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Somatic Complaints Somatic means physical. Somatic
complaints are aches, pains and general physical distress. Depression can often
cause such complaints. Kids who never have headaches suddenly begin complaining
of frequent headaches or teens suddenly start complaining of a lot of nausea or
stomach distress. These are the two most common somatic complaints. Fatigue,
changes in appetite, carbohydrate cravings, weight gain or loss, muscle tension,
muscle or joint aches and pains, and sleep disturbances can all be physical
symptoms of depression as well. Some doctors feel that a significant number of
children are more likely to show such physical signs of depression as the
primary noticeable symptoms than adults typically would. It should also be noted
that anxiety can be an issue for some children with bipolar disorder and that
anxiety can also create physical complaints such as headaches, stomach aches. If a
child or teen is having a panic attack, physical symptoms may include: racing
heart/palpitations, dizziness, feeling that they are going to pass out, feeling
that they are going to die, feeling very cold especially in the extremities, and
other symptoms as well. |
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