Depression has doubled during lockdown
is a mental health issue that can take over a person's mind, but that doesn't mean the implications of the illness can't take a physical form. In fact, it's quite common for people who suffer from depression to experience a range of physical ailments, ranging from difficulty sleeping to intense fatigue.show that twice as many adults are reporting symptoms of depression now, compared with the same period last year. That's one in five.
We spoke to Dr Ahmer Aziz, a doctor at AKEA Life, to find out a bit more about these physical manifestations and why they occur.is something that's widely reported among people with depression."You are experiencing a general lack of energy or drive and easily find yourself becoming tired with even the most trivial of tasks," says Dr Aziz, explaining that this can be because you feel drained with a constant"unexplained feeling of sadness, despair, or hopelessness".
," says Dr Aziz."Self-esteem is about how you think about yourself. You may feel less comfortable with how you look and how you feel," he adds."You may find you are noted by others to be visibly slower to move," says Dr Aziz, which is known as psychomotor retardation, and is a common physical symptom of depression."This may also affect your speech which may slow down as well," adds the doctor.
If you are suffering from any of the problems above, please make an appointment to see your GP. You can also contact The Samaritans for support on 116 123 or
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