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.
