Headaches

Most people occasionally get headaches. People frequently dismiss them as nothing serious because they are so common. These headaches can even be brought on by stressful job situations, such as a disagreement with a coworker. Though, your headache might not always be brought on by stress. It can be a sign of depression if you start experiencing headaches every day.

Depression-related headaches don't always make it difficult to function, unlike excruciating migraine. The National Headache Foundation refers to this kind of headache as "tension headaches", and they can feel like a mild throbbing, especially in the area around the eyebrows. These headaches can be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers, but they frequently return. Major depressive disorder can occasionally show as persistent tension headaches. The idea that your discomfort may be psychological is not limited to headaches, though. Sadness, irritability, and decreased energy are additional symptoms that people with depression frequently encounter.