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Can Depression Lead To Loss Of Appetite?

I actually have a few questions. I have lost 68 pounds in less than 6 months. i walk 5 miles a day, and i have little, to no appetite most of the time. I have been under alot of stress for the past year, with relationship and job issues. My daughter is afraid that I'm depressed and that I'll end up anorexic.
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Depression do lead to loss of appetite. But in your case, that is not the correct one, I think. You are health conscious. You are doing walk for 5 miles. Naturally you are losing your weight. Why worry about that? Your loss of appetite could have some other reasons like drinking more water at the time of food, eating fully fiber rich food etc. You should find out why you have low appetite.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Can Depression Lead To Loss Of Appetite?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Depression do lead to loss of appetite. But in your case, that is not the correct one, I think. You are health conscious. You are doing walk for 5 miles. Naturally you are losing your weight. Why worry about that? Your loss of appetite could have some other reasons like drinking more water at the time of food, eating fully fiber rich food etc. You should find out why you have low appetite. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.