I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

People who are depressed also often complain about physical
symptoms which include:
• Headache and dizziness
• Nausea and dry mouth
• Stomach discomfort
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Muscle aches and pain
• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
• Heart beating very fast
• Tightness at the chest region
• Trembling or shaking
• Sweaty palms
• Numbness or tingling sensations
• Restless and wanting to move around, etc
These are also commonly known as the physical symptoms of
‘stress’ which often (but not necessary) come with depression. The
word ‘stress’ is a general term to refer to any mental and/or
physical tension. When stress is excessive, due to whatever reasons
(stressors), it can lead to depression, a well defined and specific
psychological illness. That’s the relationship between stress and
depression – depression is more than just stress.
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