of 170, when he finally threw it into the hospital, he landed. there was exhaustion. I couldn’t eat, I couldn’t drink, I also had nausea and fever, there was some kind of jitters. all this at first. my hair fell out. I still collect bunches in the bath. cannot be restored. finally lost weight tin was.
the whole thing took over a year. such a hellish state. drank sedatives.
there is no more stress. improved slightly. but was replaced by a prolonged depression. I eat very little. and restless inside.
I know myself that everything depends on my psycho-state. As life gets better, I'll get better.
Yes, the current has been in *** for 3 years and the light is not visible. due to thinness extra complexes

3 years of depression, including that hellish year, maybe more, hell.

Thank you very much for your support. It turns out we all have similar problems. Now I'm eating more or less normally.

And I lost 7 kg on the background of problems with my husband. I don’t want to return them, but I don’t have an appetite anyway. And occasional vomiting after eating. And there is after all it is necessary - the body has become quite weak. And almost no sleep. Why do we women behave like this? Imagine that a man has lost his appetite because of problems with his wife. Difficult, right?

I can imagine how envy you all the participants of the branch "who lost weight on reduxine" -))))

but I generally need a doctor ((I weigh 38kg. Now, with a height of 160, I’m shaking all over, I can’t eat. My sides hurt. It's just that sedatives don't help me, I'm like a zombie, I can't go to work.

I couldn’t even write a normal message with some errors and a bunch of missing letters.

go in for sports: appetite will appear and nerves calms. There is nothing better than running outdoors.
What height are you? Because your weight does not seem low to me.
(I have 170 and 50kg)

the branch was started a long time ago, I don’t know if the author of the first message will read my post.
All in all. I have the same story, broshenko, blah blah blah. When it all happened, it was as if a knot was tied in my throat, I didn’t eat for a week, I lost 4 kg. Appetite bothered me a little, but this condition. endless days of fruitless waiting for a call, sleepless nights filled with half-sleep, half-delusion. strong sedatives without a prescription are not sold, but I really needed something like that. A week later, my mother got tired of watching me turn into a ghost, and she forced me to drink thirty drops of valocordin with very little water - a couple of tablespoons. Muck - brr. I thought I was going to vomit, I already ran to the bath. I came out of the bath without the trembling that had been pounding me all week. Briefly speaking. I drink the third day - three times. appetite began to return, and depression somehow recedes. It would seem - bullshit. valocordin drops for grannies. but there, as part of phenobarbital, they even tried to ban it last year. Apparently it works. If you sort it out - drink 4-5 times a day, a slight dizziness begins, it is better not to drive, because your attention is distracted. But calm as an elephant. honestly. Maybe it doesn't help everyone. but, thank all the gods - it helped me) by the way, there is also an extract of hop cones, and it is advised to collect it to return the appetite.
Good luck everyone)

Hello. I suffer from the same ailment as you, because of the nerves I refuse to eat, there is a slight nausea. From 56 kg I became 45, I struggled with this for 3 months. The most important recipe is to TAKE YOURSELF IN HANDS. I spent a lot of money on psychiatrists and psychologists and came to one if you don’t help yourself, no one will help. And I struggled with the loss of appetite like this, I get up in the morning doing light exercises, I don’t want to eat, but I eat one egg and one slice of bread with butter (that is, I forced myself to eat), at lunch I ate a little more porridge with oil, one cutlet and a cucumber, in the evening a piece of cake, gradually increased portions. I can’t say that it was easy for me, but I knew that if I want to live, I have to eat. Most importantly, inspire yourself that you are in a good mood, a good appetite. Just don’t use the NOT particle, such phrases as I DO NOT HAVE DIPRESSION cannot be spoken, as my psychologist explained to me, our brain does not perceive the particle not, so the phrase for our brain will sound - I HAVE DEPRESSION. And think less about what you need to eat, when you eat, learn poetry, distract yourself and do not dwell on thoughts about food. And everything will be fine for you.

I have the same problem, although I am a man, I am 22 years old. Family problems, my wife kicks me out of the house, because she found a replacement for me, I am trying in every possible way to improve relations, I am almost crawling at my feet, but everything is empty. I lost my appetite, as soon as I start eating, I feel sick. bad mood, at work I think only about my beloved. I’m slowing down, I can’t concentrate, and in the meantime she is talking to the ace with that goat, that’s all ***. we have a daughter, I don’t want to leave and leave her to this freak: (but she has already decided everything for herself, she wants to bring him into the house and kick me out. i.e. divorce! 🙁 what to do?! Help!

I'm skinny anyway. I'm turning into a skeleton now :(

All Hay. I don't know if the author will read it either. But a couple of months ago, from very strong experiences, I lost 6 kg of weight for a week. There was no appetite at all. Immediately underwent a complete examination of the gastrointestinal tract. Found a couple of issues. Including a not serious, but unpleasant disease - functional hyperbilirubinemia. Appetite returned, weight too. But as soon as I start to get nervous - in 2 days I can throw off 2-3 kg. In the moment. In general, appetite disappears due to neurovegetative disorders. Some because of worms, some because of all kinds of dyspepsia. So my advice to YOU ALL is that something torments you with your stomach and appetite - immediately go to the doctor and get tested. The sooner you find a problem (if found), the easier it is to deal with it.
All good health and good appetite.
Many may object to me - but marijuana, like nothing else, increases appetite! 🙂 smoke - and you will want to eat 100%!

It happened.
Only when she forced herself - such consequences.
Eat, and in fact "a piece does not fit in the throat", in the stomach, butterflies, beetles, caterpillars fly figuratively speaking.
Dream? What have you not read. and that milk and honey, and an open window, and a bath, and complete darkness.
only when there is no peace in the heart, no potion and medicine will help.
look not there.
search inside.
heart knows.

When the soul is bad, and there is no opportunity and strength to push through the situation, do not drive yourself into a dead end. Do not blame yourself for the fact that everything turned out this way and not otherwise; do not despise for weakness, impotence and cowardice. This will not solve the problems, the responsibility is yours, so bear it with honor. The body reflects the problems of the spirit, it simply has nowhere to go. Therefore, if you mentally self-eat, your body feels it and withers away. Let go of what cannot be returned, do not cling to anything. Forgive yourself for your mistakes and learn from them. Stand in front of the mirror and answer honestly, is it worth living on? Once you figure out what it's worth, you'll be fine.

hello. I have the same problem. I'm thin on my own, and when I'm nervous, I lose weight. I can’t look at myself in the mirror. Clothes don’t fit well, look unhealthy. 173 and weight 51. I feel comfortable at 59 kg. How to be. became insecure.

hello. I have the same problem. I'm thin myself, and when I'm nervous I lose weight. I can't look at myself in the mirror. Clothes don't fit well, look unhealthy. became insecure.

I have been suffering periodically from depression and stress for a year and a half now. I drank Paxil for 4 months. and everything is new. I want to cry almost constantly. I have no appetite. When it was the first time, I tried to help myself with the help of Gidazepam.

A similar situation arose when the MCH threw me, for two weeks of tears, tantrums, almost did not eat, at best drank and only smoked (((
A month later, I realized everything, accepted it and sort of calmed down, began to smile, a new love appeared, though I don’t really want to eat yet, but I try every day a little bit, but many times

My husband has stopped eating. He says the salary is small, you need to save. There is no appetite all the time. How can I help him?

due to problems, I lost 9 kg in 1.5 months. Persians and novopassites do not help already. The pressure is jumping, the heart also works randomly. .the slightest upset - into tears. a vicious circle. why are we like this. we all take it to heart. let's fight together. i think we are the best, and we will cope with the problems.

Damn, people, feel sorry for all of you so! I also had a sharp weight loss against the background of stress, however, positive - then problems with the heart rhythm arose. I wish everyone a speedy recovery spiritually and physically and the solution of all problems, eat to your health! :)

I’ve had vegeto vascular dystonia since I was 20 years old, I’m now 40, during these years it appeared and disappeared, but I didn’t lose weight, but as a year my VSD intensified, I lost 9 kilograms in a year, isn’t it all on a nerve basis? I don’t want to to lose weight more, I weighed 62 kg with a height of 166 cm, now I weigh 53 kg, I went around all the doctors everything is in order, well, the problems started with the keshechnek, there were 3 days of constipation, I lost another 2 kg in 3 days, they said I need to check the keshnik to make a clonoscopy to exclude serious diseases, now I eat fine appetite is always present even when I lost weight but I can’t gain weight, things weigh on me and I’ll soon go broke buying new ones, what should I do as I get better, the most important thing is the appetite Thank you in advance for your answer. Maybe it is necessary first of all to build up the nervous system.

hmm .. you read and don’t know .. rejoice or something that you’re not the only one, but still sad about this .. I’m 21 .. height 162 .. weight about 40 .. I was always thin .. in my mother .. but for for the last 2 years a lot of things have happened .. I was worried .. and because of my nerves I can’t eat .. you feel that your stomach is empty .. but how you look at food.
when I don’t worry .. appetite appears .. I want to eat every 2 hours .. but I can’t cram a lot .. sedatives don’t help .. I don’t know what to do ..

Against the backdrop of depression after parting with MCH, my appetite completely disappeared, for the 4th day I can’t eat anything more than an apple, I look at food and feel sick.

