Is Stress Causing You to Gain Weight?

If you are gaining weight and are unsure of the reasons why then your lifestyle may be to blame. Prolonged stress has been linked to an increase in appetite, while short term stress has been known to cause a temporary decrease in appetite. The issue resides in the neuroendocrine system which activates a series of hormones when we feel threatened. Some of these hormones include adrenaline which gives us an instant energy and cortisol which decreases appetite at first but doesn't last long.