Physical Signs of Depression You'd Never Suspect

“Mental health is just as important as physical health.” It’s a social media rallying cry, but strike four words from the sentence and you’ve got an even less-understood truth: Mental health is physical health.
Let’s take depression. It doesn’t just mess with your mind—it often manifests in your body, too, says Scott Dehorty, LCSW-C, a licensed clinical social worker at Delphi Behavioral Health in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
If you’re experiencing a strange combo of symptoms and don’t know what’s up, consider these five physical signs of depression that play out below the brain.
5 Physical Signs of Depression You'd Never Suspect