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Can Depression Cause Heart Palpitations And Anemia?

Hi, I am only 18 years old, i got diaognosed with depression last august/september, but refused to go on antidepressants becuase of my age, and i have also suffered with it before and managed to get my head straight without them before. Therefore i feel now as though i am fine and no longer suffer from depression. However when i got diaognosed with it, i also got it into my head that i had a brain tummor, my doctor said it was only in my head becuase of the depression and stress and my mum said the same, and i myself admit it was a stupid thought, but i still do keep thinking that i have one from time to time, i keep getting a dead leg, and i also noticed i get heart palpitations, however i am asthmatic as well, therefore i thought the heart palpitations would be due to that, i am also anemic too. Im not quite sure what i am trying to ask but is there anything that could be wrong with me, or is it still just the depression/stress?
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What ever thoughts you have, are part of depression and you need treatment for that. You can try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing that would keep you relax. You can also try some thoughts stoppage technique that would help to control such thoughts. Better to consult a psychologist for proper technique. In case, you need further help, you can ask.

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Can Depression Cause Heart Palpitations And Anemia?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic What ever thoughts you have, are part of depression and you need treatment for that. You can try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing that would keep you relax. You can also try some thoughts stoppage technique that would help to control such thoughts. Better to consult a psychologist for proper technique. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Thanks