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Depression/ eating disorder

User Profile: Clairebear233
Clairebear233 November 28th, 2021

I am extremely depressed and I have been skipping meals also can depression lead to an eating disorder?

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User Profile: Happyspringseasysouth4887
Happyspringseasysouth4887 November 28th, 2021

@Clairebear233 possibly, I’m here around to talk.

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User Profile: Clairebear233
Clairebear233 OP November 28th, 2021

Okay thanks

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User Profile: kindcherry2
kindcherry2 December 1st, 2021

@Clairebear233

Hey Claire,

Yes Depression can lead to an eating disorder. As you're skipping meals or not eating at all. It's not good when that happens. I know it's hard to overcome the depression an ED. it will take some time but things will get better. Not right away of course even though it would be nice. Not eating enough can cause physical problems too. I know you don't want to eat but your body needs nutrition to get through the day. If you want to talk I'm here and so are other listeners. We care about your well being. Your feelings are valid and know that you're not alone. I hope you feel better. Please take care of yourself and your mental health. Stay safe.

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User Profile: Clairebear233
Clairebear233 OP December 3rd, 2021

Okay thanks I am doing better now I have been eating more

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User Profile: TheMadHatterWasHere
TheMadHatterWasHere December 3rd, 2021

@Clairebear233 Yes, that could definitely happen. Happened to me at least.

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User Profile: Clairebear233
Clairebear233 OP December 3rd, 2021

Okay thank you for letting me know

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User Profile: Anna0319
Anna0319 December 8th, 2021

@Clairebear233

I also have depression, and I do not eat regularly.

User Profile: TheMadHatterWasHere
TheMadHatterWasHere December 16th, 2021

@Clairebear233 I wanna add something about depression though: Either you end up eating less and less, or you begin eating your feelings - eating more and more - when you are depressed. That's my experience at least.