How does depression affect people physically?
Depressed people often lose their interest in food and frequently lose weight. Less often, depression causes people to indulge in comfort eating and they gain weight. A change in sleep patterns often accompanies depression. People have trouble getting a good night’s sleep, or alternatively, they sleep much more than usual and have trouble getting out of bed. Other physical symptoms may include decreased energy, tiredness, fatigue and lack of interest in sex.
