Does extreme depression causes you to stop the ability to eat for awhile?

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Does extreme depression causes you to stop the ability to eat for awhile?

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Answer 1

Depression can lead to loss of appetite in some people. In others it can cause them to over eat. Each person is different.

Answer 2

Darren Wolfgang answered

Yes depression can cause lack of wanting to eat, sleeping, wanting to sleep too much, etc.

Answer 3

Ayurvedic Medication to Treat Depression

In Ayurveda, it is believed that depression can be treated by stabilizing the mind and bringing it on the same plane with the body and the soul. There are two types of medications that counter depression and its symptoms.

Mood uplifting Spice Mix: Ayurvedic doctors have whipped up a blend from common kitchen spices to develop a highly effective natural anti-depressant. The mix recommended by doctors contain black pepper, coriander, turmeric, cumin and dried ginger in crushed form.
Anti-Depressant Herbs: Ayurveda tells us about a number of herbs that have anti-depressing properties. Depending on the condition, doctors prescribe them during the depression treatment in Nagpur individually or in combination to cure depression. Some of the commonly used herbs that are known to be highly effective in treating depression are Arjuna, Amla, Clove, Vacha, Shatavari, Ashwagandha, Brahmi and cardamom.