I thought I had one. on nervous grounds I can’t eat at all, I force myself through force, the feeling is when I start eating that I’m about to vomit. I have lost a lot of weight in recent months. I hope nothing serious with my health, I’ll see what happens next, if I don’t get better in a month, then I’ll go to the doctor.

A stressful situation, when appetite has disappeared due to nerves, regardless of a person’s desire, affects the work of all internal organs. Disorder of the nerves is primarily reflected in the digestive system, refusing to eat until the situation calms down.

The reasons that caused severe stress or nervous strain are different. The transition to a new job, parting with a loved one, the loss of loved ones, another important event. The state of shock in the body - loss of appetite, malaise. If stress is a temporary event, short-lived, the appetite will return by itself. You need to relax and calm down.

The loss of more than 10% of one's own weight and the failure to return the desire to eat speak of serious internal disorders. Failure to get enough nutrients leads to a loss of body strength. Decreased brain activity, lack of vitamins, symptoms: nausea, dizziness, disruption of the musculoskeletal system.

In adults

Stress is different. Every day a person experiences a lot of situations: at home, at work, on the road, on the street. Some do not greatly affect the central nervous system, others cause depression or severe overexcitation and loss of appetite occurs due to nerves.

Light tension

This is a frequent occurrence. Slight irritability, unpleasant memories, excitement when meeting with a friend. This is considered a slight tension, removed without the control of a person and without the use of drugs (distraction to other topics or concerns).

But it's not always easy to get distracted from the negative. The human brain continues to scroll through the situation, while simultaneously involving the owner in a stressful situation more and more. Not easy, but increased tension.

overvoltage

Stressful state of the body, taking away more strength. Weakness, dizziness, loss of energy. A person is in such a state when he solves important tasks every day, makes responsible decisions. Such behavior is inherent in politicians, businessmen.

But such stress is not considered obsessive. Removing increased stress will attract more body resources than with mild stress. But it won't do much harm to your health. A person must let go of the situation and let the brain relax, then everything will return to normal.

If you fail to abstract, and instead of calming the tension increases, obsessive thoughts may appear. Because of stress, a person is exhausted, the situation does not leave the brain, it is impossible to distract. There comes the next stage of nervous tension.

Severe tension with the appearance of obsessive thoughts

There is a nervous exhaustion of the body up to the appearance of unpleasant sensations inside, a depressive state, neuroses. At this stage, a disorder of the digestive system is possible, a person feels sick, vomiting, diarrhea, and the stomach hurts.

In children

Nervous tension in a child leads to a disorder of the nervous system, negatively affects the work of internal organs. Post-traumatic condition for children is even more dangerous. The task of parents is to detect the situation in time and eliminate its consequences.

Children, like adults, experience stress every day. On the children's body, he responds more actively. Signs of nervous tension in a baby:

irascibility;
muscle tension;
lack of active movements;
the child has pain in the abdomen, back and pain in the head;
unstable appetite;
dysfunction of the bladder and intestinal tract;
lack of concentration, disturbed sleep, capriciousness, gets tired quickly.

In adolescents, the symptoms of nervous tension are similar to the reaction of the body of adults. Adolescence is characterized by maximalism. The stressful situation is exaggerated and perceived as strongly as possible.

Causes of weight loss with nervous tension

Nerves affect the functioning of the whole organism, and the digestive system in particular. The functions of the internal organs are disrupted in an attempt to cope with stress. The causes of weight loss differ in adults and children.

adults

Reasons for lack of appetite and weight loss:

stress for any reason leads to overload at the level of emotions, overwork;
dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system against the background of emotional stress leads to disruption of the internal organs;
the presence of neurosis and depression leads to spasmodic phenomena in the digestive tract, which in turn leads to a decrease in appetite;
metabolism and hormone production are also disrupted by stress.

Each age of the child has its own reasons for weight loss associated with emotional stress:

Babies and younger preschoolers are sensitive to the long absence of their mother, the nervous tension of their parents, and the change in the rules of the daily routine.
Older preschoolers: going through a trip to a new kindergarten, new people, misunderstandings with parents, relationships with peers.
In adolescents, the emotional background is increased due to changes in the body itself, growing up.

Causes of stress conditions:

The second child appears in the family. The weak psyche of the older child leads to negative results. He feels unwanted, abandoned.
In the case of moving to a new place of residence, accordingly, a change in the familiar environment.
Frequent quarrels of parents or divorce.
Negative information coming from TV screens and from the Internet.

The effect of stress on appetite

The result of exposure to stressful situations on the body is a violation of the functions of the digestive organs, emotional exhaustion.

A prolonged lack of desire to eat leads to parasomnia, possibly even a complete lack of sleep.
The female body reacts to stress by disturbing the period of menstruation.
In a child's body and in adolescence, nervous tension results in vitamin deficiency, the protective function against infections decreases, the musculoskeletal system is not properly formed, and the risk of viral and infectious diseases is increased.
With severe depression or neurosis, anorexia nervosa develops, which quickly depletes the body and leads to a sharp decrease in weight.
Nervous tension is accompanied by pain syndromes throughout the body. Drowsiness, weakness, spasmodic phenomena, nausea, especially in the morning. Against the background of a violation of the motor functions of the intestine, heaviness appears in the stomach after eating, an upset.

How to gain weight

When stressed, the main thing is not to leave the body without the necessary substances and vitamins. In the human brain there is a center responsible for the feeling of hunger and satiety - the hypothalamus. It reacts to the level of glucose contained in the blood: low - you need to eat, high - you do not need to eat. When there are a lot of snacks in the diet, especially sweet ones, the body becomes deficient in the necessary micro and macro elements, which affects the state of health and causes discomfort in the abdominal region.

Following certain rules, you can cope with indigestion:

Make a meal schedule. Food comes 3 times a day and at certain hours.
The diet should contain carbohydrates, fats and proteins - 50% -25% -25%, respectively.
Sweets, chocolate and other sweet foods should be consumed no more than 100 g between breakfast-lunch, lunch-dinner, not on an empty stomach. Minimize or stop using these foods.

Medicines

Severe stress is a disease, it is necessary to start treating with medications after consulting a medical specialist. The treatment of mental and emotional causes, when the appetite has disappeared, is fundamentally different from the treatment of diseases not related to the nerves.

Antidepressants

They help restore appetite against the background of depression, neurosis and anorexia nervosa.

Prozac is a drug that increases the synthesis of serotonin (the hormone of happiness). The drug is sold in pharmacies freely available without a prescription. Often prescribed by a neurologist for adults and children. It helps to eliminate anxiety and panic conditions, relieves the syndrome of obsessive thoughts, restores the menstrual cycle. The constant use of the medicine helps balance the mental state and uplifts the mood.

Glycine is a herbal preparation that contains an amino acid. Affects the course of processes in the cerebral cortex, normalizes chemical reactions. Used from the first day of birth.

Persen, Novo-Passit, Deprim - antidepressants containing herbal ingredients, cheer up, cope with poor appetite.

Drugs with antiserotonin action

Drugs that eliminate the effect of serotonin in its deficiency. Indirectly affect appetite, change the psycho-emotional state for the better. The drugs include: granisetron, iprazohrom, lisuride and others.

Hepatoprotectors and tonic

The main effect of drugs is the normalization of metabolic processes, an increase in the general tone of the body.

Of course, there are special diets, the observance of which cannot be combined with abundant nutrition, but there are also situations at a time when you wash it and wanted to eat, but you can’t force yourself to do it. The reason for this is the lack of appetite. Any of us have experienced this many times in our lives.

What is lack of appetite

This is nothing more than a loss of sensation, which is directly related to the need for food. In other words, it comes to the very emotion that makes us have. With a poor appetite, a person may feel very hungry, but still not feel thirsty to eat anything.

Appetite may disappear as a result of any disease or on a nervous basis. It often happens that a person becomes so weak that he is simply unable to take food that would help him regain his lost energy. Of course, food is a source of strength and health. This is why sick people are constantly forced to eat something, except if they insist on refusing it.

Lack of appetite can act as a symptom of asthenia, depressive syndrome, neurosis and other mental disorders. All these syndromes are somehow associated with a decline in mood and a thirst to do something. A person who is exposed to them loses interest in what is happening, and actually does not react to food in any way.

There are many people who are obsessed with losing weight. First of all, we are talking about those who suffer from anorexia. Such people constantly consider themselves very fat (besides, if they are not) and believe that food, in addition, in small portions, can affect their figure in a negative way. The fact is that initially anorexia sufferers have a normal appetite, but over time they make sure that it disappears completely.

Lack of appetite may appear due to stress, nervous shock, disappointment. Excessive physical and intellectual stress is also rightfully possible to add to this list.

It is forbidden to turn a blind eye to poor appetite, because in addition, if it is not a symptom of any disease, it can still lead to some kind of disease. Such ailments can include diseases of the heart, stomach, and other organs, and it can itself become a cause of all kinds of mental disorders, which have already been mentioned above.

without a doubt, in the beginning it is worth determining the reason for its absence. In full, it may be that you simply do not have enough fresh air, rest, movement. Realize that one who sits still all day will not, under any circumstances, have a good appetite. Walk around the city, take a walk in the park, go to the gym, force yourself to run. In full, it may be that the result will be noticeable in a few hours. If nothing helps, then take a vacation and go somewhere far away.

