Depression and weight gain
Depression and me Weight I'm 5 ft 2 inches tall, at my heaviest I was 13 stone. Looking back now I realise I comfort ate. Another factor was I was afraid of not having any food in my digestive system, as not eating always set off a flare up of my IBS. I had tried losing weight in the past, however it always went back on. That was until I was diagnosed with depression, and finally got help. I started seeing a mental health nurse for therapy. A friend at work started the weight watcher diet, and I joined her. For the first time weight started to come off and stayed off. Negative Stereotypes What people don't realise is being overweight is not just about being lazy or unhealthy eating. This type of stereotype has caused prejudice in society. Just telling someone they are fat or commenting on their weight is not really helpful. One experience I had meant I stopped eating for 3 days. Others led to mor...