Question of the Day, Wednesday, July 12, 2023

[neely]

Good afternoon and Happy Whiskers Wednesday! This morning we had to bring Carleton to a new groomer. We were extremely displeased with the last groomer and unfortunately our longtime favorite groomer retired. I have been on pins and needles since this was a new person and I'm very protective of Carleton. When I'm nervous or worried I can't eat and have no appetite. However, I know other people who can't stop eating when they're upset or anxious. What about you?

DO YOU LOSE YOUR APPETITE OR EAT MORE WHEN YOU'RE NERVOUS OR WORRIED?

P.S. Thankfully the new groomer was wonderful, spent time explaining her method/approach, enjoys cats immensely and has five of her own. Now I'm relaxed and my appetite suddenly came back.

 

[Margot Lane]

Oh I just thought not eating anything when you’re worried about your cat was standard procedure. Heck, I’m glad to know CARLETON’s OK or I’d probably be not eating now! I’m one of his biggest fans!

 

[Mia6]

can't eat

 

[Kwik]

Lol-I can eat no matter what's going on.... heck,on chemotherapy I eat,get sick and then eat again!Nope,not gonna lose my appetite.....

 

[iPappy]

When I'm stressed, my appetite is completely gone.
I'm glad Carleton had a great spa day!

 

[Kwik]

Good afternoon and Happy Whiskers Wednesday! This morning we had to bring Carleton to a new groomer. We were extremely displeased with the last groomer and unfortunately our longtime favorite groomer retired. I have been on pins and needles since this was a new person and I'm very protective of Carleton. When I'm nervous or worried I can't eat and have no appetite. However, I know other people who can't stop eating when they're upset or anxious. What about you?

DO YOU LOSE YOUR APPETITE OR EAT MORE WHEN YOU'RE NERVOUS OR WORRIED?

P.S. Thankfully the new groomer was wonderful, spent time explaining her method/approach, enjoys cats immensely and has five of her own. Now I'm relaxed and my appetite suddenly came back.

Happy you got another great groomer for Carltin AND that you're eating again,lol

 

[kashmir64]

Don't even think about food when nervous or stressed.

 

[Jem]

It depends on how bad the worry is. If it's just a little, then I tend to crave junk/comfort food when I get hungry. I don't eat more, it's just the type of food I want isn't the greatest. If it's a lot then my appetite is gone and even though I force myself to at least eat a little, I get full real fast. My tummy also tends to act up and "eliminates" things quite quickly when I'm stressed.

 

[strider rose]

i cant eat when im upset , i get bad sick

 

[fionasmom]

Glad that Carlton is okay! I am also a "can't eat" person. It is funny how appetite returns pretty quickly once the "flight or fight" response is over.

 

[denice]

I tend to crave junk/comfort food when I get hungry

I do the same thing. I also crave sweets and the sugar peaks and crashes just makes things worse.

 

[neely]

Oh I just thought not eating anything when you’re worried about your cat was standard procedure.

You're so right, it definitely is S.O.P.

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I don't think my appetite really changes when I'm anxious.

 

[iPappy]

Glad that Carlton is okay! I am also a "can't eat" person. It is funny how appetite returns pretty quickly once the "flight or fight" response is over.

Isn't it though? There have been situations that seemed really bad and my appetite was 100% non existent. Once the problem resolved, I'm ordering pizza and eating everything in the house. That "gut-brain" connection thing must be for real!

 

[lizzie]

No appetite at all.So glad your worries were able to be set aside and Carlton had a great visit!

 

[game misconduct]

my pet tape worms are always hungry unless its to painful to move around to cook etc.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

With stress I eat. Nervousness I get an upset stomach. What fun.

 

[PMousse]

When I'm great stressed or anxious, I lose my appetite. Food would be right in front of me, I take a few bites, and I just don't feel like eating it anymore, nor do I feel hungry. I can recall times in the past when this happened and I always lost weight. Not a healthy or good way to lose weight though!

 

[cassiopea]

Yup I'm a stress non-eater lol no appetite at all!

 

[muffy]

When I'm upset about something really serious than I can't eat. When I'm stressed out about everyday stuff than I crave carbs. Pasta, bread, potatoes.....