Is it possible to have a eating disorder but i am depressed?!
Question:
Is it possible to have a eating disorder but i am depressed?
i think that i eat when i am upset. when i am depressed i find comfort in food. i have been disagnosed with depression. but is it possible that i am self medicating by eating?
Answers:
It is definitely possible to have both a depressive disorder and an eating disorder. Many mental health issues are 'comorbid,' meaning they occur at the same time, most likely because if you have one symptom, then you are likely or are susceptible to fall to the ills fo another.
Technical definitions of depression say that weight gain OR less is a symptom. There are a couple types of major depressive disorder, and one of the features is 'atypical' meaning that there are characteristics like weight gain, excessive sleep, and avoidance.
If you are already aware that you are self-medicating by eating, then you should probably bring this up to your doctor. Good luck!