yeah i have. i have anxiety disorder aside from depression. my panic attack usually comes with breathing difficulty and warm inside my chest and throat. like u, i always feeling sick all day long. that is why i start taking my meds again. are u on meds too?dont stop.

Yes. I am always exhausted. It doesn't matter if I get enough sleep or not. And my anxiety gives me headaches, tension, and a horrible swelling feeling in my throat. Medicine is the best answer. That and better breathing to get more oxygen into your system. I try to avoid all forms of caffeine, but it might help you.

Have had the achy tiredness that usually was a constant companion after a nasty onset of depression that lasted three months or more. I have a remission now that has gone on for about two years. But, more about that another time. You are not alone, and this is the community where we all get better. I've stayed for nearly 5 years. Keep coming back, and you will see.

I have a sort of stiffness when depressed but get Phantom aches and pains randomly from the anxity

Anxiety, depression and pain that pops up anywhere in my body, like, poof, I have a stress headache, and poof, my stomach has gone wacko, and on and on. Sometimes it's like having a continual flu.
You are not alone. Let's hang in there. Maybe it will get better! Susu

Gosh we all sound the same....depression can be individual and shared.

I feel tired all day. No matter how long I slept. My sleep is full of icky dreams and pain. I awake feeling hungover. My body hurts always. My back my legs...all. My legs feel weak. I feel weak. Trouble breathing and it hurts my chest when I breath. Panic attacks...chest pains.
BobCJ : how do "we all get better "? I am holding my breath hoping that this is true.
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia ....achy all over. I was taking Lyrica. Stopped for awhile as it seemed to give me suicide thoughts. (One of the side effects?) But I may begin again....At least it helped some.
Plus I have a pelvic problem due to damage from years ago....the Lyrica helped that pain...it blocks the never receptors.
I need someone big & squishy like my to cuddle with and warm my whole body. Warm makes the pain better.

We're wound so tight all the time that certain muscles (wherever you 'keep your stress') get sore from the lactic acid buildup caused by anaerobic respiration. Ibuprofin is probably the best over the counter medicine, it's an anti-inflammatory. I've never had much luck with muscle relaxers, but in fact the best way to relieve that kind of pain is with a massage.

Oh I would love a massage....but I don 't like anyone to see me
without clothes. Not even just my shirt.
I am fat...245 lbs...and only 5'2".
I have scars - skin problems /cancer - folds that could hide a great Dane....
I 've yet to find a med that really helps.

I have chronic pain due to grotesquely enlarged kidneys that are covered in cysts. I also get a lot of muscle pain due to stress. Advil or muscle relaxants work best for that kind of pain but are a big no no with kidney disease. So I have an extra large heating pad I use daily.

It's very helpful with kidney pain but I also rotate it for my upper back, shoulders and neck. That is were I carry most of my tension.

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Kodasmama, find a blind massage therapist or ask them to wear a blindfold. Problem solved. You are by no means the first person to have that taboo.

In ancient times, blinded warriors were often brought to the master's palace and trained in massage so that the ladies of the palace could be attended upon, but not seen. Weird philosophy by my lights, but to each his own, eh?

I get tired when I get really depressed. My body just doesn't want to do anything. I have to force myself, consciously, to get up and work out. Most of the time (if I haven't been up all night working), exercise fixes it and I'm able to do chores and things....sometimes it makes me to actually want to exercise more. But, it's definitely a conscious effort. I basically think of it as my treatment regimen, just like taking meds every day.

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CypessMoon, according to my Psychiatrist and my therapist, physical moderate activity releases beneficial endorphins.

BTW, Petting an animal releases endorphins to the petter and the pettee. I like your ferocious puppy, in your avatar.

Yes, I feel worse physically when my depression is hitting me the hardest. I have done some research on it and you would be amazed at how much of an effect the mind has on the body.
We can heal ourselves physically if we get the mental part right.
Hope you feel better soon.

I have chronic pain but I do have a constant headache, anxiety that make my chest hurt when I first wake up. Otherwise, I don't know the difference. It all just hurts regardless of what stage my depression is in. I hope you feel better soon. Heat does make me feel better. Cold is horrible on my pain.

There is no blood test for it but there ARE pressure points that the doctor can tell if you have Fibromyalgia. And Chronic Fatigue usually always comes along for the ride. I hope you don't have it but that was the first thing I thought of.