Depression is a brain disease that can cause a lot of emotional suffering.
Changes in the way your brain works can also have a big impact on your body. So
I can ask you the following question. Is it any wonder that depression contributes to a wide variety of physical problems that impact
everything from your heart to your immune system?
Depression doesn't just cause physical symptoms; it may also increase or worsen the risk for certain physical illness or
conditions. Conversely, certain illnesses can also
trigger depression.
Depression also causes physical symptoms. I want to talk about some of these symptoms
. Initially, two out of three people with depression experience increasing pain
. In addition, chronic fatigue, decreased interest in sex, decreased appetite,
insomnia, lack of deep sleep, or oversleeping are common physical symptoms.
Depression Increases Your Risk of Physical Disease
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Depression raises the levels of stress hormones
, such as cortisol or adrenaline, increasing your risk of developing a number of diseases and other conditions. Depression
can affect the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight infection. Some vaccines, such as the shingles vaccine, may be less effective in older adults with depression. Depression
has also been associated with an increased risk of heart disease and substance abuse.
Depression and Medical Illness: A Vicious Circle
Insomnia or profound Many physical
changes caused by depression, such as lack of sleep, are thought to weaken your immune system. This can make existing diseases worse
. In contrast, physical changes caused by depression or chronic illness can trigger or worsen depression. All these changes
can lead to a vicious circle that is difficult to break without treatment for both
depression and other diseases
.
Many serious diseases or conditions coexist with depression. These are;
- Heart attack
- Coronary artery disease (heart attack o without death)
- Parkinson's disease
- Autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis or lupus
- HIV/AIDS
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
- Arthritis
Depression increases the risk of some of these diseases, but not always. For example, there is no evidence to support the idea that depression causes cancer, but the two often coexist. At the same time, it is important to know that depression is not an inevitable
consequence of serious diseases such as cancer and HIV, or that it cannot be managed.
How does depression affect the course of your illness when you get sick? First, you are more likely to develop complications
. This may be true because depression magnifies the physical changes in your brain and
body. If you already have heart disease, for example,
high levels of stress hormones can make it difficult for your body to make the necessary tissue repair
.
Depression can also involve following directions, taking medication, or other
aspects of a treatment regimen. It can make it harder to stay connected. Pain, which is common in depression, can also complicate the treatment of depression
. This means that people with chronic pain tend to have worse depression outcomes.
Treating Depression and Improving Health
Treatment For the process, first of all, it may be beneficial to meet with an expert in the field
. If you are in a depressive mood, you can talk to your specialist about treatment
. In addition to antidepressants and talk therapy, exercise can also help.
Recent studies show that exercise can be effective for mild to moderate depression.
and, of course, helps many other illnesses. If you're considering taking herbal remedies
be sure to talk to a specialist first.
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