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is it depression?

a little over 2 years ago, my boyfriend lost his 27 year old son to colon cancer after a very short 10 month battle. i noticed the normal signs of the grieving process,  but these last few months have been very different. i see very definite signs of depression, but i am also seeing physical symptoms. can depression manifest physical symptoms of treatable ailments such as frequent colds, or sinusiits? he has never been one to be "whiny" when he's sick,  or just lay around and do nothing, but lately this is exactly what he does!! NOTHING! poor appetite, poor sleep habits, etc. and all i have been able to do is let him "ail" and treat the symptoms of these "illnesses".
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Depression is clinically marked by the low spirit, not pertaining to the environment, may extend from depress to grief, even stupor, and some serious case with illusion and hallucination. The anxiety and excitation for certain patients are obviously seen. In TCM. it also refers to hysteria. It should be treated with herbs for regulating Du meridian and adjusting qi activity to restore normal menlte activity.

Acupuncture and moxibustion have the fast, non-side effect advantage over others in treating depression. They can obviously improve the condition not only in body but also in spirit, and make up for the deficiency of the medicine.
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Yes,  depression can definitely manifest into physical symptoms.  The changes in appetite and sleep patterns, suppressed immune system are all symptoms of clinical depression.  
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