Saqib Ali
Losing weight can be a difficult
battle for anyone. This is especially true when the health problem is
depression. Mental health not only takes a toll on the mind, but the entire
body.
Can you lose weight with
depression? Yes, but it may be a difficult road. There are many hurdles that
you must overcome and they will be both mental and physical. If you are not in
a good state of mind, which is generally what happens with depression, then
losing weight may seem impossible.
Depression can cause weight gain
because many sufferers are "emotional eaters." Obesity and being
overweight are serious issues when it comes to all kinds of mental illnesses
since hunger starts as a brain function. Too many die from this, usually from
heart disease, so this needs to be curved. Another thing that affects weight
gain in depression sufferers is medication. Certain types are known to affect
hunger and make a person eat more. Sadly, it can be both the depression and the
medication affecting your weight gain. If you notice something like this
happening to you, you should see your doctor right away.
While weight loss is possible
when depressed, it is definitely not easy. Doing things like eating a sensible
diet and exercising properly will work to help those with mental illness lose
weight. The problem is not so much getting on a healthy diet and exercise plan,
but missing one key piece to the puzzle: a healthy mind. When the mind isn't
healthy, as the case with many depression sufferers, then the chances of
maintaining the weight loss go way down. The person may start losing weight and
feel like they have to overdo or they may get hit a setback and give up. When
you have a negative outlook on yourself and your life, you tend to be
unnecessarily hard on yourself. Stemming from this is a chance that you worsen
or your depression or, even worse, develop an eating disorder.
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Researchers are having a
difficult time trying to devise foolproof plans to help those with depression
lose weight. There are too many factors and too many types of depression that
have lead to a wide gap in results. They all agree that it is possible for
people with depression to lose weight. They also agree that it can be very hard
for them. However, making slow positive changes, such as implementing healthier
diets and exercise plans can help the person start to feel better and start to
lose weight. There may be some types of depression where breaking bad habits is
impossible without something to remind the person that it's an unhealthy
choice. They can try carrying some type of reminder like a card to combat this.
As you can see, depression and
weight loss can be a tough road to take. There are many things to consider, but
it can be achieved. If you have depression and need to lose weight, make sure
to consult with your doctor to find a healthy and safe plan that works for you.a
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