During episodes of unipolar major depression, you are more likely to experience headaches, neckaches, backaches, shoulder pain, muscle pain, and joint pain. Stomachaches, nausea, cramping, and diarrhea occur more frequently in individuals suffering from unipolar major depression.
Pain problems probably result from the increased level of inflammation that occurs during the course of unipolar major depression [see Chapter 3, Diagnosis and Causes). Physical problems usually go away as your depression begins to lift after effective treatment.
- Can I take antidepressants to give myself more energy?
- Why do I never seem to get any restful sleep?
- Why do I always binge on junk food and put on weight when I get depressed?
- I can’t seem to eat what’s wrong with my appetite?
- What kind of emotional changes can I expect if my depression grows worse?
- What do people look like when they are depressed?
- Is there any good news about this diagnosis?
- How does depression affect people’s longevity?
- Is there really a Band Aid that takes away depression?
- Will I have to keep taking medications or going to psychotherapy for the rest of my life?
- What’s a simple definition of major depression?
- What else can I do?
- What about marijuana? It makes me feel less depressed after I smoke it.
- What exactly is stress?
- Why do I get depressed over happy events, like my wedding?
- Is there somewhere I can go to get away from stress?
- Is there something simple and easy I can try to reduce my stress level?
- Are drug companies suppressing natural products to make more money from their drugs?
- What are some commonly used products that are bad for my depression?
- What are some good, basic dietary rules?
