I am an employed man of 38 years with a little family connectivity due to distance of my working place from my abode. For last fifteen years ,Sometimes I suffer from backache, loss of appetite, energy loss. Is it the symptoms of depression? What is the remedy?

Ms. Juhi ParasharPsychologist4yrs exp

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Hi Mr. Lybrate-user, the persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that characterises major depression can lead to a range of emotional and physical conditions. These include inability to sleep or concentrate on tasks. Changes in appetite, decreased energy level and thoughts of suicide are also seen. People may experience: pain areas: in the back mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, inability to feel pleasure, loneliness, loss of interest, mood swings, panic attack, sadness, or emotional distress behavioural: agitation, excessive crying, irritability, self-harm, or social isolation sleep: early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep whole body: excessive hunger, fatigue, loss of appetite, or restlessness cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide psychological: depression or repeatedly going over thoughts also common: constipation, headache, poor appetite, substance abuse, or weight loss so if you feel you have this, you should consult a psychiatrist for medication and psychologist for psychotherapy. It could be mild or moderate depression. 

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