text: depression caused by being overweight, how do i get better? i am overweight and depressed.  i have tried to lose weight, but the depression takes over and it sets me back, time after time.  how do i get out of this nightmare?  i want to lose weight sooooooo bad, but it is sooooooooooooooo hard and i don't have anyone to support me.  please help... well mw you can rest assure that you are not alone. plenty of people are dealing with the same problem. i recently gained weight and im going through something similar. what you need to do is find out wha'ts depressing you...if you can't come up with an answer...look harder..then maybe you should see a doctor about your condition. basically your depressions stems from being over weight, when you try to lose weight you get weak and depressed and turn to food. its a vicious cycle! it has to stop. pray...and do all you can to pull yourself out this rut. life is so beautiful... and if you don't develop tough skin you will get burned. remember no pain no gain mw. you will make it..all you have to do is believe in yourself, see the bigger picture and try.