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Anonymous · 30th Jan 2012, 05:32 PM

What can cause a loss in appetite? I'm not sure but I have been somewhat depressed and maybe that can be the cause. But is there something that I can do to get my appetite back?

Hana Solo · 30th Jan 2012, 06:27 PM

Firstly, this probably ought to go in the Health and Wellbeing section.

But as to getting it back... that depends on why you lost it. If you're sick or have been you have to get better. If you're depressed its different again. Bascially you have to isolate the root of the problem before you can fix it.

Anonymous · 30th Jan 2012, 06:33 PM

OP
Your right but I would rather keep myself anonymous

**Lexington** · 30th Jan 2012, 09:11 PM

In lieu of any other symptoms, yeah, depression might be the cause. During my first depressive episode, I had no appetite at all.

Lex

Anonymous · 30th Jan 2012, 11:26 PM

until you get the appetite up, force yourself to eat. mostly when people are depressed they are so consumed with their issues that nothing matters (not even food).

Anonymous · 31st Jan 2012, 11:14 AM

OP
Thanks, I was scared it could be something else because other than depression I feel normal. I ate a little while ago even though I wasn't hungry, I just do that because my family keeps saying that I look really thin and I don't want them to worry. But on a good note I am feeling a little better today because I cried alot last night and I think it released some stress.

**Lexington** · 31st Jan 2012, 11:24 AM

Are you doing anything about the depression? Usually the smart move is to take care of the root cause.

If you don't exercise much, you might try kicking that up a notch or two. It can help both with your depression and your appetite.

Lex

30th Jan 2012, 05:32 PM	#1
Anonymous Posting Anonymously Posts: 34,191 Join Date: Dec 2007	Just wondering What can cause a loss in appetite? I'm not sure but I have been somewhat depressed and maybe that can be the cause. But is there something that I can do to get my appetite back?

30th Jan 2012, 06:27 PM	#2
Hana Solo EC's Dear Abby- talk to me! Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Mostly into girls Out Status: Closet is getting a little crowded Location: Not even a dot on the Australian map Age: 17 Posts: 1,089 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Just wondering Firstly, this probably ought to go in the Health and Wellbeing section. But as to getting it back... that depends on why you lost it. If you're sick or have been you have to get better. If you're depressed its different again. Bascially you have to isolate the root of the problem before you can fix it. __________________ Thor: No matter what he's done, Loki is from Asgard and is my brother Black Widow: He killed 80 people in two days. Thor: ...adopted. ~The Avengers, 2012

30th Jan 2012, 06:33 PM	#3
Anonymous Posting Anonymously Posts: 34,191 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Just wondering OP Your right but I would rather keep myself anonymous

30th Jan 2012, 09:11 PM	#4
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,361 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Just wondering In lieu of any other symptoms, yeah, depression might be the cause. During my first depressive episode, I had no appetite at all. Lex

30th Jan 2012, 11:26 PM	#5
Anonymous Posting Anonymously Posts: 34,191 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Just wondering until you get the appetite up, force yourself to eat. mostly when people are depressed they are so consumed with their issues that nothing matters (not even food).

31st Jan 2012, 11:14 AM	#6
Anonymous Posting Anonymously Posts: 34,191 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Just wondering OP Thanks, I was scared it could be something else because other than depression I feel normal. I ate a little while ago even though I wasn't hungry, I just do that because my family keeps saying that I look really thin and I don't want them to worry. But on a good note I am feeling a little better today because I cried alot last night and I think it released some stress.

31st Jan 2012, 11:24 AM	#7
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,361 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Just wondering Are you doing anything about the depression? Usually the smart move is to take care of the root cause. If you don't exercise much, you might try kicking that up a notch or two. It can help both with your depression and your appetite. Lex

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