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Does Depression Cause Weight Gain In Some And Loss In Others?

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Richland, WA

I lost weight with my depression, while my sister that has depression gained a lot of weight.

September 13, 2020
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hello Jesse. Is this what you have weighed for some time now? What does your Doctor say about it? I hope that you have a good doctor. With the right medications you should feel good and have an appetite.

October 25, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Hello Jesse. I know the feeling. 18 years ago, when I went into hospital, I discovered I weighed just 55 kg due to my depression. I was 5'9 at the time. I am now an healthy 10.5 stone thanks to getting my depression under control. Worrying about things can cause many problems with our weight. Talking with your therapist may be helpful. Hope this helps you Jesse.

October 25, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have lost a lot of weight with my depression. I am 5'8 and I only weigh 115 pounds.. I eat fairly well even though I don't have an appitight.

October 25, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have a similar problem. I don't eat much all day and then I do eat dinner. I had bad stomach pain so my doctor ordered an endoscopy and I had the 2 small ulcers that with meds I feel better. Thank goodness for good doctors. I take 2 acid reducers and Sucralfate that coats the ulcers so they can heal.

October 7, 2020
A MyDepressionTeam Member

yes.i have often wondered about my stomach. i shall see my doctor.thankyou.

October 6, 2020

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