Do you think over-eating is part of depression?

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I dunno... but I am always hungry!!! I can't stop sometimes... like i don't feel myself if i am not eating something lately ):

ElissaDido · Accepted Answer

Yeah absolutely! I gained 40 pounds because of depression last year, but thankfully I lost it all again! I know that when you have deep anxiety and depression you don't really think about it, I didn't even notice I was gaining weight until one morning I couldn't fit in all my pants haha!!! But think about it this way, gaining weight will only make you even more depressed! When I lost the weight I gained it made me much happier and helped kick depression's butt once and for all, it gives you a sense of accomplishment and makes you strive for even more achievements :)

Victorianne · Accepted Answer

Not always, but It can be a sign of depression. Some people " comfort eat" when they are depressed so they eat more than usual. Others are the opposite. They have no appetite when they are depressed. Food can make them feel nauseous.

If I feel upset or down, I tend to lose my appetite. I just can't eat at all.

M_A_X · Accepted Answer

It's definitely a sign of depression for some people.

To quote Bill from King of the Hill, who was a notoriously depressed character. "I used to eat cookies when I was happy, so now I eat cookies when I'm sad... I don't know what to do, Hank... ALL OF MY EMOTIONS DEMAND COOKIES"

Joc4Position · Accepted Answer

Aww apple :/. Sometimes I over eat just because I have nothing better to do and should probably go to bed... like now :P

Arreya · Answer

I have no idea but I stress eat, meaning I eat, just for the sake of chewing to occupy my mind whenever I'm stressed and don't know what to do about it. However, I think you either gain weight or lose weight when you're going through depression. Anyways, I hope everything works out for you in the end.

sweettckae · Answer

when Im depressed I dont eat, I clean lol shitty trait!

I eat a lot of food before my period LIKE even if im not hungry, Ill eat.
You could be just an emotional eater. which is very bad, you use food to comfort yourself.

Subflics · Answer

Over-eating is a way to cope with depression. You don't feel depressed when you're eating because it changes your chemical balance in your brain. When you realize you feel good when you eat, you do it again... And again. If you feel like you're over-eating, learn new ways to cope with depression unless you really don't care. This is a normal behavior do not worry :)

Avenuewriter · Answer

It can be, so can under-eating or not eating at all. Typically when I'm depressed I eat a lot, or drink a lot. Most times both, but there's really nothing better than a Rusty Nail and a quesadilla made with hard cheddar.

AleDeEurope · Answer

... or boredom. I've always loved eating, and I've not always been depressed. I do get super hungry when I'm bored. Good thing is I'm on a budget given that I'm a student, so I sometimes don't have anything to eat, that way I don't get fat xD

Hans222 · Answer

If you eat too much sugar the answer is a big yes - you'll feel tired and depressed :-(
People who were depressed and eating too much sugar were very much surprised how much better they were feeling after switching to a more healthy diet :D

Mesonfielde · Answer

I think that means you aren't eating well, just a lot.

RedRobin · Answer

Yes, but there's a higher chance you'll under eat. You could just have a fast metabolism?

joeb73 · Answer

yes it is one of many signs of depression. for me when i have stomach problems like heartburn i also seem to feel hungry. and find my self eating more. or when i am stressed i munch with out thinking of it.

pervertedjester · Answer

You've reminded me of Louis CK and his take on over-eating

IceEverest · Answer

Yes, when I am depressed I eat and sleep a lot. But some people on depression do exact opposite. Different people have different effect of depression.

sovetskii13 · Answer

Overeating is one of numerous signs of possible depression. Not the only sign so don't assume or think that you must have Depression. It's much more complex.

MITCH8 · Answer

I think that if one is over-eating and it starts to become a self-conscious thing, then yes, it would be related to depression.

thewanderingme · Answer

could be. though many chemicals added to processed foods are highly addictive.. people don't over eat all natural whole foods.

Afro-dite9 · Answer

I don't see it as depression... I see it as boredom... but that's very unhealthy. it's a mental thing as well so i guess i'm 50/50 on that

jaketsu · Answer

had depression, but my experience was that i did not eat at all, didn't feel hungry and didn't see the point in eating

BonitaChica · Answer

Yes that's a big side effect of depression, just look at Ronda Rousey now! She has gained 40 pounds since her brutal loss

Dulcedulcexoxo · Answer

For some. binge eating is a mental illness like depression. Some people don't eat while being depressed , some over eat, some turn to other stimulants

fauchelevent · Answer

Yeah, definitely. Over-eating or binge eating can be a symptom of depression or anxiety, usually mood based behaviours as a way of coping.

JamesDylan1990 · Answer

Yes  My uncle died in 2013  I gained like 50 pounds just from eating over grief

GigiTheGuilbert · Answer

yes, over eating and under eating are both symptoms of depression.

trumpetplayerforlife · Answer

It can be either I eat all the time or I will have like a cracker a day

Yellow_ · Answer

I heard a increase in appetite is one of the symptoms of it.

APRU5 · Answer

Lossibley, there are many unhealthy chemicals in some food, i belive its all part of aplan to get money from us. Make us addicted to food, then make us get sick, and then die. All $$ they get.

Moose2coolvargas · Answer

I don't guess, you have to do other things to relieve stress besides eating

bloodmountain1990 · Answer

It could be but for me personally, I had a loss of appetite from depression. That's just me though.

Skadouchebag · Answer

More a side effect. Although overeating doesn't neccisarily mean that you're depressed.

CaramelCookie · Answer

It can be, are you depressed about anything? Whenever im feeling down i tend to lose my appetite.

fallen_angel666 · Answer

yeah loss of appetite and overeating are signs or symptoms of depression

takumii · Answer

It can be, but I usually eat less when I am delressed

reptocarl · Answer

Yes it can be a way to cope

RicanEyes · Answer

That is also a sign of anxiety

TheBraveLion · Answer

I under eat when I'm depressed :/

SunnyCaliGirl · Answer

It could be or It could be an eating disorder

clampfan101 · Answer

I think it's possible, but not always.

OrdinaryGentleman · Answer

It's a symptom of it, proven medically.

Toad-1 · Answer

Just no eating me! 😫

Benk111 · Answer

It is for some people

Xoxoxooo123 · Answer

Yep.

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