Hi Melalj.
If your anxiety is not something you've been experiencing since a long time ago, it is possible it has a lot to do with your endocrine system.
A well-balanced hormonal system -hormones are like chemical messengers-
will help ensure that you're receiving the right signals in the brain.
An hormonal imbalances may explain not only the anxiety (with other possible consequences from the anxiety itself) and lack of appetite,but also your PND in the past.
So, maybe you should discuss it with doctor and have it ruled out or ruled in.
The endocrine/hormonal system is very complex and you may have to be referred to a gynecological endocrinologist, probably the best suited specialty for this, for accurate & effective evaluation.
Hope this helps.
Niko
Hi no problem! My partner dr and midwifes etc are all ecellent! And ive suffered pnd in the past after my first child my appetites been off since then i lost a lot of weight after the birth and my bmi was 15 i got ot back up to 18 before i fell pregnant again but like i say appetites rubbish and i tend to just nibble rather than proper meals! I have put on about 21 lbs so far but worried im not doing well enough i siffer anxiety too which maybe making me feel worse!
Hi Melalj.
Why do I get the feeling that there's a lot more going on?
By no means do I intend to put you down or anything like this,
but there must be some issues, like hormonal/adrenal, mental/emotional.
Do you have a good support system-partner, mother, good friend etc.?
Do you have regular communication with your doctor?
Do you use any of your community health resources in regards to your pregnancy?
Are you getting nutritional advice from a dietitian?
Your food intake is not bad, however, it can be greatly improved.
Do you get any type of activity? The more active you are the more likely your appetite will increase.
Do you sit down with other family members for meals?
Sorry for the 20 questions, lol! but ,it might help me come up with some useful suggestions for you.
Best wishes.
Niko