A decreased or lost appetite is quite common among patients with bipolar disorder. Many report that they force themselves to eat because they know they need to or because the food lacks taste. It can sometimes lead to effective weight loss.
Conversely, depression can also manifest as an increased appetite and unusual overeating, particularly of sweet foods. This behavior, alongside a lack of physical activity and taking medicine, can result in weight gain.
It is worth remembering that how we eat every day affects our well-being. For this reason, it is worth looking at our diet and making any changes if we notice a drop in mood. What is more, it is always worth consulting a specialist.
