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When the Mind Is Exhausted, the Body Follows: How Depression Depletes Muscles and Energy

Even opening your eyes in the morning feels as heavy as lead, and all strength seems drained from your body. Have you found yourself frequently thinking lately that your body does not feel like your own? Many people worry about whether they are simply tired or if feelings of depression are consuming their physical energy. The shadow on the mind can indeed drain muscles and vitality far more powerfully than one might expect.