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Can chronic pain be caused by depression?

I am a 39 year old female. I want to know if chronic pain can be caused by depression?

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Chronic pain could be a symptom of untreated somatization disorder which is more psychological not physical. If someone suffers from fibromyalgia he or she might have pain or tiredness along with emotional problems like anxiety and depression. However chronic pain due to any medical problem can cause depression and depression can exaggerate feelings of chronic pain. Tiredness is also a symptom of anxiety and depression.

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Depression can exacerbate underlying pain.