Can you get sick from being down for a very long time?

My friend feels very depressed, and she cries every night over a love that'd never come true,etc.
And all she can think about is that (very sensitive, i know). She tries to hide it from me, but i know she's broken from the inside! She writes all these heart breaking poems and its just so sad to see her that way.
But she's often sick, is this from that depression? So can you get ill from being depressed/having a heartache?
Answer:
sure its possible have you seen the commercials for cymbalta? folks get physically sick when they are mentally sick your friend needs help you can take her to a doctor or the ER or if shes not willing and you think she might hurt herself then call 911 and they can take her to the hopsital. I have seen folks with depression that's from traumatic events in their lives get better very quickly with medication and therapy

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yeah i got sick like that but most of the time everybody's body acts differently plz get her helped

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Yes, stress weakens the immune system. She should destress by taking walks, finding enjoyable things, and relying on friends and family for support. Taking extra vitamins helps too.

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Her immune system does get very week. She needs a supplement to put her hormones in balance and to give her system a boost.

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Depression can hurt one (and his/her loved ones) both mentally and physically. Your friend needs to get therapy--and possibly medication--ASAP! There are free and sliding-scale mental health clinics in virtually all cities. If you don't know where one is--call your local emergency room or police department, and ask for the phone number of the clinic in your area.

The poetry is good therapy--let your friend write !

Remember that depression IS an illness in itself. Your friend needs to at least get to his/her medical doctor for help.

It has just be proved that walking outdoors in nature helps those with depression. Get walking with your friend. (Mall walking, etc. does not help as much).

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if it's in the head and in the heart, yes you can become very sick. the psychology of any illness begins with those to very major parts of the body.
i have made myself sick with very similar issues over the years. i think the individual above said it best when they stated that it weakens your immune system. it really does. the stress and worry of unfulfilled dreams and emotions is very difficult for some people to handle.
to some it may seem crazy and unbelieveable, but you can literally worry yourself to death.

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