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"Will my Antidepressants Make me Gain Weight?" (Part One)
The answer to this question is that they just might, especially if you are taking a certain type of antidepressant.
Of course there is a lot more to the story. People gain and lose weight for a variety of reasons. Being depressed in itself can cause great fluctuations in weight. I know for me, I have had the experience of both gaining and losing weight while depressed. When I am depressed and feel anxious I tend to lose weight. When I am chronically mildly depressed over a long ...
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