When confronted by severe stress, anyone can become a stress undereater. For some people it doesn't even have to be severe stress that causes them to stop eating. But there are certain characteristics that define a chronic stress undereater, which can lead to serious health problems if left unchecked.
About 5 percent of the population falls into the stress undereater category. Print out and take Dr. Peeke's 10-question quiz and find out if you're at risk:
Is your eating erratic?
Is your sleep often agitated?
Are you anxious upon awakening?
Do you feel less anxiety as the day progresses?
Is your body weight lower than average?
Do you experience chronic anxiety, worry, panic, melancholy or depression?
Do you set unrealistic goals for yourself?
Are you a controlling person?
Is it difficult to achieve a sense of pleasure or reward from anything you do?
Do you engage in daily vigorous aerobic workouts that include running or biking?
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