1
Depression is a complex mental condition that affects over 264 million people across all age groups worldwide. From having frequent mood fluctuations to experiencing persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness
2
While depression results from chemical imbalances in brain, there are many other potential causes for this complex and little understood heath condition. Knowing the symptoms of depression are essential to understanding
3
Depression can have debilitating effects on body just as it affects the mind. Physical effects of this debilitating problem include constant feeling of fatigue, erratic sleep habits, loss of appetite, muscle pain, frequent headaches etc.
4
From sore muscles to frequent head aches, people with depression often complain of chronic body pain which can be debilitating and also contribute to other physical effects of depression.
5
Depression is also said to cause stomach related problems, such as nausea, bloating, diarrhoea, or constipation. This could be because of a neurotransmitter called serotonin that is present in the brain and gut.
6
Yes, it does. Depression can cause your immune system work less optimally, making one more prone to seasonal sicknesses like flu and cold. A weakened immune system takes longer for patient to get better.
7
Sleep disorders are one of the most important and visible symptoms of depression. People who are depressed either struggle to fall sleep, or sleep too much. Then comes the problem of perpetual fatigue i.e no
8
Depressed people are often under stress for a long period of time. While it’s surely not the only cause, stress is one of the biggest contributors to high blood pressure Chronic stress, primarily has been linked to high blood pressure. This in turn, increases a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease like heart attack.
9
In addition to the body health effects of depression, patients also experience social effects of depressive mental state. The social effects of depression change how a person functions in the world and their relationship with others.