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Is extreme weight loss a sign of depression?

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Answer #1

yeah sometimes :) other times it’s a sign of illness!

Answer #2

It can definitely be a sign of depression. Depression can cause loss of appetite which can lead to extreme weight loss. So can stress. It is something that should be addressed by a doctor. (I had about a 20 pound weight loss within a few weeks before I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety a few years a go, so yes it can be a signt)

Answer #3

weightloss can be a sign of depression but also a sign of other medical illnesses, consult your doctor, as it could be something serious. even an eating disorder, there is many reasons for sudden weightloss.

Answer #4

Some people lose weight when they are depressed, others gain weight, it depends how you deal with depression..

Answer #5

As Irene said above yes that is true it can also be a whole list of reasons such as hyperthyroidism :[link removed] If your worried just go in an see the doctor :)

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