What are the physical symptoms of depression?

Depression attacks you not just emotionally and mentally but also physically. Where the emotional symptoms take over as the major symptoms, how the mental health disorder is attacking your body is often disregarded by many.

- Chandana B

Along with the emotional pain, sadness, crying, and feelings of hopelessness, depression has physical symptoms too. It affects the body and causes physical pain as a result of psychological distress.

The physical symptoms of depression are equally critical as that of the emotional symptoms. In the current article, we will take a look at the major physical symptoms of depression.

Digestive problems, like constipation and diarrhoea, can arise due to depression. Overwhelming emotions such as stress and anxiety can disrupt our digestive tract and cause gastrointestinal pain. You may feel nauseated too often and will be suffering from either constipation or diarrhoea.

Studies have linked depression with decreasing vision. According to a study, it was ascertained that mental health concerns may actually affect one's eyesight. Researchers named the condition as contrast perception and pointed out that this could be linked with the claim that depression can make the world look hazy to the individual.