Luna- Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 I kid you not. This was a real research study.From our own MentalHelp.net website:Depression Linked to Increased Chocolate ConsumptionMONDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- People who are depressed really do appear to eat more chocolate than those who are not depressed, though it is unclear whether there is a causal link, according to a study in the April 26 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.Rest of article here.Well... um... duh.WE COULD HAVE TOLD THEM THAT.Chocolate has bona fide anti-depressant properties. Don't they think we've discovered that by now? We may be depressed but we're not stupid. Who funds this kind of research??? Must be Cadbury. Or Nestle.--As an aside: Regulatory bodies should really think about putting a black box warning on chocolate wrappers. It causes weight gain to rival that of atypical anti-psychotics (as well as some anti-depressants) and its side effects also include obesity, an increased risk of diabetes and an increase in serum cholesterol levels. It can be habit-forming. Death By Chocolate is a popular suicide method. As such it has proved ineffective, but this has not deterred mental patients who continue to make frequent attempts, despite previous failures.I'm on Efexor, Seroquel and Chocolate®. I'm not winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symora Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 LOL, you're a hoot Luna ... I admit it, I'm a self medicating chocoholic as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eNIGMA Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Holy crap - This post just reminded me that I have $5 organic dark chocolate in my freezer. mmnnNOMNOMNOMNOMAnd I don't usually have much of a sweet tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna- Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 *Grin*Well, I don't know if I should say "I'm sorry I reminded you: or "I'm glad, enjoy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscat Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Their is a ice cream named death by chocolate .... never thought of the connection , but, my gosh is it delicious . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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