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How much should a depressed person weight?

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Depression & weight: Have nothing to do with each other, except that depression can affect appetite. A depressed person can be any weight.

Answered 4/16/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No specific weight.: Often a person who has clinical depression has normal appetite & weight. However, people sometimes have decreased appetite with weight loss when depressed and others may over-eat with weight gain. Take care.

Answered 11/16/2014

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