I do. And I can't seem to control myself.
2006-10-16 16:10:34 · 25 answers · asked by Tina 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
people who are deppresed really look for something to put out their deppression and most people turn to the eat-too-much solution while fewer people eat less or eat nothing at all. best to solve your deppression so that u can have your normal eating habit. don't be carried away with that stupid things that will cause depression. always keep in mind that when darker shades of life comes, it is neded to make ur life more colorful. learn to be strong and believe in yourself dear!
2006-10-16 16:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by shandelaine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to a study, Serotonin (a neurochemical, kind of like the brain's hormone) levels are low when you are depressed, Triptophan increases Serotonin levels, starchy foods help you produce/have Triptophan. They found that the subjects of the study craved starches more than other foods. Unfortunately the starches that are most handy are Potato chips and the like, which are high in fat. Therefore they found that depressed people gain weight because they inadvertently consume more fats with the starches they need.
Other studies show that people who's brain chemicals are out of balance improve with exercise. bellakoukla_28, shawn m, First L, mastermind & Belinda E have the right idea about exercising. A balanced diet is also very helpful.
2006-10-16 16:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by J Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get depressed, and I turn to my comfort food (Doritos), then I feel guilty for having eaten so much, so I get more depressed, so I end up eating more, which makes me feel guiltier, which makes me feel more depressed, and on and on I go.
Two things I found were helpful. The first is to start calculating the nutrition in what I'm eating and set nutritional goals. Then do the research to find foods that fulfill my craving AND meet my nutritional goals. I get so wrapped up in the research that I break out of the depression, and I'm better off for the research I've done.
The other thing was to eat spicy food -- as hot as I can take it, then 2 steps more. Searingly hot spicy food kicks off an endorphin rush that breaks the cycle and makes me feel really good.
2006-10-16 16:28:51 · answer #3 · answered by mrmatt1476 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG. sure! i opt for something with sugar. extraordinarily creme filled doughnuts with chocolate icing. Its a very undesirable habit. i'm working to attempt to stop. i think of for me the biggest ingredient become in simple terms understanding whilst i become ingesting and why! Then being waiting to assert to myself "ok i'm depressed and that i wanna consume." So then I make a take care of myself. I bsay ok bypass 30 min or a million hour doing something else and if I nevertheless opt for the candies then I even have them. i think of its not probable risky except your obese. Amd then in some unspecified time interior the destiny you're able to desire to learn how to handle melancholy in a greater valuable kind. stable luck:)
2016-11-23 15:29:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i also eat alot when i'm depressed. What i tried to do to stop that bad eatting behavior was read a book or just do something that would take your mind off of what your depressed about so you won't eat.Go jogging,call a friend ect.
2006-10-16 16:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Ice 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can go either way. Sometimes I eat more than usual and sometimes I am so depressed and feel horrible about myself that I CANT eat anything. See your doctor so maybe you can work through your depression.
2006-10-16 16:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by Alyss K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do eat a lot when I'm depressed. Really, that is when we should be getting up and doing something, i.e. exercise, read a good book, etc. But, unfortunately, I eat a lot.
2006-10-16 16:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by Belinda E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I do. I have that problem too. So I started to put some low calorie food on the accessable area. Like carrot and celery. And I drink a lot of no calories fluid to help myself feeling full.
I am also take on exercise which helps you to get out of depression.
Also, take on some hobbies that will drag your mind off something else.
2006-10-16 16:14:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes--bad foods too--mostly when I'm stressed. Then I start breaking out and I realize I have to stop eating junk food.
Was super stressed today and had burger and chili cheese fries. I ate it all too. Delicious.
2006-10-16 16:22:14 · answer #9 · answered by Emma S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think typically when a woman is depressed, she eats alot. And when a man is depressed, he drinks alot.
I tend to drink when I'm depressed.
2006-10-16 16:19:13 · answer #10 · answered by johnlb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