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breadbored

Updated 10mo ago

Is Depression a Physical Illness?

the fact that whenever I get sick I think I'm spiraling back into depression is proof that depression is a physical illness too

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rottxing

2y

We hold trauma and mental indifferences in our bodies just like our mind. When they say to sit with your feelings they actually mean listen to your body over your head
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breadbored

2y

I like that addition! Very true. :)
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sleepseeker

2y

My biggest problem was bottling up the feelings and waiting until I got physically sick so most times I do assume my depression and anxiety made me sick again.
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rottxing

2y

that's also a very bad habit of mine. I dont feel like I'll be taken seriously or validated because of my vast moodswings but man are they almost hospital ready 🙄 I'm afraid I'll be ridiculed or brushed off like i grew up being treated like
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breadbored

2y

yes that's a huge reason why I assume that too. It's just the most common thing to make me sick

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