weight

If you’ve been prescribed Wellbutrin, or you’re considering asking your prescriber about it, one question on your mind might be about your weight. Maybe you gained weight on an SSRI in the past, or you’ve heard that antidepressants and weight gain often go hand in hand. Of the commonly prescribed…

You finally start a medication that helps quiet your anxiety or makes it easier to get through the day and then notice your body doing things you didn’t expect. Maybe your appetite feels different. Maybe your jeans fit a little tighter. Suddenly, you’re wondering whether the medication that’s supporting your…

New research from the University of Western Australia explores why those with eating disorders (and those without) may perceive their body as bigger or smaller than it really is. According to the study “Past visual experiences weigh in on body size estimation,” our body perception is likely a distortion rooted…