I’ve been seeing a therapist for a good 2-3 years now. I just wanted to hear opinions about this.
I get stressed and tend to lose my appetite.
It’s more obvious when I have my panic attacks (hence the therapy sessions).
While the attacks are far lesser now, I still get it.
I get nauseous when I go to work (I suspect when I’m anxious). I still eat breakfast luckily (have to force myself sometimes to make sure I have enough energy to last till lunch). But sometimes, I don’t eat or else I get nauseous again. I have puked on occasion so I tend to drink milk when that happens.
I was asked if I have an eating disorder which I don’t think I do (anxiety related sure but nothing within the two main groups - anorexia and bulimia).
So I’m stuck not sure if it’s just my anxiety.
I still eat enough. Is it something I should bring up again at my sessions? The most advice I got is to remember to eat on time or atleast take something.
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Hi @user2746,
Thank you for opening up. What you’re going through sounds genuinely tough, and it’s a big deal that you’ve been doing the work in therapy and trying to manage your symptoms with care.
The way stress and anxiety show up physically, like with nausea and appetite changes, can feel incredibly destabilizing even when you’re trying your best to stay on track. It absolutely makes sense to bring this up again in your sessions, especially since your body seems to be signaling distress in specific environments like work.
Even though it might not fit the classic patterns of an eating disorder, it’s still important to explore further, and consulting a medical doctor could help rule out any underlying physical causes and support your treatment holistically.
You may wish to make an appointment at the nearest polyclinic to get a better understanding of your symptoms. Hope this helps! 
Best regards,
HanSolo2000
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Dear @user2746
Thank you for reaching out and sharing that you have been working with a therapist to address anxiety and panic attacks. To me, it shows that you are committed to investing resources to improve your mental health. Your efforts has resulted in reduction in panic attacks, so well done. I feel your hard work has paid off. However, you have noticed some anxiety symptoms like nausea and loss of appetite are still lingering. I want to share that that it is common for our body to retain symptoms even when our minds feel like we’re doing better.
What you’re describing — especially the nausea around going to work, the effort it takes to eat, and even having to force breakfast down just to make it through the day — sounds really difficult to deal with on a regular basis. I agree that it doesn’t necessarily sound like an eating disorder in the traditional sense (like anorexia or bulimia), but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth talking about.
Sometimes, anxiety-related changes in eating can be overlooked because we feel like “we’re still eating enough,” or we don’t fit into a specific label. But the discomfort you’re feeling — physically and emotionally — is real. Your body’s reaction to stress is telling you something important, and I encourage you to address it with you therapist so that it could be explored further.
Although it feels like something you’ve already mentioned, it’s okay to circle back — especially if it’s continuing or affecting your daily life. Your therapist is likely to explore it more deeply or offer new ways to manage it, building on your stronger foundation.
You deserve to feel safe and at ease in your body, especially when it comes to nutrition and eating. You’re not alone in this — and it’s okay to ask for support again. 
