2006-07-11 16:14:46 · 13 answers · asked by babydoll 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Some people find the consumption of food comforting. Many people also stop eating.
I have done both, and neither help.
2006-07-11 16:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by Z. Tribal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people eat, some people stop eating. If you're the kind who eats, it's probably because it makes you feel better, or distracts you temporarily from feeling bad. Ever see a toddler cry, and then right away the parent pops food into their mouth? That's where we learn to do that.
Best thing is to try to replace that eating with something else. I used to eat when I was depressed, and now I go for a long walk, a jog, or take a hot bath. I lost lots of weight that way!
2006-07-11 16:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by locolady98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because food represents comfort to many people. Therefore eating comforts the depressed (or angry, or sad) person. Food becomes a substitute for dealing with inner emotions which can lead to a food addiction.
2006-07-11 16:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that for some, depression leaves a feeling of emptiness in the pit of your stomach. Food is like a crutch, a temporary way of "filling" that void.
On the other hand, some people lose their appetites completely.
2006-07-11 16:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by Miss U 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the deliciousness helps you feel something similar to a release in endorphins or melatonin which would cause feelings of happiness or well-being. Eating gives instant gratification and pleasure and is a temporary escape or substitute for other pleasure or peace.
2006-07-11 16:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sleek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of it can be due to boredom but mostly its because of what is in the food that tends to make you feel comforted. Just like some foods are considered aphrodisiacs and bring on other feelings in your body, chocolate tends to comfort you and give the body a short term high or happiness.
2006-07-11 16:26:10 · answer #6 · answered by chilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with no one depression is a state of mind and its only mind over matter so if you decide it does not matter than you won't eat as much and may not be depressed
2006-07-11 16:19:28 · answer #7 · answered by thegreatone3381 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm just the opposite. I don't eat at all when I'm depressed.
2006-07-11 16:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its becuz when u are depressed u dnt wanna be around many ppl, so there really isnt anything to do but eat, its the best friend to have when u feel crappy lol
2006-07-11 16:18:28 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get the enjoyment of eating to counter it. See this site to help you be happier with info from top psychologists.
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2006-07-11 16:24:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