Does Your Depression Gets Worse When You Are Physically Ill?

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I've recently been battling the flu and now showing signs of bronchitis🤦🏻‍♀️ and then started noticing my depression is worsening. Am I the only one who feels this way?

posted January 29, 2023

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I also feel more depressed. Being sick brings your body and mind down.

posted February 1, 2023

In my opinion I believe that physical health and emotional health are connected to one another and being physically ill definitely has an impact on mood /energy.

posted January 31, 2023

Yes I get more depressed when I'm sick

posted January 29, 2023

I get so depressed when I'm sick. I think those come hand in hand. I hate getting sick for that reason. It really brings me down.

posted January 30, 2023

Yes because we are not in a good mood when we are sick

posted January 29, 2023

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