To increase appetite, it is possible to use funds from the grandmother's first aid kit. The following may be recommended:

infusion made from sunflower petals;
infusion of ordinary oats;
infusion of cornflower light blue;
infusion of wormwood;
infusion of dandelion roots.

Of course, this is not the whole list of folk remedies that can help with loss of appetite, but any of them will help when it is really needed.

Doctors advise taking vitamins and special medications in such situations. Many psychologists say that the best way to force yourself is self-persuasion. Of course, you are not a child, but still try to convince yourself that you will not become huge and strong without the right amount of food.

Lack of appetite in anorexia is very difficult to cure on its own, respectively, in addition, you should not try to do without the help of experts.

Question to a psychologist

Psychologists Answers

Lyubachevsky Igor Anatolievich

Dear Marusya, you most likely may have nervous overwork, which in psychiatry is called an astheno-neurotic state, there is nothing wrong with that, its symptoms really are different, mostly frightening people with their unusualness. It is worth seeking qualified help from a psychotherapist or psychiatrist in order not to infect yourself with anxiety about a possible disease, normalize your anxiety and even out your level of activity for the next exam. An appeal to a psychologist will give the same result.

Lyubachevsky Igor Anatolyevich, psychologist in Khabarovsk

Shenderova Elena Sergeevna

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Hello Marusya! You should contact a psychiatrist, a psychotherapist in person - ONLY HE will be able to assess your condition, if necessary, prescribe appropriate treatment - it is beyond the competence of a psychologist to make preliminary diagnoses and recommend something!

Marusya, if you need coordinates - feel free to contact me - call or write - I will be glad to help you!

Shenderova Elena Sergeevna, psychologist Moscow

Kotolazova Alla Alexandrovna

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Hello, Marusya! There is no need to be afraid of your condition. You did the right thing in what you wrote, of course, you need help, but you can first turn to a clinical psychologist who will already recommend either psychotherapy or a psychiatrist. I had to deal with cases similar to yours. Exams have become a serious stress for you, and since the body is our main Informant, which reports on the state of affairs in general in a person (emotions, behavioral reactions, intrapersonal conflicts, etc.), and malfunctions in the body, those or others speak of failures in various processes of the psyche. You did the right thing, what you wrote, now you need to take the next step, turn to a specialist in person.

I'd be happy to help, please get in touch.

Kotolazova Alla Aleksandrovna, psychologist in Moscow

Galushkina Marina Kubaevna

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calm down, take your exams and after you pass everything, give yourself time to recover: both physical and psychological. Perhaps you will leave for this 2-3 weeks with vitamins and other recovery procedures. With a psychologist, you will need to clarify why it is so hard for you to pass the exam procedure - what do you invest in this besides testing your knowledge.

Sincerely, Galushkina Marina Kubaevna, psychotherapist. Saint Petersburg

Weight loss and nervous experiences: how to cope with critical weight loss

Any traumatic situation affects the work of the body. The stomach suffers, hair may fall out, general well-being worsens. One of the consequences of stress is a problem with weight. Moreover, some suffer from a set of extra pounds, while others are overtaken by a loss of appetite and weight loss to a critical norm. Some people begin to have health problems due to weakened immunity as a result of malnutrition, they cannot recover even a few grams. What do doctors say, what actions to take in such a difficult situation?

Physiology of weight loss

Why do people lose weight when stressed? A person loses calories even with short-term strong stress. Doctors calculated that at the time of a parachute jump, the body spends about 200 kilocalories and only a day after the shock returns to normal. What can we say about chronic stress., Daily experiences have an even more negative effect on metabolism.

Causes of weight loss with nervous tension

What causes such a situation as weight loss in stressful situations? The main reasons are as follows:

The instability and weakness of the nervous system leads to an eating disorder against the background of nervous experiences. A person cannot get better and experiences constant worries about this.
Hereditary factor: one or more relatives suffered from or have nutritional problems.
Frequent illnesses, weakened immune system. If emotional experiences are added to this, then the person loses his appetite. In severe cases, vomiting occurs after eating.
Asthenic physique. A person has a narrow chest, shoulders, thin arms and legs, muscles are underdeveloped. Asthenics usually have an increased metabolism, it is difficult for them to get better even with regular meals. Under stress, asthenics quickly lose weight, after long experiences it is most problematic for them to gain weight.

Effect of stress on appetite

Depression, hard work, quarrels, any experiences contribute to a change in taste preferences and can reduce appetite. Here is what people who suffer from lack of appetite write on the forums:

“I lost eight kilograms in three years. It all started with admission to the institute. I was very worried because of the exams, study was not easy. I lost my appetite, I literally force myself to eat. I feel bad, stomach problems started, I often catch a cold. How can I gain weight? - Lena, 21 years old

“I have already lost 10 kilograms after my divorce from my husband, there is no desire to eat. Before going to bed, I think about how tomorrow I will finally eat, but in the morning my thoughts are occupied with experiences. I look like a skeleton, the incentive to live has disappeared, there is no appetite, I dream of getting better ... ”- Vika, 25 years old

Loss of appetite against the background of experiences occurs very quickly, often a person realizes that something is wrong when the weight has already dropped dramatically.

Consequences of malnutrition under stress

What does weight loss lead to? The consequences of strong weight loss against the background of stress lead to the development of diseases and exhaustion of the body. The main possible problems:

A person cannot gain weight, as a result, body weight becomes critical.
Sleep problems. As a rule, insomnia torments, there are difficulties with falling asleep, superficial sleep.
Exhaustion leads to lethargy, dizziness, drowsiness.
In women, the menstrual cycle is disrupted. In severe cases, sometimes menstruation is absent for several months.
Due to the lack of nutrients, the functions of the musculoskeletal system are disrupted.

How to gain weight

What else can you do to gain weight?

The main recommendation is healthy sleep. If you can’t get sleep on your own, you can try herbal sedatives. Stronger drugs are prescribed by a doctor.
Don't get carried away with coffee. Caffeine raises cortisol, the stress hormone.
Eat small and varied. Eating should be at least five to six times a day.
Visit an endocrinologist and take the necessary tests.
Drink vitamin complexes regularly. Some vitamins increase appetite, with the help of them you can gain weight.

An important addition: if it is impossible to cope with the problem on your own and gain weight, you should definitely consult a doctor. Severe weight loss leads to serious illness.

Video: psychologist and hypnotherapist Nikolai Nikitenko "Insomnia, anxiety and weight loss"

Nervous Appetite Loss

This can manifest itself as a result of important events in life: the transition to another job, the loss of loved ones, a painful break in relations with a loved one.

Loss of appetite occurs due to distractions: all sorts of nonsense gets into the head, a person experiences excessive and prolonged nervousness, everything irritates. Sleep becomes very sensitive and bad. If these symptoms are found, you should consult a doctor so that he can prescribe the most appropriate medication.

Loss of appetite due to nerves occurs very quickly, but the appetite returns as soon as the nerves are in order. Valerian extract can restore calm, but should be used with caution. Valerian reduces the excitability of the central nervous system, but its excessive use leads to dulling of attention and a decrease in reaction. It should be taken into account that this product improves the activity of the gastrointestinal tract.

You can take drops purchased at a pharmacy, or prepare an infusion in this way: pour 1-2 teaspoons of dry raw materials with a glass of hot water and boil for one minute, then leave for 30 minutes and take 3-4 times a day after eating one dessert spoon.

So, if the appetite has disappeared as a result of stress, then valerian tincture will calm the nerves and will have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. When negative emotions take over a person, stress takes control over him, this leads to loss of appetite, weight loss and, as a result, deterioration in the condition of nails, hair, and skin. A healthy glow disappears, dark circles appear under the eyes, the skin tone becomes earthy.

As a result, getting out of this state is not so easy: many body systems suffer from stress and weight loss. If you cannot cope with this condition on your own, you need to urgently consult a specialist doctor. And some think how to reduce appetite in the evening.

Nervous appetite loss: what to do

At first glance, it seems that stress and depression cause disorders only of the nervous system. Any nervous disorder provokes a malfunction of all body systems, the autonomic nervous system.

55% lose their appetite, food seems less tasty.
In 30%, an emotional disorder provokes functional disorders of the intestines and digestion.
For 10%, unpleasant thoughts about life's problems distract them from eating.
Less than 5% develop nausea or vomiting due to nerves.

Lack of appetite can result in undesirable consequences with stress, which already negatively affects the body.

What to do if a person has experienced a mental disorder and refuses to eat? We'll tell you in the article.

Why is there no appetite when stressed?

Any disorder provokes nervous exhaustion, emotional overload, overwork.
Under stress, the autonomic nervous system, which controls the functioning of internal organs, suffers.
Neurosis and depression are a provoking factor in general tension, spasm of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, which is manifested by loss of appetite and an altered perception of the taste of food.
Being subjected to constant stress, the metabolism and secretion of hormones changes.
Low levels of leptin and estrogen, sudden changes in cortisol on the background of stress are one of the main causes of nervous loss of appetite.

What could be the consequences

Without treatment, the risk of rapid weight loss and nervous exhaustion is very high.

