Anxiety messing my energy up or something else?

[michael122]

Hi guys.

I get hungry fast, even after a big meal. I think I'm putting on weight because I eat so much. I don't eat simply because I want to, I eat because I feel hungry and I get unpleasant symptoms like feeling that my body is shaking, light headiness and a hunger/burning feeling in my stomach. I don't know if it's all in my head or if it's a legit problem with me.

This has been happening for about 12 months now, I went to my doctor about it because I had anxiety that I may have been diabetic or something. He said it was the anxiety causing it and I shouldn't worry about it.

I did some researching around and I don't know if it could just be my diet that makes me feel hungry a lot. The majority of food I eat is pretty much junk food. I do try to eat a lot of whole grain though, in the day for example, if I feel hungry I'll tend to eat a sandwich, usually with brown bread.

I don't seem to be balancing my food out though, I'll eat fruit/veg now and then and i'm trying to drink more water.

Could these symptoms I'm having just be down to a poor diet or could their be something medical wise?

What foods are the best to keep you feeling full for as long as possible?

Thanks

 

[LazyHermitCrab]

bagels and cream cheese
scrambled eggs
fruit smoothie
oatmeal

 

[Deus_Ex_Lemur]

Try to eat smaller meals throughout the day. Whole grains, complex carbs, nuts, veggies. Yes can be boring, lower your sugar and sodium intake and plenty of water. And... dare I say even caffeine. I don't think I can do without caffeine myself tho. At least coffee. =/

Diet definitely effects your energy and mood, but could be medical too.