Physical signs of depression that most people don't know

Feeling sad from time to time is a normal part of life, but being depressed is a very

different thing. It  can cause a variety of symptoms- both emotional and physical-

that persist and effect a person's day to day life.

  Depression  is a common illness. About 6.7 % of adult in the United States have

depression,  according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Worldwide , an

estimated 350 million people of various ages suffer from depression, according to

World Health Organisation. People  who have depression experience feeling of

sadness, hopelessness, loneliness, and/or a loss of interest in things they once

enjoyed. While  most of people are aware of these emotional symptoms, physical

symptoms related to depression or of one is not because they are not seen as a

connected. Here are some of the physical signs of depression you might not expect.

1.Weight loss or gain

Depression  affects the hormones that regulate appetite and can make you want to eat more or less than  you do.Also, sleep issues associated with depression can compound the problem, since sleep deprivation can mess with those same hunger and fullness hormones.

Thus depression can lead to either weight loss or weight gain.

2.Aches and pains

sometimes, muscle or joint pain can be due to depression. When  you hold your feeling inside, they eventually come out physically in the form of body pain. Whether  it's a headache or a back pain ,Suppressed emotions can manifest as physical pain.

3.Stomach issues

There is also a strong connection between digestive problems- bloating, constipation, irritable bowel and other- and depression. The  gut is particularly responsive to your mood states.Also, the Nerve cells in your gut manufacture 80 to 90% of your body is serotonin, a mood boosting neurotransmitter. On  top of that, depressed people tend to eat sugar loaded foods that stimulate inflammation of the brain and cause an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut.

4.Trouble sleeping

Depression  may cause a wide range of Insomnia symptoms, including difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep and daytime sleepiness. Depression  often comes with a lack of energy and an overwhelming feeling of fatigue, which can be among the most debilitating symptoms of depression. Surprisingly , as tired as you may feel, depression can affect your sleep quality.The

lack of quality.The lack of quality, restful sleep can also lead to anxiety and make your condition worse.

5.Migraine

Much  like chronic pain, headaches and migraines are also linked to depression. wild depression can lead to headaches, It is a common symptom in people with migraine headaches. Migraine  can be the reason behind the development of mood disorders like depression, or vice versa. the list is even stronger in people who experience migraine with Aura. Dissociation is mainly due to overlapping issue logical risk factors.

6.Skin problems

Stress  hormones are damaging your skin. Depression  is associated with elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol, so it is common to see skin problems in people suffering from depression. it can even worsen condition like Eczema, psoriasis and  acne. The link between depression and skin problems may be due to self negligence, which is a common side effect of depression.

7.Chest pain

Chest  pain is a well-known symptom of heart problems. What  many people don't know is that chest pain is linked with depression and vice versa. Depression  can affect heart rhythms, increase blood pressure and elevate insulin, cholesterol and stress hormone levels.