Prolonged lack of appetite can result in sleep disturbance, insomnia.
A frequent complication of nervous weight loss in women is menstrual irregularity.
In childhood and adolescence, there is a high risk of vitamin deficiency, a sharp decrease in immunity, impaired formation of the musculoskeletal system, susceptibility to colds and viral diseases.
A dangerous consequence of neurosis and depression is anorexia nervosa with rapid weight loss to the point of exhaustion.
Loss of appetite is accompanied by headache, severe drowsiness and weakness, muscle pain, arrhythmia, muscle spasms, impaired intestinal motility.

In any nervous disorder, nutrition is an important factor in maintaining bodily functions.

How to recover from an eating disorder

Appetite regulates the function of intake of nutrients, proteins, fats and carbohydrates. The hunger and satiety center is located in the hypothalamus. If the blood glucose level drops, a signal is given to eat and increase energy balance.

With an unbalanced diet and the habit of snacking on sweets, the body does not receive the necessary amount of nutrients.

It will be possible to restore an eating disorder by observing three simple rules:

You should eat at least three times a day.
In nutrition, you need to adhere to the formula of 50% carbohydrates, 25% proteins and 25% fats.
Sweets should be consumed in small amounts (up to 100 g) as a snack between main meals, and never consumed on an empty stomach.

Replenishing amino acid deficiencies

The cause of poor sleep and appetite, fatigue and malaise can be a lack of amino acids. For humans, tryptophan is an essential amino acid, which is involved in the regulation of the synthesis of vitamin B3 and appetite. You can fill the gap with certain products:

Soy and legumes, lentils, chickpeas, peas.
Dairy products, yogurt, milk, fermented baked milk, kefir.
All nuts contain tryptophan. It is enough to consume up to 50 g of almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts per day.
Mushrooms and dried fruits, dates, raisins, figs.
Meat and fish, especially marine.

B vitamins

Essential vitamins in food:

Walnuts contain a sufficient amount of vitamin B1, B5 and B6.
Bananas are rich in vitamin C and B5-6.
Almonds, cashews are the source of the whole complex of group B - B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9.
Avocados and oats are rich in vitamins B1, B5 and B6.
Spirulina, spinach, asparagus and pumpkin are rich in vitamins B12 and B6.

Foods rich in zinc

In the body, zinc takes part not only in the metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and enzymes, but also contributes to sexual development, the functioning of the immune system and the work of the pancreas with the synthesis of insulin.

You can make up for the lack of zinc with the following products:

barley and buckwheat;
lean meat of turkey, rabbit and duck;
peas beans and chickpeas;
low-fat cheese and cottage cheese;
pine nuts, peanuts.

Medications to increase appetite

First of all, you need to make sure the cause of the eating disorder, since the methods of treating a psycho-emotional disorder are extremely different from the treatment of somatic diseases.

Restore appetite in the syndrome of anorexia nervosa, depression and neurosis.

Indirectly affect appetite and improve psycho-emotional state.

Regulate metabolism and increase tone.

Participates in metabolic processes and restores the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, thereby regulating eating behavior and appetite.

The Importance of Diet

Regular nutrition not only enriches the body with essential nutrients, but also sets the rhythm for the functioning of all digestive and metabolic organs. At the same time, it is important to eat regularly and balanced, observing the rate of intake of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

Optimally four or five meals a day.

Breakfast should be in the first 2 hours after waking up, in a 2:1 ratio of carbohydrate and protein foods.
The first snack can be between breakfast and lunch. Suitable fruits, light salad, dairy products.

Lunch should contain at least 40% protein, 30% fat and 30% carbohydrates. The proportion of simple carbohydrates - flour and sweet, should be one third less than the amount of complex carbohydrates (cereals, cereals, legumes).
The optimal second snack is protein products (eggs, cottage cheese), nuts, 1 fruit of your choice, vegetables in any form.
Dinner should be light, mostly protein with enough vegetables and fiber. Carbohydrates before bed are not recommended.

Appetite stimulants - spices and seasonings

Some foods especially increase hunger and appetite, and can rightfully replace drugs.

Marinades, pickles, canned and lightly salted cucumbers and tomatoes.
Herb-based spices - basil, cilantro, dill, red paprika and chili.
Ground black and white pepper.
Horseradish, mustard, ginger and wasabi.
Fresh sour berries or fruit drinks from cranberries, lingonberries, lemon and pomegranate juice.

However, if there is a stomach disease, gastritis or peptic ulcer, it is forbidden to stimulate the appetite with peppery, salty and sour foods. This can provoke inflammation of the gastric mucosa and exacerbation of the underlying disease.

Conclusion

Loss of appetite may not be the only manifestation of emotional overstrain and stress. In order to prevent nervous exhaustion and anorexia in a depressive state, it is not worth resorting to methods of increasing appetite without the advice of a doctor. At present, an experienced neuropsychiatrist can easily identify the causes of poor appetite, and prescribe the most appropriate treatment and remedies that will not harm the body.

No appetite from nerves

Our body reacts in its own way to chronic stress, the impact of which affects all organs and systems without exception, attacking the weakest places first. Chronic stress not only negatively affects the digestive organs and the cardiovascular system, but also affects our appearance - it provokes dandruff, hair loss, the herpes virus is activated in the body, the immune system is seriously affected, and therefore overcome colds. Our eating behavior also suffers from nervous tension. Many people have a habit of "biting" stress, which often leads to a serious weight gain, while others, on the contrary, suffer from loss of appetite during stress. How to get rid of nervous tension and not bring weight loss up to a critical norm.

Causes of stress weight loss

To understand why weight loss occurs under stress, you need to understand the physiology of weight loss. Scientists have proven that even with short-term, but sufficiently strong nervous tension, there is a loss of calories. So, passing the exam, students lose about 200 kilocalories, which is comparable to a parachute jump. However, after a day the body recovers, which does not happen if a person experiences chronic stress, when nervous tension from experiences affects the metabolic processes in the body. Our body perceives chronic stress as a disease in which loss of appetite is a response of the body to nervous tension, which in turn causes chronic fatigue and depressive disorders. Therefore, loss of appetite during stress and weight loss are “news” from the body that it is time to relieve nervous tension and regain weight and appetite.

So why is chronic stress the cause of weight loss? Experiencing everyday stress, it is difficult for a person to relax, switch his thoughts and emotions to more important matters, which often leads to smooth muscle tone, muscle spasm, including the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, which reduces the need for food.

The following factors provoke weight loss in chronic stress:

An unstable nervous system, as evidenced by the emerging nervous tension for any reason, even without significant significance;
The absence of a cult of food in the family or one of the close relatives who had problems with changing eating behavior;
A weakened immune system and frequent illnesses, which are accompanied by emotional overstrain, provoke loss of appetite during stress;
Body type also matters. Loss of appetite during stress especially affects people with asthenic physique (thin limbs, narrow chest, underdeveloped muscles). Asthenics, as a rule, have an increased metabolism, which prevents weight gain even with regular meals, and in a state of chronic stress leading to nervous tension, losing weight is not difficult.

What is the risk of weight loss

What is the risk of weight loss? Loss of appetite during stress can lead to serious consequences, in which body weight can become critical, sleep disturbances appear, in which insomnia occurs in various manifestations (difficulty falling asleep, interrupted sleep, superficial sleep, early awakening). Exhaustion of the body caused by loss of appetite during stress often leads to frequent dizziness, lethargy and drowsiness, and a decrease in concentration. In women, exhaustion of the body is also reflected in the hormonal background, reduced production of estrogen leads to menstrual irregularities. In addition, the lack of nutrients obtained from food seriously affects the state of the musculoskeletal system, disrupting its physiological functions.

How to regain your weight and appetite

How to regain your weight and appetite against the background of nervous tension and emotional experiences? First of all, you need to neutralize the stress factor by analyzing it and finding a way out of it yourself or with the help of a psychotherapist, as well as using various relaxation methods.

In addition, healthy sleep will help restore weight and appetite, which will be restored by sedatives of plant origin, less dangerous than synthetic sleeping pills, which have a number of side effects that cause addiction and dependence. Herbs that have a mild sedative effect and enhance bile secretion, which helps to increase appetite, include valerian officinalis, peppermint, hop seedlings, lemon balm, St. only a calming effect and promoting healthy sleep, but also normalizing the secretion of the glands of the digestive system.

For ease of administration, preparations produced on the basis of these medicinal crops are recommended - Valerian P, Motherwort P, St. The use of these innovative herbal preparations is of particular importance and a clear advantage over other herbal remedies, as they contain "live" plant materials, which can only be achieved with the use of cryo-treatment, which preserves all the healing power of "living" nature. The composition of the recommended preparations produced according to the Secrets of Longevity technology also includes vitamin C, which not only enhances the effect of biologically active substances of medicinal plants, but also neutralizes the effect of free radicals, the increased production of which in the body occurs under the influence of stress.

Vitamin C increases the body's resistance to stress and stimulates the immune system, which is especially important for people with reduced immunity.

To improve the quality of sleep, you can take drugs produced in the form of pills according to traditional technology, containing vegetable raw materials: Dragee Valerian P, Dragee Motherwort P, dragee of the "Evening" series: Dragee Evening Plus, Dragee Evening Forte, Dragee Evening VCM, including fees sedative medicinal plants.

