eating habits.

I don't have an ED or anything, but since or a bit before I "got" depression, I've recently realised my eating has changed. I just never feel like eating, like ever. I eat family meals but only because its necesssry otherwise my mum might notice. I often dont, i say oh im eating at my boyfriends, then oh i ate before i came to my boyfriend when i arrive at his house. I sometimes eat treat things when I'm on my own then feel horribly guilty about it, that I just want to rip it all out of me. But that's as far as it goes, I've tried but never had the guts to actually make myself sick.
I just wondered if this Is a normal part of depression? I know it's not an ED or anything because Im not bothered about my weight, I look in the mirror and freak about where I actually AM getting fat, and try to work on it but I don't weigh or measure myself or anything. I just don't FEEL like eating. Sometimes the thought makes me feel sick.
I used to have problems like this but I thought I'd gotten over it, but then my depression comes and goes, so probably so do certain parts of it? Does anyone else struggle with appetite when depressed? Jess x

Hey i get you i don't have a ED but when i'm really down i will just not want to eat, don't feel hungry it's weird but when i'm OK i love my food.
From what I've heard and read it is a "normal" response to being depressed.
Sorry i can't help more but your not alone there.

Yes it is a common symptom, my eating habits have changed too, but it cones and goes. Since I first had depression issues, a month or two ago, I sometimes don't want to eat much at all, sometimes my eating is normal, and a lot of times I only want junk food. I find myself really wanting stuff that I know is bad for me but I eat it anyway because it's all I want to eat and it makes me feel a little better. This is one of the most annoying things about depression for me, because I am certainly not fat but I think I may be gaining a little weight...

That's just like me! It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one! Thanks, Jess x

its part of the depression....just be aware of if it worsens...cause it good develop into something worse...epecially since you're saying that you feel guilty after you eat.
take care

I agree with what's been said. I wouldn't say it's "normal" and I wouldn't say it's "abnormal". It is listed in a lot of lists out there as a symptom of depression but it could ALSO be a result of many other things (including ED's and other physical causes). Always best to talk to a doctor about it if you're in doubt. Have you had a basic physical screening yet, where your hormone levels/vitamin levels are checked? Funny thing, is that these physical causes can not only cause weight loss/gain and appetite chanes, but depression as well. So if you are able, it's always best to double check with your doctor.

My appetite fluctuates a lot with my depression too, although I tend to be a bit more ED thinking than I normally care to admit, so I'm not sure I'm a good example

My eating habits have definately changed since I got depressed. All I do is eat eat EAT!!! I'm eating so much to the point where I'm binging. Before I was depressed, I use to weigh 107 lbs. Now I weigh 124 lbs! I've tried purging, but it didn't work.

Oh my gosh this is so like me, I have been so depressed and anxious lately that I have not been eating at all and I am losing weight fast. I hate eating. I am too sad to eat.
I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I wish I could give you advice but I am going through the same thing. (hug) to you

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