Depression and Nausea

Depression can be a severely debilitating and frustrating condition. Depression can impact every area of our lives, from our personal relationships to our performance at work to how much we enjoy ourselves when engaging in recreational activities. Depression can even have physical symptoms, which can include an upset stomach.

When one is worried, depressed, or anxious, it is not uncommon for your stomach to produce excess digestive acids. In fact, the idea that ulcers are created by worry is not that far off from reality. If this is the case, the extra digestive acids can cause you to have a feeling of an upset stomach or nausea.

Some of the other symptoms of depression can include:

 

  • feeling sad most of the time
  • a lack of energy
  • feeling withdrawn from family and friends
  • difficulty with concentration
  • irritability or anxiety
  • thinking about suicide or death
  • a change in weight, whether weight gain or weight loss
  • a change in appetite.

Some of the most reliable treatments for depression are anti-depressant medications. These might include Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Anafranil, Norpramin, or any number of others. Not all of these antidepressants have difficult side effects, but not all will be effective for every individual.

Another possible treatment for depression is therapy. This can take the form of almost anything, from psychoanalysis to counseling to cognitive-behavioral therapy. By talking to a psychologist or therapist, many people have had success managing the symptoms of depression. Talk therapy does not make the feelings of depression go away; rather, it helps the person to develop the tools that she needs to keep those feelings in check.

The most successful treatment of depression will likely include a combination of these methods. Therapy, antidepressant medications, and a social support structure all together will exponentially increase a person’s chances of dealing with depression successfully. If you believe that you are suffering from depression, you should contact your health care provider immediately. If left untreated, depression can lead to loss of work, strained relationships, physical ailments, and even death. If you or someone you know has the symptoms of depression, it is important to seek help. Your health care provider may be able to refer you to a qualified psychiatrist. Friends or family might know of a reliable counselor or mental health professional that you can turn to.