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4. Changes in Appetite
Mental states are intimately tied to physical needs and desires. Many people find their relationship to food shifts depending on how they’re faring emotionally. Overeating, undereating, or eating the wrong sorts of foods are all common consequences of depression.
If your eating habits lead to a weight gain or loss of 5 percent of your total body weight within a month (without making conscious, healthy lifestyle changes), you might be in a depressive episode. If you’ve lost interest even in your very favorite foods, that’s a big red flag.
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