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why depression leads to weight gain in women?

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When people think of depression the first thing that comes to there is sadness and inactiveness, but depression includes way more than this. People with depression often show symptoms, such as loss of interest in earlier pleasurable activities, feelings of sadness, change in sleep and appetite, frustration, frequent thoughts of death and suicide attempt, and feelings of worthlessness. Different gender depicts differences in rate depression and the symptoms related to it. As per the studies, rates of depression among women are considerably higher as compared to men. Depression in women One of the reasons for this considerable gender difference when it comes to depression is the life stressors that women are likely to have greater rates of depression. Several reasons can add to the feeling of negativism and lack of confidence, such as unequal status and power. Also, women are taking care of two jobs, including homemaker and bread earner. These double roles...