To regain weight and appetite, you need to be more attentive to nutrition, which should be organized at least 5-6 times a day, while excluding drinks that increase the production of the stress hormone - cortisol (strong tea, coffee, alcohol), replacing them with a decoction of rose hips or hawthorn, which have a slight sedative effect and are rich in vitamin C, or freshly squeezed fruit juices (preferably from citrus fruits).

An exhausted body with loss of appetite from stress requires a significant amount of nutrients, which will be replenished by the vitamin complex Apitonus P, which contains apiproducts, which are a storehouse of all substances useful for human life and an antioxidant complex that restores all redox reactions in the body.

Unstable work of the nervous system and sudden weight loss can be associated with a dysfunction of the thyroid gland, therefore, it is imperative to undergo an examination by an endocrinologist and do not forget to visit a doctor in a timely manner, since sudden weight loss can indicate the development of very serious diseases.

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Lost appetite due to nerves

In the Healthy lifestyle section, to the question I lost my appetite due to nervousness, what should I do? set by the author Valery Tretyakov the best answer is Tips for those who want to increase their appetite

Better less, but often. If you do not want to eat, do not force your body in large portions. The stomach is much more willing to accept small portions of food, so it is more advisable to switch to more frequent meals, but in a smaller volume.

Delicious and beautiful. Prepare dishes from your favorite products and do not forget to serve them beautifully so that saliva flows from the mere sight.

Drink more fluids. Oddly enough, but one of the most common causes of loss of appetite is dehydration or, more simply, dehydration.

Spices, seasonings, salinity, fats. All sorts of spices and seasonings stimulate the production of gastric juice, thereby stimulating the appetite.

It is not worth waiting for the appetite to rise from something insipid and boring - he is not interested in it. Use mustard, pepper, horseradish, chicory, dandelion leaves, rosemary.

Organize your meals. Make it a rule to always eat at the same time, so that the body gets used to this regimen and already knows and anticipates the upcoming meal.

Do not knock down your appetite with light snacks on the go and sweets. To activate the work of the stomach, eat salads of fresh vegetables and fruits about half an hour before the main course.

Vitamins. Often the cause of a decrease in appetite lies in the deficiency of vitamins and minerals, so to increase your appetite, after consulting a doctor, pick up a good multivitamin complex. Especially effectively activates appetite vitamin B12 and ascorbic acid.

Bad habits. Quit smoking at last! If you deprive the body of the pleasure that it receives from the next dose of nicotine, it will try to find it in something else, most often in food.

Wrong daily routine is also a bad habit, so try to alternate work and rest, and most importantly - a good healthy sleep.

Active lifestyle. Sports, hiking in the fresh air, dancing, and even the banal regular walking of your beloved four-legged friend will help to normalize and increase your appetite, because, as you know, you need to work up an appetite, and it’s difficult to do this while lying on the couch and switching channels with the remote control.

Excellent help to increase appetite infusions of bitter herbs, complex herbal preparations.

Plants that stimulate appetite include: wormwood, bison, mustard, parsnip, horseradish, chicory, yarrow, dandelion, gentian, calamus, blackcurrant, plantain, watch.

What can cause loss of appetite and how to increase it?

A complete lack of appetite is a wake-up call signaling malfunctions in the body (endocrine disorders, rheumatic diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, etc.). Let's try to figure out what are the causes of poor appetite, is it possible to quickly improve nutrition and restore health.

Why does the appetite disappear?

Decreased appetite or refusal to eat leads to nutritional imbalance, a decrease in nutrients and blood glucose, which is dangerous for the normal functioning of the body. The main functions of food - energy, bioregulatory, plastic, adaptive, protective, signal-motivational - ensure the vital activity of the body and the constancy of the internal environment. Once in the body, food contributes to the construction of new cells, participates in the formation of enzymes and hormones, replenishes the body with proteins, minerals and vitamins.

If there is no appetite for a long time or any other violation of the habitual attitude to food appears, this is a signal that a person needs help. A psychotherapist, a gastroenterologist, a nutritionist, an endocrinologist are specialists who will establish the causes of appetite disorders and help restore it.

Loss or decrease in appetite in adults can have a number of causes:

Intoxication of the body as a result of inflammatory processes and poisoning.

Occurs during SARS, intestinal infections, hepatitis B and C, chronic renal failure. Intoxication is accompanied by acute rheumatic diseases (lupus erythematosus, polyarthritis, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis), food poisoning, drugs, low-quality alcohol, carbon monoxide. A person has practically no appetite, weakness appears, as the body hardly digests food. You can not force-feed the patient, so as not to harm. It is helpful to drink plenty of fluids, which will help to get rid of toxins that have arisen during the body's fight against infection. To find out the cause of the ailment, it is recommended to take a detailed blood test and sowing feces for intestinal infection pathogens.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. acute conditions.

Digestive disorders occur with gastritis, enteritis, colitis, stomach ulcers, liver diseases. Accompanied by nausea, vomiting, heartburn, belching with bitterness, pain in the esophagus and stomach. At the same time, a person is purely reflexively afraid to eat. Frequent fractional meals are recommended (liquid porridge based on oatmeal, buckwheat, semolina, rice groats, without salt and seasonings). Such a diet should be supplemented with traditional treatment prescribed by a doctor. It is important to undergo an ultrasound of the abdominal organs, fibrogastroscopy (for gastritis), do a complete blood count and liver tests. To exclude viral hepatitis, it is recommended to donate blood for hepatitis B and C.

Violations in the work of the endocrine system.

They lead not only to loss of appetite, but also to rapid fatigue, constant drowsiness, lowering blood pressure, slowing down speech. These symptoms persist for many years. Pathologies of the thyroid gland are sometimes associated with improper functioning of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus.

It is necessary to be examined by an endocrinologist, donate blood for thyroid hormones T3, T4 and TSH. If you suspect a malfunction of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, the doctor will prescribe a computed tomography of the brain.

Metabolic disorders due to oncology.

Malignant formations disrupt the body's metabolism, so taste sensations are distorted and appetite disappears. A person feels nauseous, weakness appears, often there is intolerance to meat and dairy products. An oncologist, if a malignant tumor is suspected, prescribes examinations in accordance with clinical manifestations and, based on the results, prescribes treatment.

Diseases of the nervous system, psychological disorders (loss of appetite in depression, neurosis, dementia).

Appetite can change both downward and upward. Loss of appetite due to nervousness is characterized by the absence of a sense of taste of food. Sometimes the mere mention of food or its smell causes a negative reaction, up to nausea and vomiting. A person eats only to survive, because the food itself does not bring pleasure, and even a small portion of the food taken causes a feeling of fullness in the stomach.

Anorexia nervosa is one of the mental disorders and is common among young girls. Pathological thirst to correct the “flaws” of the figure at any cost, even at normal weight, leads to refusal of food. Over time, a persistent aversion to food appears, muscles atrophy, and the functioning of the musculoskeletal system is disrupted. Patients refuse food for so long that it ceases to be absorbed by the body. There is a change in the psyche, and the person is no longer able to independently get out of this state. A psychotherapist will help, and in severe cases, inpatient treatment.

Loss of appetite during pregnancy, in children and the elderly

If a child has lost his appetite, he receives less vitamins, micro, macro elements necessary for growth and development. Babies do not want to eat when their baby teeth are being cut (from 3 months to 3 years), since this process is often accompanied by fever and pain. Infants and older children refuse food with stomatitis (rashes and sores on the oral mucosa), which causes pain.

Pregnant women may lose their appetite for a short time. Foods that a woman loved before pregnancy often cause disgust at the beginning of the term, morning or afternoon nausea appears, which does not contribute to appetite.

What increases appetite

There are simple ways to increase appetite:

Fractional nutrition is better perceived by the body. It is recommended to eat small meals in 4-5 meals at the same time. Beautiful table setting will help whet your appetite.

Walking in the fresh air and physical activity will give you a boost of energy and stimulate your appetite.

Having lost the pleasure of nicotine and alcohol, the body will look for it in something else, and most often in food.

Healing infusions of herbs and products.

Wormwood infusion, mint tea, radish juice, onion, garlic, parsnip, chicory, calamus, blackcurrant, plantain, all citrus fruits, green vegetables increase intestinal motility, strengthen the stomach, increase appetite. A course of vitamins, minerals, ascorbic acid will strengthen the body and stimulate appetite.

In case of poisoning or overeating, clean drinking water is the best medicine. It flushes out poisons and toxins from the body. Dehydration disrupts all vital processes at the cellular level.

With gastritis and other pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, kidney disease, rheumatic diseases, you need to get qualified medical advice and treatment.

Improving appetite contributes to short-term fasting for 12 or 24 hours. The body will rest, get rid of the remnants of undigested food, poisons and toxins. With gastritis, fasting is contraindicated.

The inclusion in the diet of fermented milk products (kefir, yogurt) and fiber (microcrystalline cellulose, vegetables, fruits, bran) in large quantities restores the digestive system, normalizes the intestinal microflora and stimulates appetite.

Conclusion

In order to increase the appetite of a child or an adult, it is necessary to find out and eliminate the causes of violations in a timely manner (to cure diseases, change lifestyle, adjust the diet). A healthy appetite will ensure good health and mood for many years of life.

