Decreased pain tolerance (aka everything hurts more)

Do you ever have a burning sensation in your nerves even though there isn't a physical cause for your discomfort? It seems that depression and pain frequently co-exist. Some studies suggest that people who are depressed feel pain more intensely than those that aren’t depressed by up to four times the amount.

While a 2010 study revealed that pain had a higher impact on those who are depressed, a 2015 study found a link between depression and decreased pain tolerance. Even though there isn't a clear cause-and-effect relationship between these two symptoms, it's important to evaluate them both, particularly if your doctor has prescribed medicine. Antidepressants may not only help with depression relief, but some study suggests that they may also work as an analgesic to help with pain management.