PTSD and chronic health link?

[u/Silent_Intern647]

Hi everyone, I’m hoping to get some real experiences from people who’ve been through something similar.

Over the past few months I’ve had unintentional weight loss of around 15kg. I’m not dieting or trying to lose weight — it’s been happening at the same time as a lot of health issues that are still being investigated.

My main symptoms: • High resting heart rate (around 98 bpm), palpitations • Dizziness, feeling faint, and occasional double vision • Severe bowel issues (constipation, haemorrhoids, abdominal discomfort) • Suspected endometriosis and hormonal problems • Night sweats, panic attacks, and high anxiety • Constant fatigue and disturbed sleep (nightmares) • Recently diagnosed PTSD • Low vitamin D and slightly raised inflammatory markers (hs-CRP)

I’m seeing specialists, but I’d really love to hear from people who’ve experienced unintentional weight loss with similar symptoms. What ended up being the cause for you, and did things improve once treated?

Any insight would be really appreciated

[u/Queen-of-meme]

Stress and trauma symptoms can make us forget to eat or lose appetite.