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Vegetative symptoms

Vegetative symptoms are things that happen to your body when you feel sad or depressed. Just like when you have a cold and your body feels tired and achy, when you're sad, your body can also feel tired and achy too. These symptoms include things like having trouble sleeping, losing your appetite (not feeling hungry), feeling tired all the time, and not wanting to do the things you used to enjoy doing.

It's like your body is taking a break and needs some extra rest to heal. Just like when you have a cold, it's important to take care of yourself and get plenty of rest so you can feel better. When you're feeling down or depressed, it's important to talk to someone you trust and get help if you need it. With some help and support, you can start to feel better and get back to doing the things you love.
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