Somatic symptoms of depression are the physical changes and manifestations we experience in our bodies during a depressive episode. Often, when we think of depression, we think of sadness, anxiety, or a lack of motivation and enjoyment, but in up to 80% of cases, it's very common to experience physical changes . These changes can vary greatly from person to person and can be divided into painless and painful . Among the painless symptoms, changes in appetite and weight are very common, as is feeling excessively tired , with low vitality or energy. Changes in sleep patterns are also very common, with a decrease in hours of sleep, difficulty falling asleep, or waking up early. As for painful symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain are frequent, as is a feeling of heaviness and tension in the chest or abdomen.