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Are Depression And Eating Disorder Interrelated?

researching Depression and related eating disorder because my 42 year old daughter has had a relapse. Currently inpatient at a Naperville IL facility. Attempting to understand how these disorders are related. She has been a world class athlete (ironman), is a succesful HS science teacher and has two children dougnyhus
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
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Hello,

In my opinion, depression and eating disorder are related chemical imbalance serotonin. Hence, cognitive behavior therapy and antidepressants are beneficial.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gayathri
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Are Depression And Eating Disorder Interrelated?

Hello, In my opinion, depression and eating disorder are related chemical imbalance serotonin. Hence, cognitive behavior therapy and antidepressants are beneficial. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gayathri