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What to do if i feel depressed because i'm gaining weight.?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Address your: Weight ; your health. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must > calories consumed. Do both cardio ; weight training. If your elf esteem seems low or fragile consider working on this with a therapist. Take care.

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Answered 4/20/2014

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