Is depression a cause or a symptom of obesity?

Question

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060703/ap_on_he_me/obesity_depression

Answer 1

could be both. you could a.) be depressed, and eat because that makes you feel better, or b.) you could be depressed because you are obese and wonder how you got that way.

Answer 2

It could be that the depression has its roots in low blood sugar - something that happens to everybody every day, but for some it can hang around.

Low blood sugar is also one cause for obesity. That's how I got mine.

For basic information on hypoglycemia and a bit about its precursor condition - hyperinsulinemia, check out www.hufa.org.

Answer 3

it depends on the severity of the depression. their are many different types of depression.IE manic depression or now called bipolar. usually it is one of the worst kinds it manifests from a extreme high to a sudden low and this is dangerous this person is at high risk for suicide. there is clinical depression. there is the anxiety disorder which is similar to being bipolar. but must be determined by a psychiatrist's . the simple depression which causes people to over eat is easy to diagnose by a MD.

Answer 4

I think that depression leads to bad body image...which also leads to eating disorders, in this case overeating disorder, which causes obesity as long as the person doesnt purge what they eat.

Answer 5

I would agree that either one could lead to the other. Depressed people could find solace in eating and overeat, while fat people might get sick of insults and hate seeing how slimmer people are portrayed as "ideal."

I don't think it really requires a study.

Answer 6

WELL DEPRESSION CAUSES A PERSON TO OVEREAT SO YEAH IT CAN CAUSE OBESITY.

Answer 7

I would say either

Answer 8

could be either

Answer 9

YES

Answer 10

I think so..