Expert: Joanne - 4/23/2007

Question
Hi, i was wondering does chewing and spitting contribute to weight gain? If you are not eating anything the entire day but chew and spit out sweet stuff like biscuits, chocs, cakes can this absorb a lot of the calories and cause weight gain?

Also, last week my period returned after 6 months. I was under a lot of stress and depression earlier and my GP has increased my antidepressant to twice a day. I have noticed that i am less anxious and my mood is much better. I have also stopped taking laxatives. Does this mean i have gained weight since my period has returned? I have read that stress and depression can cause the period to cease. Can you still be underweight and get your period? Cos my clothes do not feel tighter so could i have gained weight?

Answer
Without being able to actually see you, it would be unfair of me to comment.

I feel that if you are worried about any of this, I suggest seeing your GP again.

As for chewing and Spitting, I have answered your question many times.  I'm not experienced with chewing and spitting, but have given you the information that I have researched on the web!

All the best
Holly