How do you keep your muscles from automatically tensing? body aches all over from depression. doc says i'm tensing my muscles without knowing it.

Alternative Voices: You become more active. You get out and walk. You go to yoga and learn to gently stretch and move in ways that are life affirming and healing.

Many options: If you have a clinical depression, combined with anxiety causing muscle tension, there are several options that i recommend for my patients. Perhaps one or more may help you: progressive relaxation, massage, physical therapy, heating pad, hot shower, stretching, muscle relaxants, antidepressant medicines. Talk to your doctor in detail about treatment options.