A good appetite has always been considered a sign of health and normal functioning of the body. The feeling of hunger is a natural phenomenon that signals that a person needs to “recharge” and restore the spent energy. Accordingly, a lack of interest in food may indicate a number of diseases or malfunctions in the internal organs. What does the lack of appetite in adults mean, and in what cases should you see a doctor?

No appetite: causes in an adult

What is a healthy appetite?

The signal that the body needs to replenish its reserves of proteins, carbohydrates and other substances is formed in the brain. Through the neural endings, it is transmitted to the digestive organs, as a result of which the secretion of gastric juice is activated, the level of insulin in the blood rises, and the person feels hunger.

The mechanisms of our appetite

Lack of appetite indicates failures in this process - these can be diseases of the digestive tract, hormonal disorders, oncology, and much more.

Causes of loss of appetite may be caused by diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

The reasons for the loss of interest in food are divided into pathological, that is, those that are the result of malfunctions in the body, and non-pathological - they do not pose a threat to health and do not require medical intervention.

Non-pathological causes of loss of appetite

Non-pathological causes can be distinguished from health-threatening conditions by a number of features. In this case, there is no appetite for 3-5 days (maximum a week), after which the body's work returns to normal on its own. Such episodes recur no more than once a month, do not cause serious weight loss, and are not accompanied by nausea, weakness, fever, or other symptoms. Such reasons include the impact on the body of external factors and some changes in its work, which can be corrected without medical intervention.

Accommodations. Lack of appetite can be observed in certain conditions - for example, in very hot weather or a sharp change in climatic zones.

In hot weather, most people lose their appetite.

Chronic fatigue and lack of appetite

Loss of appetite due to stress

Eating disorders

In pregnant women, lack of appetite can be caused by toxicosis

A decrease in appetite is often observed in older people, which can also be considered a variant of the norm - in adulthood, the metabolic and digestive processes in the body slow down.

Pathological causes of lack of appetite

The reasons for the loss of interest in food, which are associated with various diseases, pose a serious health hazard. Vitamins, trace elements and nutrients cease to enter the body, which over time can lead to general exhaustion and even death. These include:

infectious diseases and exacerbations of chronic ailments;
disruption of the endocrine system (especially those associated with pancreatic dysfunction);
diseases of the digestive tract;

In this case, loss of appetite is usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, dizziness, abdominal pain, etc. With the development of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible, since such a condition threatens with serious consequences.

Of particular concern should be cases when a person feels sick from one type of food, or he begins to experience an aversion to once-favorite foods (for example, meat dishes) - this phenomenon often accompanies cancer.

If you feel sick from food, you need to seriously think about the state of health

What to do with loss of appetite?

If the lack of appetite is not accompanied by additional symptoms, you can try to restore it by following simple rules. If you are disgusted with food, you should not force the body - it is better to eat when you want, in small portions, but at the same time it is advisable to streamline your meal and eat at about the same time. Dishes should be tasty, healthy and beautifully presented - so that interest in food wakes up only from one kind.

Decorate dishes with fresh herbs

In addition, with a decrease in appetite, you should drink as much water as possible to prevent dehydration, walk more often in the fresh air, engage in physical activity and fully relax. It is recommended to use vitamin complexes, especially those that contain vitamin B12 and ascorbic acid.

Vitamins of group B and PP

Vitamins C, E, D, K

What should the menu for loss of appetite in adults consist of? The key rule is that the diet should be balanced, contain all the trace elements and nutrients necessary for health. In addition, there are a number of products that increase appetite - first of all, these are spices, spices, spicy and salty dishes, as well as marinades. True, it is categorically not recommended to abuse them - in large quantities, such food can cause digestive disorders, gastritis and even an ulcer.

Spices improve appetite, but do not abuse them

You should also not eat a lot of fatty and heavy foods - after eating, there should be a feeling of fullness, and not heaviness and overflow of the stomach.

Do not abuse foods that are heavy on the stomach

Before eating, you can drink a gram of dry red wine or other light alcohol with a bitter aftertaste - aperitifs in reasonable quantities contribute to a good appetite.

Weak alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, the purpose of which is to slightly quench your thirst and stimulate your appetite. They serve snacks.

Classic Venetian aperitif

Foods that improve appetite include:

black radish juice - take a tablespoon for several days, washed down with a spoonful of clean water;

The rule of such treatment is as follows: from potent means (horseradish, mustard, onion, radish) you need to choose one, and it should be used no more than 20 days in a row.

Medications to increase appetite

Medicines that increase appetite should be used only in extreme cases after consulting a doctor. Each of them has a number of contraindications and side effects, and if used incorrectly and dosage can cause serious harm to the body.

Causes and consequences of weight loss due to stress

The body's response to stress

Any nervous breakdown causes serious disturbances in the body systems. The central nervous system suffers the most, as indicated by the occurrence of various autonomic disorders. Loss of appetite in most cases indicates problems of an emotional nature. This leads to a significant decrease in body weight, which adversely affects the general well-being of patients. People suffering from chronic stress are literally melting before our eyes. Poor and irregular nutrition causes a weakening of the immune system, as a result of which the body becomes vulnerable to many diseases, in particular viral pathologies.

Reasons for sudden weight loss

Stress is the main factor that adversely affects a person's appetite. In some cases, nervous tension causes insatiable hunger and people begin to consume a lot of junk and fatty foods. However, obesity is considered a fairly rare consequence of mental disorders. Much more often there is a reverse trend - weight loss under stress. Emotional stress does not allow you to completely relax and tune in to eating. There is a spasm of all the muscles of the body, including the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, so there is no need to eat. In addition, appetite knocks down and upset the emotional background. Constant thoughts about accumulated problems are so distracting that thoughts about food recede into the background.

Stress weight loss occurs in both adults and children. There are too many factors that can cause a nervous shock. Problems at school in teenagers, conflicts in the family, financial trouble, illness. Simply put, every person is faced with stressful situations every day, and if his nervous system is not stable, then its activity is disrupted with subsequent complications.

What does weight loss lead to?

The consequences of malnutrition can be very detrimental, and if at first weight loss can please (especially for women), then further weight loss can cause the development of such a serious disease as anorexia. This pathology progresses mainly against the background of mental disorders, in particular stress and depression. Anorexia nervosa is very difficult to treat, so patients very rarely manage to cope with the disease and regain their original weight.

The consequences of a prolonged lack of appetite and exhaustion of the body also become:

decrease in brain activity;
drowsiness and lethargy;
sleep disorders;
violations of the functions of the musculoskeletal system;
dizziness and weakness;
muscle spasms;
cardiac arrhythmia;
menstrual irregularities in women.

Troubleshooting

Losing weight under stress should encourage seeking qualified medical help. If timely measures are not taken to slow down the processes of weight loss and eliminate the main causes of loss of appetite, then the body can become very weak.

Nervous exhaustion leads to an aggravation of the course of stress and causes it to become chronic.

In order to regain your appetite and stop weight loss on your own, you need to use any ways to deal with stress - apply psychotherapy methods, increase physical activity, find a useful and distracting activity or hobby. At the same time, do not forget about the control of the regime of work and rest. To restore strength, the body will need a lot of vitamins and good sleep. You can learn more about the methods of treating stress and its consequences from a specialist.

> What to do if appetite is lost due to nervousness?

What to do if appetite is lost due to nervousness?

When the stomach hurts on a nervous basis, this condition cannot be classified according to any particular disease.

Typically, doctors use the term "gastric neurosis" for a range of stomach conditions, such as indigestion (functional dyspepsia), bloating, or even changes in bowel habits.

The diagnosis is usually made by a doctor after tests and tests can find any specific cause of the stomach condition and understand why it hurts.

In most cases, the stomach can hurt as a result of problems with the nervous system or the presence of anxiety.

Many factors can lead to nausea or pain that affects the stomach (when it hurts regularly and the pain does not stop for a long time).

Viruses and bacteria are the main physical causes of pain, nausea and vomiting.

However, it is emotions, especially anxiety, stress and excitement, that can contribute to a decrease in immunity, weaken the body and lead to negative consequences in the form of infectious diseases and frequent pain that radiates to the stomach.

Among the causative factors of this type, it is worth highlighting:

social anxiety. Each person may experience it in certain situations. Whether it's going to a party where people you don't know, or the first day of school or a new job that makes people nervous.
stress or fear. Banal things can be attributed to this factor: making another mortgage payment for an apartment, entering a university, or a bully who met on the street.
Overexcitation. This is the most common factor for indigestion. Thinking about a grand big wedding, graduation day, or a long-awaited vacation can cause increased levels of arousal and, as a result, this leads to abdominal pain (and the stomach can hurt for a long period).

The human digestive system and the processes within it can be greatly affected by changes in emotions and condition, such as stress, anxiety, depression, and other nervous disorders.

The mental state also affects the physiological state.

Some doctors believe that when a person receives a “portion” of stress, excess acid released in the stomach causes irritation of its mucous membrane, leading to the appearance of symptoms that mimic heartburn.

A condition known as irritable bowel syndrome, combined with stress and anxiety, as well as a cranky nervous system, can additionally cause nerve pain in the stomach.

