Most People Think They Know What Depression Looks Like — Here’s The Painful Truth
Dr Jeremy Dean
Physical pain is a surprisingly common sign of depression.
Over half of those living with depression experience physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, dizziness and muscle or leg pain.
Indeed, these physical issues are nearly as common as emotional struggles like moodiness, lack of motivation and fatigue.
Even after successful treatment with antidepressants, the physical symptoms can linger after the emotional ones have improved.
Professor Kurt Kroenke, who led the study,...