Posted by Mistermindmasta on November 29, 2005, at 1:44:08
In reply to Re: Depression caused by immune system? » Mistermindmasta, posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2005, at 22:54:26
> I completly agree with you. Here's a brief history. Mother in 59-60's had Addisons disease caused by corisone given for psoriasis with rheumatoid arthritis. Not much known about autoimmune diseases then. Me panic attacks age 22 got better as years went by then Hasimotos thyroditis an autoimmune disease. High ANA even now, chronic lyme's disease, arthritis. Referral this week to rheumatologist. Sister mild lupus with anxiety/depression, kids all show signs of depression, panic attacks, siter's kids pregancy diabetes, anxiety depression. Small family no further history available. I functioned well until the Hashimotos and giving up beer for SSRI, etc. which do nothing. Oh I also lost taste and smell around a year and a half ago.. Fondly, Phillipa
Yeah I hear ya. My mother's side of the family is struck with both autoimmune type diseases AND mild psychiatric issues. Coincidence? I tend to not think so. So it sounds like you've got a lot of immune system issues yourself. I wouldn't be surprised that whenever your overall physical health improves, so does your mental health. From my research, you might even want to focus on your immune system problems and your mental health might naturally get better.When I avoided gluten, dairy, yeast and started eating a low sugar diet, I felt 400% better than I did before. That's just me though. I don't know what to do to help your situation, exactly.
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