In children, it often appears as a result of bullying from peers and pressure from teachers during the learning process and passing tests.

Chronic nerve strain can also cause and exacerbate stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

According to recent studies, people tend to worry about issues such as health, money or career all the time (that is, on an ongoing basis), which leads to irritable bowel syndrome over time, while the condition becomes chronic and worsens .

Common symptoms of gastric neurosis consist of:

diarrhea;
constipation
diarrhea alternating with constipation;
mucus or blood in the stool;
chronic abdominal pain (the stomach may ache in waves).

Other symptoms include:

Ulcers.
Vomit.
Nausea.
Regurgitation (acid reflux, irritating stomach).
heartburn.
Abdominal fullness.
Bloating after eating.
Discomfort or pain in the stomach, when the latter hurts often and intensely.
Belching and flatulence.

At times, overeating or eating any foods that cause additional allergies can also lead to the above symptoms.

Most symptoms last for a few days, however, once they become common, they can cause a range of complications that can easily disrupt a person's normal life.

Prevention and treatment

Stomach pain due to nerves and stress can be treated with medication and some lifestyle changes.

Depending on the diagnosis and severity of the leak, your doctor may prescribe psychotropic medications, anti-nausea medications, or medications for diarrhea or constipation.

For those who suffer from nervous anxiety and a "nervous stomach" (when it hurts a lot due to stress), certain types of antidepressants are specifically prescribed.

Antacids may also be prescribed to help relieve stomach pain by reducing bloating, acid secretion, and gas.

Apart from these drugs, herbal remedies also help in reducing indigestion problems.

Herbs such as peppermint, ginger, chamomile, etc. have carminative properties that prevent gas from forming in the digestive tract.

They are light and can help relieve common gastrointestinal problems.

Valerian, catnip, tarragon, angelica, fennel, anise, etc., are herbs that can not only relax a person with overexertion, but also relieve him of indigestion.

Regular exercise and proper nutrition can also keep your mind and body healthy.

The practice of meditation and deep breathing techniques such as pranayama have healing properties if used on a regular basis.

Stress, anxiety and depression definitely contribute to the appearance of stomach pain (it often hurts and bothers a person).

In most cases, abdominal pain is temporary, however, when it becomes chronic, this suggests that you need to urgently contact a medical institution to a specialist.

People who experience pain in the abdomen due to nerves tend to observe its manifestations in one part of the abdomen (left or right side).

The pain tends to be so severe that it is sometimes difficult for the person to walk.

In case the patient suffers from stomach pain due to nerves, he should take appropriate measures to rest and learn to enjoy life without nerves.

There are some very simple methods that can be used to get rid of nerve problems that lead to stomach pain.

Ginger (or ginger root) is very popular for soothing the stomach and reducing the chance of stomach irritation. It is excellent for helping with digestive problems and for relieving cramps.

It is also anti-viral, which means it can help fight a cold or flu.

If a person does not like the strong taste of ginger, you can eat it raw or add some sugar to it.

It is also possible to turn ginger into tea: you just need to add a small amount of grated ginger to hot water, it must be infused in it for several minutes, then you can drink it.

Peppermint is also a good stress reliever and the main factor in stomach pain, i.e. weak nerves.

It has been used for thousands of years to improve the digestive process and fight indigestion.

You can use both fresh mint leaves, and put them in water for a while and then drink this tincture.

Alternatively, it is possible to make tea from mint leaves. If the leaves of this plant are not on hand, you can buy mint tea bags at any grocery store.

This is a very popular type of tea and is very easy to find. It is enough just to boil water and pour mint leaves with boiling water for 3-5 minutes, and then drink.

In addition, almost everyone has baking soda in their home: it's a popular product with hundreds of uses.

Instead of buying dubious drugs to treat stomach cramps, you can just use the baking soda that everyone has on hand.

Baking soda is just sodium bicarbonate and works like an antacid pill that reduces the symptoms of many common ailments such as indigestion, heartburn, nausea, and post-stress stomach pain.

You need to mix a teaspoon of baking soda with warm water and drink that mixture to relieve the condition.

Rice is also wonderful in curing upset and stomach pains, especially if the stomach pains are accompanied by diarrhea and were caused by nervousness.

Rice is a light and tender food that is high in fiber.

It is also ideal for absorbing liquids, so it can help cure diarrhea and harden stools. This product absorbs any toxins in the stomach that cause pain in it.

It is also advisable to practice certain breathing exercises to help calm the nerves.

This can be done by closing your eyes and slowing down your breath. You need to hold your breath, mentally counting to five, and then slowly exhale the air.

This exercise can be done about ten times to help slow down the rapid beating of the heart.

In addition, it will help to calm down any person after a chaotic and stressful day. You can do these breathing exercises anywhere and at any time to calm down and quickly relieve stress.

In any case, as soon as there are symptoms of pain due to nerves, you should not panic and take all the medicines in a row, you need to consult a doctor who will tell you why there are pains in the stomach and how to deal with them.

It is also necessary to practice a healthy lifestyle and, if necessary, make certain changes to it. You don't need to live on nervous grounds, you need to live on optimistic ones!

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Every person at least once in his life experienced a serious event that could cause a great surge of emotions and stress.

Even a wedding can cause great anxiety. Some people note the appearance of vomiting from a strong psycho-emotional overstrain.

The phenomena are quite common, but you need to make sure that nausea does not occur against the background of pathologies of the internal organs. Nervous shock happens, but you need to know how to deal with it.

In most cases, they are solved at home, but there are also situations in which only a specialist can help you figure it out.

You need to figure out why a person starts to feel sick. Especially if there were no prerequisites for this.

Signs of nausea from nerves

If nausea occurs constantly and is accompanied by severe pain in the abdomen, then most likely the problem is caused by the digestive tract. You can find out exactly about this from the experts.

The first thing to do is to see a therapist. He, in turn, after examining and collecting an anamnesis, will refer to narrow-profile doctors. He is a neurologist and psychotherapist.

There should be no doubt if the nausea arose due to experienced or upcoming important situations that could cause a strong outburst of emotions. At the same time, emotions are not the most pleasant and nervous.

Signs:

Lack of appetite. With psycho-emotional stress, most people experience just such symptoms.
Stomach pain and rumbling.
Starts to feel sick, vomiting appears less often.
Darkening in the eyes.
Cold perspiration.
Pallor.
Noise in ears.
Dizziness.
Stiffness.

Nervous nausea has its own classification:

Spontaneous. It appears in rare cases when a person cannot cope with a nervous load. There is discomfort in the abdomen and in addition to nausea, vomiting may appear.
Periodic. A person is very stressed and from time to time there is discomfort in the abdomen. The symptoms are pronounced and do not always go away on their own.
Constant. Stress absorbs the entire nervous system of a person, and the body tries to counteract it at an accelerated pace.

As a result, long, unmanageable problems arise that only a specialist can help resolve. Along with the signs, apathy and depression appear in a person.

The first 2 types are much easier to cure than the third. For a full recovery, you may need the help of both a neurologist and a psychotherapist.

A person who often experiences stress must learn to control his condition and not allow strong influence.

Taking sedatives helps prevent the development of symptoms and the person quickly calms down.

Causes

There are several factors that influence the appearance of nervous nausea. Causes:

Aerophagia. Occurs reflexively with a strong shock. The person breathes rapidly and his heart begins to beat rapidly. Symptoms occur due to the fact that a person inhales a lot of air through the mouth and it enters the esophagus and stomach. The air needs to go out, and if the amount and volume of air enters in large quantities, then a feeling of nausea begins. In addition, there is a profuse eructation.
Hypertonicity of the skeletal muscles. Occurs reflexively. With severe stress, all muscles become very tense and become stone. Adrenaline enters in large quantities, but does not have time to be spent. The stomach is also subject to strong tone, hence the nausea reflex.
Physiology. It occurs on a psychological level. The human subconscious works. When stress occurs, the body is already preparing for the process. All organs begin to throw off unnecessary. There is emptying and urination, and nausea is accompanied by vomiting.
mental preparation. If earlier there was already a similar symptomatology due to nervous shocks, then at any hint the body tries to reproduce a similar reaction.

In this case, a person needs to try. First, you can not allow thoughts on this topic to enter your head. We need to think more about the good.

Secondly, you need to take sedatives that will help you calm down and tune in to a light wave.

Why does nausea occur on a nervous basis? Mainly, the cells of the nerve centers come out to fight. They are called neurons.

If the body feels nervous tension, then it actively begins preparation. The digestive system tries to empty the stomach, which is why nausea occurs.

The organs of the gastrointestinal tract receive information and in their own way begin to deal with the problem. Thus, they stop their main job of digesting food and are released from the remnants.

Stress causes blockage of the neurohumoral center. In this case, a person on a nervous basis ceases to experience hunger. Appetite should turn on again when the problem is completely eliminated.

Not only the psychological state of a person suffers from nerves. The entire body is under stress. Nervous stress is like a viral bacterium.

Its hit causes the activation of all organs and all their strength is directed to its elimination.

VSD

The disease covers almost the entire body. With vegetovascular dystonia, there is a violation of the proper blood circulation, which means that the heart and blood vessels suffer more.

Nausea won't go away on its own. The main technique should be to eliminate the root cause.

