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Can you lose weight by depression?

Updated: 8/18/2019
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Yes it is quite possible. I lost 24 lbs when my Mom was sick and she died. I was depressed over the loss of my Mom and was in a bad marriage. I then lost 39 lbs 8 years later when going through a divorce and I was depressed. I was on Paxil

for depression and my Dr. told me that Paxil

sometimes will cause you to lose weight. I did not have much of an appetite on Paxil

This is all from personal experience, I am not a professional or Dr. or anything. This is not a good way to lose weight. Watching your diet and your portions, and exercise are the best way to lose weight and keep it off.

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