I don't think I struggle with depression. I eat when I'm bored, tired, angry, too hungry and stressed. White potatoes create the sensation of depression so I avoid them.
I'm not sure if you're comfortable with cross-talk, but maybe some probing questions would help...

I have depression. Yesterday I was just struggling with not trying to overeat. You just get in one of those moods, you're not really hungry but all you can think about is how great it would feel to grab a handful of crap and stuff it into your face to try to feel better. It sucks. I can't seem to stop it.

I do struggle with depression, and I am very self-critical. I also live in a very cold climate which makes getting regular exercise difficult. When the days get shorter and colder, I just want to hibernate. Of course that leads to eating in order to make myself feel better. I use food as a reward, an escape, an activity, entertainment. I gain a few pounds, my clothes get tighter, I freak out at what I've done - criticize myself, and start the pattern over. Getting regular exercise is so important to breaking this cycle, even if it's 10 minutes of yoga or going for a short walk. Fresh air and exercise, meditation, centering, journaling, and even pouring your heart out online really helps. One thing that helps me a lot to not be so self-critical is to think, if I were my best friend, how would I treat myself? Take a step back and be kind to yourself.

Hi,

I can relate! One tool I learned is H.A.L.T. Learning to recognize whether you are hungry, angry, lonely or tired in the moment when you want to binge or overeat. So, right now I want to eat, but it is 11:00, and I had a big breakfast. I am not really hungry -- just tired and low dopamine. . . So, I'll force myself to wait.

I've suffered from depression. And when I start to eat my emotions I know I need to take care so that I won't end up further in that cycle.

I eat for everything. I have a VERY unhealthy relationship with food. It literally is my best friend. I am trying hard to learn how to do other things when I want to eat a bag of Oreos.

My main downfall is eating at night when I am sitting watching TV, too lazy to get up off the couch and go to bed. REALLY? Yes. I ask myself all the time why I don't just go to bed instead of eating to stay awake.... I seriously JUST NOW had an epiphany.

Late at night is the only time I have to myself. So NOW I just have to find things to do instead of eating to please my need for "me time".

Glad I stopped by this thread to see what others had to say.

I have suffered with depression on and off since I was a teenager and I also have Seasonal Affective Disorder. I moved to a sunny part of the country so the SAD isn't as bad as it used to be. I saw a naturopath a couple of years ago who recommended high doses of Omega 3's so I started taking 4 grams per day and after about a month I noticed a difference. When I'm good about taking it regularly I can definitely tell a difference. My brain needs it, a lot of it, and more than diet can provide.

I do not eat from depression but I sure do from anxiety and boredom.

Like most everyone here, I suffer from chronic depression. I eat when I'm feeling blue but also when I'm bored or anxious. I'm back on MFP after gaining most of the weight I lost last year. If you'd like some support, please add me. I can use lots of support too!

I have had a very rough 2 yrs(lost both parents) and have depression bouts more than I care to admit! It is a struggle but I have been trying to eat healthy when it hits. I have left a bag of apples on my counter so that when I am struggling it is the first thing I see. The benefits to this is my son is eating more fruits than junk now!! Try to have something around that is healthy but soothes these moments.