Someone depressed isn't supposed to be at their best looks wise, it would be weird if Mok ...

Someone depressed isn't supposed to be at their best looks wise, it would be weird if Mok looked as beautiful as before (and he still does mind you) while he is starving himself and not taking care of himself, not working out etc. I guess the author was guilty of wanting to portray the effects of mental illness realistically because readers only care about getting off. Get well soon author-nim