Five physical signs of depression
Depression doesn’t only affect your emotions, there are also physical signs of depression that are important to know about and recognize.
Depression doesn’t only affect your emotions, there are also physical signs of depression that are important to know about and recognize.
Depression doesn’t only affect your emotions
By themselves, the symptoms below don’t convey a diagnosis of depression, but they can signal the possibility of depression. If you’re noticing these symptoms in yourself or someone close to you, it’s best to get them checked out by your doctor.
Issues with sleep (not being able to fall or stay asleep or waking up too early) are a common symptom of depression. Around 90% of people with depression have problems with sleep.[1] Check out our sleep tips.
With depression some men may lose their appetite altogether and start to lose weight, while for others extra food and snacks can become a way to distract themselves from painful thoughts.[2] Check out our tips on healthy eating.
Some people describe this as feeling “heavy”, “weighed down”, or “burnt out.”
These pains aren’t tied to anything obvious like over-exercise, strained muscles or potential side effects with use of a new medication.
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Fill out our Depression Check to get a better sense if depression may be affecting you, or make an appointment to consult with a family doctor.
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