John has been having difficulty falling and staying asleep for the past few months. He has lost some of his appetite, lost some weight, and feels physically fatigued a great deal of the time. These are all examples typically associated with major depression, called ________ symptoms.

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The symptoms described, such as difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, weight loss, and physical fatigue, are physical in nature and are therefore classified as somatic symptoms.

John Has Been Having Difficulty Falling and Staying Asleep for the Past