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Interesting Article

beatingtheblues
beatingtheblues
I found this article recently and wanted to share it. I've often wondered if I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, but I have absolutely none of the physical symptoms of that condition. This article MAY explain why I'm led to that connection with an autoimmune disorder. Even if I'm making a stretch there, this article describes a different perspective on depression:

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-01-02/health/sc-health-0102-inflammation-20130102_1_moderate-depression-depressed-people-inflammation
Autumnal
Autumnal
There is also the condition of Adrenal Fatigue, which is when the adrenal glands get over worked due to to much stress and depression.

http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/what-is-adrenal-fatigue
beatingtheblues
beatingtheblues
Funny you should mention that. I did "diagnose" myself with Adrenal Fatigue a couple of years ago, and some of the steps I've taken to combat it have really helped. Now that I've read the article I cited, though, I still wonder about the inflammation angle. I've never had a truly healthy diet, so my goal now is to try and eat more fresh foods, which of course would help with inflammation and adrenal fatigue (and ward off a whole bunch of other issues I, fortunately, am not facing at the moment).
SkiesOnFire
SkiesOnFire
Interesting.

I am absolutely convinced there is an endocrine link to all of what we're suffering. It cannot be as simple as just brain chemistry---just look at the hundreds of symptoms people develop over time.