The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry reports that one in three adults who struggle with alcohol or drug abuse also suffer from depression, People who are depressed turn to substances to feel better or escape from feelings of guilt or despair. However, many substances increase feelings of sadness or fatigue. The Depression catalog offers content on how to recognize clinical depression, strategies to overcome it and how to understand the link between addiction and depression.
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5 Physical Signs You May Be Depressed
Article from Everyday Health by Therese Borchard
From the article:
"In a study published in Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, 69 percent of persons who met the criteria for depression consulted a doctor for aches and pains. Mood disorders can show up in surprising symptoms — like migraines, bloating, backaches, or joint pain."
This article identifies some of the most common physical symptoms of depression.
