It can increase your risk of overeating.
“Overeating and obesity is often associated with depression,” noted a 2014 meta-analysis published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.
Research indicates that many depressed individuals will eat, even when they’re not necessarily hungry, to get some temporary relief from their symptoms. They’re frequently drawn to high-calorie comfort foods, like doughnuts and pizza, that can lead to weight gain and other physical health complications down the line.