Only an integrated approach will help to deal with the problem. You need to relieve tension. In this case, you can not do without taking sedatives.

Only with the help of them will a person tune in to positive emotions and be able to control the flow of negative ones.

Symptoms:

Weight loss.
Lack of appetite.
Apathy.
Depression.
A person reacts badly to everything that happens around. There is some slowdown.

With vegetovascular dystonia, all possible stress and excitement should be excluded. Nervous tension causes drops in blood pressure. As a result, there is a risk of stroke or heart attack.

Neurosis

This is a mental disorder. There are many reasons for its occurrence. Usually a person drives himself into such a state.

Factors contributing to the emergence of neurosis:

Constant stress.
Chronic fatigue.
Irritability.
Lack of proper rest.
Sleep disturbance and constant sleep deprivation.

The body begins to experience stress. All organs are working at an emergency pace. Each of them is trying to stock the necessary substances and energy.

All functionality is aimed at maintaining the necessary life processes.

Nausea and vomiting occur when the neurosis affects a greater percentage of the brain cavity. Vegetative functions are disturbed. Often, neurosis is caused by the same vegetovascular dystonia.

What to do? For help, you need to contact a neurologist and a psychiatrist. A person should try and learn to cope with his emotions.

Panic attacks and phobias

These causes of nervous shocks can be combined into one group that cause nausea. Their manifestation has similar symptoms and mechanism of development.

A person experiences strong fear, stress, and protection occurs at a subconscious level.

The organs of the gastrointestinal tract are mainly involved in the process, and therefore they are trying to get rid of the balance.

Panic attack is a mental disorder. When a mental load occurs, the body tries to get rid of the irritant.

Phobia is common. Almost everyone has their own fear. For some, these are mice, spiders, and for some, the fear of enclosed space.

In a real encounter with a phobia, the body reacts sharply and experiences severe stress.

Symptoms:

Increasing pressure.
Cardiopalmus.
The person is sick.
Cold sweat appears.
Stiffness of movements.

When to start treatment

There are situations with which a person copes on his own. But in some cases, you will need the help of a specialist.

Treatment is not needed if:

Nausea goes away in less than an hour.
Discomfort and symptoms disappear after calmness and elimination of the cause.
Symptoms occur only at the moment of experienced emotional upheaval.

When help is needed

Firstly, if a person is sick for a long time, and the condition only worsens.
Secondly, if sedatives do not help and the person cannot calm down.
Thirdly, insomnia appears, lack of appetite and nervous tension does not disappear for more than 3 days.
Fourthly, if there is pain in the stomach and there is profuse vomiting.

Output

Stress cannot be fatal, but such a state of health can develop serious consequences. If there is no way to cope with the problem on your own, then they turn to specialists.

Doctors can help: a neuropathologist, a psychiatrist. It must be remembered that no one will help like close people. We need to share more of our experiences.

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A stressful situation, when appetite has disappeared due to nerves, regardless of a person’s desire, affects the work of all internal organs. Disorder of the nerves is primarily reflected in the digestive system, refusing to eat until the situation calms down.
The reasons that caused severe stress or nervous strain are different. The transition to a new job, parting with a loved one, the loss of loved ones, another important event. The state of shock in the body - loss of appetite, malaise. If stress is a temporary event, short-lived, the appetite will return by itself. You need to relax and calm down.
The loss of more than 10% of one's own weight and the failure to return the desire to eat speak of serious internal disorders. Failure to get enough nutrients leads to a loss of body strength. Decreased brain activity, lack of vitamins, symptoms: nausea, dizziness, disruption of the musculoskeletal system.

Stress is different. Every day a person experiences a lot of situations: at home, at work, on the road, on the street. Some do not greatly affect the central nervous system, others cause depression or severe overexcitation and loss of appetite occurs due to nerves.
Light tension
This is a frequent occurrence. Slight irritability, unpleasant memories, excitement when meeting with a friend. This is considered a slight tension, removed without the control of a person and without the use of drugs (distraction to other topics or concerns).
But it's not always easy to get distracted from the negative. The human brain continues to scroll through the situation, while simultaneously involving the owner in a stressful situation more and more. Not easy, but increased tension.
overvoltage
Stressful state of the body, taking away more strength. Weakness, dizziness, loss of energy. A person is in such a state when he solves important tasks every day, makes responsible decisions. Such behavior is inherent in politicians, businessmen.
But such stress is not considered obsessive. Removing increased stress will attract more body resources than with mild stress. But it won't do much harm to your health. A person must let go of the situation and let the brain relax, then everything will return to normal.
If you fail to abstract, and instead of calming the tension increases, obsessive thoughts may appear. Because of stress, a person is exhausted, the situation does not leave the brain, it is impossible to distract. There comes the next stage of nervous tension.
Severe tension with the appearance of obsessive thoughts
There is a nervous exhaustion of the body up to the appearance of unpleasant sensations inside, a depressive state, neuroses. At this stage, a disorder of the digestive system is possible, a person feels sick, vomiting, diarrhea, and the stomach hurts.
In children
Nervous tension in a child leads to a disorder of the nervous system, negatively affects the work of internal organs. Post-traumatic condition for children is even more dangerous. The task of parents is to detect the situation in time and eliminate its consequences.
Children, like adults, experience stress every day. On the children's body, he responds more actively. Signs of nervous tension in a baby:
irascibility;
muscle tension;
lack of active movements;
the child has pain in the abdomen, back and pain in the head;
unstable appetite;
dysfunction of the bladder and intestinal tract;
lack of concentration, disturbed sleep, capriciousness, gets tired quickly.

In adolescents, the symptoms of nervous tension are similar to the reaction of the body of adults. Adolescence is characterized by maximalism. The stressful situation is exaggerated and perceived as strongly as possible.

Causes of weight loss with nervous tension
Nerves affect the functioning of the whole organism, and the digestive system in particular. The functions of the internal organs are disrupted in an attempt to cope with stress. The causes of weight loss differ in adults and children.
adults
Causes of stress conditions:
The second child appears in the family. The weak psyche of the older child leads to negative results. He feels unwanted, abandoned.
In the case of moving to a new place of residence, accordingly, a change in the familiar environment.
Frequent quarrels of parents or divorce.
Negative information coming from TV screens and from the Internet.

The effect of stress on appetite
The result of exposure to stressful situations on the body is a violation of the functions of the digestive organs, emotional exhaustion.
A prolonged lack of desire to eat leads to parasomnia, possibly even a complete lack of sleep.
The female body reacts to stress by disturbing the period of menstruation.
In a child's body and in adolescence, nervous tension results in vitamin deficiency, the protective function against infections decreases, the musculoskeletal system is not properly formed, and the risk of viral and infectious diseases is increased.
With severe depression or neurosis, anorexia nervosa develops, which quickly depletes the body and leads to a sharp decrease in weight.
Nervous tension is accompanied by pain syndromes throughout the body. Drowsiness, weakness, spasmodic phenomena, nausea, especially in the morning. Against the background of a violation of the motor functions of the intestine, heaviness appears in the stomach after eating, an upset.

How to gain weight
When stressed, the main thing is not to leave the body without the necessary substances and vitamins. In the human brain there is a center responsible for the feeling of hunger and satiety - the hypothalamus. It reacts to the level of glucose contained in the blood: low - you need to eat, high - you do not need to eat. When there are a lot of snacks in the diet, especially sweet ones, the body becomes deficient in the necessary micro and macro elements, which affects the state of health and causes discomfort in the abdominal region.
Following certain rules, you can cope with indigestion:
Make a meal schedule. Food comes 3 times a day and at certain hours.
The diet should contain carbohydrates, fats and proteins - 50% -25% -25%, respectively.
Sweets, chocolate and other sweet foods should be consumed no more than 100 g between breakfast-lunch, lunch-dinner, not on an empty stomach. Minimize or stop using these foods.

Medicines
Severe stress is a disease, it is necessary to start treating with medications after consulting a medical specialist. The treatment of mental and emotional causes, when the appetite has disappeared, is fundamentally different from the treatment of diseases not related to the nerves.
Antidepressants
They help restore appetite against the background of depression, neurosis and anorexia nervosa.

Prozac is a drug that increases the synthesis of serotonin (the hormone of happiness). The drug is sold in pharmacies freely available without a prescription. Often prescribed by a neurologist for adults and children. It helps to eliminate anxiety and panic conditions, relieves the syndrome of obsessive thoughts, restores the menstrual cycle. The constant use of the medicine helps balance the mental state and uplifts the mood.
Glycine is a herbal preparation that contains an amino acid. Affects the course of processes in the cerebral cortex, normalizes chemical reactions. Used from the first day of birth.
Persen, Novo-Passit, Deprim - antidepressants containing herbal ingredients, cheer up, cope with poor appetite.
Drugs with antiserotonin action
Drugs that eliminate the effect of serotonin in its deficiency. Indirectly affect appetite, change the psycho-emotional state for the better. The drugs include: granisetron, iprazohrom, lisuride and others.
Hepatoprotectors and tonic
The main effect of drugs is the normalization of metabolic processes, an increase in the general tone of the body.
L-carnitine
By participating in the metabolic process, it helps to restore the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Favors the normalization of the digestive system and improve appetite.

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