Does Depression Make Your Head Ache?   Depression can be a debilitating disease. Marked by feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, irritability, loss or increase of appetite, sleeplessness or oversleeping, loss of energy, as well as a host of other symptoms, depression can interfere with your ability to work, study, nurture relationships and live a productive life. You might say that depression can be a real headache. In fact, depression can be a real headache; many studies are showing a link between depression and migraines. Migraine headaches aren't your run-of-the-mill headaches. All headaches are painful, but migraines are severe headaches that can be accompanied by throbbing pain, nausea, sensitivity to sound and light and even difficulty with motor skills such as speech or movement. Migraines can last for a couple hours or go on for days. Though these splitting headaches might be enough to make you depressed, researchers aren't positive about the medical correlation between the two. Related: 1. Can I Qualify For Disability and Receive Benefits based on Depression? 2. Medical Documentation when you apply for disability with depression 3. How do you apply for disability if you have depression? Though they have not uncovered a specific reason for the facts, many think the link may be biological. Several different studies show that those suffering from depression are more likely to develop migraines. Other reverse studies have proved the same: those with migraines are more likely to develop depression. Those who take antidepressants may be in luck. It has been discovered that antidepressants are not only useful for depression, but are helpful for pain relief, including migraines. Fortunately, not everyone who suffers from one will develop the other. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Does sleep apnea treatment qualify a person for temporary SSI disability? You can qualify for disability based on epilepsy in two separate ways Applying for disability with hearing loss Filing for Social Security Disability with Post Polio Social Security Disability and cerebral palsy Social Security Disability claims and the economy Moving to a different state after applying for disability Question about Social Security Disability Retroactive pay How to file for disability in Pennsylvania PA Should you get a Statement from a Personal Physician for your SSD or SSI Disability Case? Can you file for disability with dyslexia? How long for a disability judge to make a decision? While you are in your disability interview The SSD and SSI definition of disability