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I have been so stressed, i think it has made me gain 20lbs? what to do?
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Psych assessment: When people talk about "stress", there may be many causative factors. It doesn't hurt to consult a mental health professional to help undertsand what the sources of your stress are - how best to make lifestyle changes - define some better coping mechanisms - review ways to reduce weight, which may be further aggravating your sense of "stress".
Answered 8/5/2012
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