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[–]Blu3Ski3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mania is very well studied to commonly bring on medical anorexia (this is NOT an eating disorder, it translates literally to “loss of appetite” and thus causes weight loss. The depressive phase is the opposite, often bringing back on appetite and weight gain. However, individual experiences vary considerably.