Yes, it is a physical shock to the system. Go for a check-up. Look at eating healthier even when you don't feel like eating. Develop a routine and try to incorporate any type of exercise into your routine that you can. It releases endorphins that help stabilize mood and heal the body.

I started walking on my lunch. Today was day one of beginning to heal. It helped.

Yes, BrooklynMB, very much so. I keep saying I should go to a doctor, just to get checked out. I really should go. I have taken my BP at home, and although it used to be normal/good, these past few months it has been high. I feel a tingling in my head at times, which i attribute to it. I also feel like I never have enough sleep. Just feel exhausted all the time. I think it's just because our minds are working so hard trying to make sense of it all, and we're living day by day at times. The cold winter here out east certainly hasn't helped, but hopefully the warm weather soon approaching will brighten up all our spirits. Take care of yourself! (now, i must re-read and take my own advice.) :)

Yeah, it definitely has physical ramifications. Depression itself has many different mental and physical possibilities...

I have spells of exhaustion and these moments where I want to isolate.

The gym or outdoors can be your best friend at times like this.

Do what you can to combat it, try to plan things pre-emptively so to speak, but if you find yourself in a spell, there is no where to go but through it. Reach out on this site, we will grab you.

yes. I initially lost about 20 pounds because I couldnt concentrate long enough to eat. I would go to the store and right in the middle of buying groceries I would lose focus and have to leave.
My therapist says this is like a death and we grieve as if it is a death. So true.
Every now and then I still have complete meltdowns where I lie on the floor and cry hysterically.

I had all those things as well as chest pains from anxiety. I have a healthy heart but it was all just too much to deal with all at once. And then I discovered that I was pregnant. Which also explained part of my being so tired. Just the emotional upset was enough to make me not want to get out of bed. It was very hard to function period.

yes thats very normal. Stress, depression, anxiety,insomnia can all cause those symptoms. Do everything you can to take care of yourself even if you have to force it. Go to the dr, let them know what you are going through so they will watch out for your overall health. Exercise, make conscious attempts to put the right foods in your body. Drink lots of water. Meditate. I know it may sound silly but your body is exhausted and these little things will make a huge difference overall. Good luck to you. I am so sorry you are going through this. We all know how you feel here :( Vent vent vent. Sometimes just that does wonders

I'm dealing with this now. I lost 16 pounds in 4 weeks. I was already seeing my doc so I thought it was "just stress". The consensus is still out because though I don't feel stressed, and I'm totally ready to be divorced, my symptoms and weight loss continue.
It is best to see your Doctor, sometimes that stress/anxiety can aggravate a condition that was hiding....