How can someone with depression lose weight and stay healthy?

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Thank you for your query.

I can understand your concern. You have major depressive disorder due to underlying stress. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

1. Exercise daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.
2. Do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let it be. it will help your mind to clear.
3. Eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.
4. Drink enough water.
5. Spend quality time with friends and family.
6. Spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
7. Take enough 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily.
8. Avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse.
9. Check CBC, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, and random blood sugar.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.