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Obesity-Depression Link Confirmed

Obesity and depression have commonly been linked though indentifying which is the cause of the other can be difficult. Scientists confirm there is a genuine correlation between depression and food related problems such as obesity.

When obesity is the cause of depression it can often be because of unhappiness with personal appearance, a problem found particularly amongst middle class women. This group is more prone to physical hang ups as their socio-economic status makes them the target of many advertising campaigns and as such their perceptions on personal appearance are more heightened and skewed toward the unrealistic Hollywood ideal. Working women in their mid-30s are the most likely to visit their doctors for fettblockende Xenical Schlankheitspillen

Amongst obese children and teenagers depression can surface due to bullying in the playground and treating the problem is especially difficult as young people are less likely to share their problems with friends or family. Obesity in children is often caused by poor diet containing a raised number of processed foods and inadequate levels of exercise. Parents of obese children are to blame for their ill health and are frequently overweight or obese themselves.

Whilst obesity can be a cause of depression in some people, depression can also be a cause of obesity in others. People who are obese can lack the motivation to look after themselves, and they can find it hard to follow a controlled diet and exercise regime. Some depressed people turn to food for comfort when things get tough.

Understanding the link between obesity and depression is key to determining which treatments can combat both problems at the same time. Many therapies use a combination of exercise and stress management to naturally increase endorphins, the feel good hormones, and to help reduce negative feelings. Pharmacological treatments which address one problem, but with potential side effects are best avoided.