This kind of pain may be the first or the only sign of depression. Pain and the problems it causes can wear you down over time and affect your mood. Chronic pain causes a number of problems that can lead to depression, such as trouble sleeping and stress. Disabling pain can cause low self-esteem due to work or financial issues or the inability to participate in social activities and hobbies.
Depression doesn't just occur with pain resulting from an injury. It's also common in people who have pain linked to a health condition such as diabetes, cancer or heart disease. To get symptoms of pain and depression under control, you may need separate treatment for each condition. However, some treatments may help with both:. Treatment for co-occurring pain and depression may be most effective when it involves a combination of treatments.
If you have pain and depression, get help before your symptoms worsen. You don't have to be miserable. Getting the right treatment can help you start enjoying life again. Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
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This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. Request Appointment. Pain and depression: Is there a link? Depression can also physically hurt , and it's a bit tricky to understand why. I've experienced depressive episodes for around ten years, and the worst periods always coincide with aching abdominal pain and a feeling of constriction or heaviness around the heart and lungs.
It's deeply discomforting and, in an otherwise "healthy" body, slightly confusing. However, the links between the depressed brain and the body are more sophisticated than many of us might have anticipated, and understanding the physical side of my mental health disorder is an important part of treatment.
And I've come to discover that this sort of painful experience isn't unique to me; pain is often a dominant sign of depression and other mood disorders, and medicine is still working to understand the intersection of physical symptoms and mental ones in patients with depression. The link between pain and depression is a nuanced one. Chronic pain patients and those who experience pain from treatments like chemotherapy or arthritis have a high likelihood of developing depression , according Harvard Medical School.
But it turns out that many people experience depression through the lens of pain. Depressive symptoms in official diagnostic guides include gastrointestinal issues, poor sleep, headaches, aches and pains with no obvious cause, and sleep issues. People with depression often subconsciously tense up this muscle group and without even realising, give themselves a headache. Because depression and fatigue are so intertwined, it can be really hard to separate them or work out which came first.
Having no energy is a common complaint from people with depression. Some people saying that even getting out of bed is a daunting task. This is fatigue which is a very different beast — with people feeling exhausted from the moment they wake up. Another physical sign of depression is sleepless nights and insomnia. In a study done by the Journal of Canada Chiropractic Association, over students found a direct association of depression and back pain.
Psychologists have believed for hundreds of years that emotional stress can cause aches and pain. There is an apparent connection between your nervous system and inflammation.
Stressful situations are commonly associated in triggering headaches. These headaches have a throbbing sensation around the eyebrows. If tension headaches reoccur regularly then that may be the indication to get professional help. This is one of the most common symptoms of depression. Being occasionally sluggish is common, however having low energy levels even though you have gotten enough sleep is an indicator of depression. According to Dr. Maurizion Fava, Director of Clinical Research Program, nonrestorative sleep is a key indicator for increased anxiety and depression.
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