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Q: Hunger Related Anxiety?
asked by: pwidingpwidi on May 2nd, 2007
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greetings!

as you may or may not know i suffered my first anxiety attack a few months ago while riding a bus. the next anxiety attack occured a few weeks ago, while riding another public vehicle. between that last attack and now there were a few extremely minor anxiety attacks. until today, that is.

while driving our trusty ole' pickup i suddenly suffered what was definitely the worst anxiety attack i felt in my life. the other anxiety attacks was "oh no, i'm going to the hospital". the attack a few hours ago was "i'm going to die."

now, relaxed in my comfy chair, i noticed that all the anxiety attacks i had happened when i had an empty or almost empty stomach.

the first attack happened at night. during the day i ate half a cup of rice, two spoonfuls of meat, and a doughnut.

the second attack happened at lunchtime. my breakfast was a bowl of oatmeal.

the third and worst attach also happened at lunchtime. my breakfast was a tomato omellete and a cup of rice.

does hunger have anything to do with anxiety? sometimes when i'm hungry i do feel some slight shaking, but i used to just shrug it off.

also, does the heat have something to do with anxiety? it's horribly hot here!

once again, thanks!
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rosalee
replied on May 2nd, 2007
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Hi there,

Yes, some anxiety attacks can occur with hunger. What you have described sounds more like a hypoglycemic attack rather than an actual anxiety attack. But it could co-exist. When your body needs sugar, you start shaking and getting dizzy and your breaths get shallower and you feel definitely drained and weaker.

It is a rather quick onset. You should always consider bringing something that provides nourishment close to you at all times. Whether it be just a piece of candy just to bring your sugar up... although the best would be having a meal, but if you can't, try quick sugar.

I hope I'm helping you. I hope you're feeling better.
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ocdengineer
replied on May 3rd, 2007
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Hypoglycemia
You are probably sensitive to a lack of food. I know that I get anxious when I have an empty stomach. Also pay a lot of attention to what you eat. The better you eat, the better you will feel.

Good luck,
OE
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Stan
replied on May 5th, 2007
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That definitely sounds like a classic hypoglycemia case.
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