depression causes physical symptoms

He may not even be suffering from Depression. In most cases (not all) if a person is suffering from Severe Depression, then the symptoms are so God awful horrifing and uncomfortable that they will do almost anything to make it stop. This includes going to see a doctor. In some cases Depression sufferers will suffer in silence and resist treatment. This is usually out of shame about admitting that they have a Mental Illness.

I'll start by giving some background to the problem I have. I began suffering with symptoms of tiredness and weakness in September 2007. Since then I have suffered from symptoms including nausea and vomiting, intermittant diarrhoea, extreme tiredness (I can sleep up to 16 hours solid), fainting, muscle cramps and stiffness, loss of appetite, itchy skin which comes out in a rash if I scratch, and weight loss which has accelerated over the last few weeks.

Well, those symptoms can all be symptoms of depression, but for it to be depression there'd have to be mood symptoms too. And usually with such prominent physical symptoms, it'd be pretty extreme mood symptoms, such that they'd be the thing you'd be thinking of most. although highly psychosomatic depression is not unheard of, so yes, it's a possibility. But I'd try for physical causes first.

To be honest, you sound like yes, you are having symptoms of depression and anxiety. Covid can have after symptoms but for someone that has had covid twice, I wouldn't go there to think you do. There are other things going on and a history with you that would make me think more mental health. What CAN you do? Well, what about digging into the mental health aspect? A psychologist who does dbt/cbt therapy?

Sounds like it could be anxiety and depression. Have you had a good physical exam recently? Check out the anxiety and depression forums.

Hair loss does not sound like depression, but then we are all different when it comes to the symptoms. Certainly irrability is a sign of depression, but then it could just be stress. Only a doctor can tell you this.

These symptoms can also have a physical cause. Brain tumors, MS, untreated diabetes, etc - many, many causes. I highly recommend that you see your doctor and allow him to run tests. If the cause if mental, he can refer you to a psychiatrist. The key is to get help soon before things get worse. best of luck.

Ok, I've been reading to get an idea of how long the physical symptoms are going to last. I note it's anywhere from 2-3 days to over 2 weeks. I understand it's different for everyone. Would everyone please share how many days it took them to get at least comfortable physically? Thank you for the suggestions and support already. Just reading the successes, even daily ones, is keeping me going.

t be both. There may be physical causes of CFS symptoms and psychological causes but that would mean 2 different conditions with similar symptoms. They can't BOTH be CFS can they? Of course any limiting painful condition is going to lead to psychological problems but that shouldn't detract from the physical illness it really is.

I am in a "depression class" (thanks Kaiser), and they say memory loss is very common with depression. With all the physical problems & meds to deal with them, who wouldn't be depressed????? I started on anti-depressants after 3 years sober, still very very depressed. It helps for a while, then stopped. I realize my entire life I have been depressed, and now have Fibromyalgia, and take Wellbutrin for that.

I think depression can be a combination of things - both physical and emotional. I used to get mind blowing headaches, which was partly caused by my depression, and then because I had them, it made me feel emotionally worse. It's a nasty cycle. From what you've described, you've been under a ton of stress, getting married is up there in the stress meter! I know when I've been ill, which I went through recently, it sure made my mood drop.

You may also need to monitor your progress as far as major depression and anxiety symptoms are concerned. All of your symptoms do not seem to be due to anxiety or medicine side effects. A neurologist's opinion regarding the association between L5-S1 disc bulge and sensory symptoms in the lower limbs will be important. Take care.

While Major depressive dissorders can effect the body in many physical ways, I have never heard of "physical Depression" without mental depression. Maybe something I have never heard of before.

I suffer from anxiety and depression. More anxiety then depression (I think), I've had it all of my life and I could always pretty much control it,up till about 12 years a ago. I've seen countless drs and therapist and have not gotten much help. I have uncontrollable feelings of panic,fear,and excessive worry ALL the time. I also have no energy,not even to shower or do "everyday" things that normal people don't even think about.

There is a strong desire to smoke, but no physical ailments or depression. In fact, rather than being depressed, I am oddly energized and do already feel cleaner and optimistic. Not to minimize the sufferings of anybody having a tougher time than I am, but everyone surely must have a different personal reaction to quitting. Everyone owes it to themselves to see just how managable it might be for them to just STOP. Cold Turkey, No BS. Just do it.

Hello, I'm am 29 years old, and i seem to be going through something wierd in my life, it all started with twitch in my middle finger, it soon progressed into a slight tremor in my left hand, i noticed it when I was drinking a beer.

Are these symptoms of depression/anxiety? Or do I have anxiety and depression because I feel so sick all the time. I had gone off these meds about a year ago and had been pretty stable and now am going through sx's worse than before...

In addition to medication and talk therapy, excercise and physical activity is good for helping depression as people tend to slow down and become undermotivated during depressive episodes but interaction with people is an essential part of it as well as depression often leads people to self isolate.

It is the doctor who will find out whether it is actually depression or any other physical condition like thyroid disorder which causes the same symptoms as depression. This can be found out by conducting a physical examinations and lab tests. If any medical condition is ruled out, then the patient is referred to a mental health professional. A complete diagnostic evaluation is conducted so as to find out the cause of depression.

Is there any connection between abdominal discomfort/pain and low vitamin D? I recently had blood work and a ultrasound on my abdomen. I have to wait for my follow-up appointment for my results but I'm curious if aside from muscle pain, back pain, fatige, anxiety, depression. It also causes diffuse abdominal pain.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man has difficulty getting or maintaining an erection. It can be caused by physical or emotional problems. Physical problems include heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. Emotional problems include stress, anxiety, and depression. If you are experiencing ED symptoms, see your doctor right away for diagnosis and treatment options.

I took 1 Lexapro and I became super nervous and anxious about 4 hrs later. I don't know if it was the drug or it was me? Im sure my physical symptoms aren't from depression, I think my depression is from the physical stuff. Anyway I went to a different dr today and his going to get me in for a Endoscopy on Monday. So fingers crossed. Thanks for your advice.

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