The life of chronic illness is always a challenging one and it has never been easy for me and the older I get, the harder it seems to get - not only on me but also on my husband. He has been my main support system (along … [Read more...] about Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder Secondary to Chronic Illness
Depression
Broken, Depression & Discrimination
This week has been one of those weeks that could not end fast enough. I am still slowly recovering from my flare and the longer it takes me to get over it, the more the depression sets in. I put on a good front around … [Read more...] about Broken, Depression & Discrimination
What To Do With Those Holiday Blues…
The holidays are meant to be a happy and joyous time but for many suffering from chronic illness and chronic pain, the lonliness, exhaustion and the sickness causes the depressioin to worsen and the holidays are not a fun … [Read more...] about What To Do With Those Holiday Blues…
Depression Around the Holidays for ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Patients
I know a lot of people don't understand why I don't look forward to Christmas, but if you suffer like I do, I know you know where I'm coming from. For me, the holidays just represent more work, more exhaustion, more flares. … [Read more...] about Depression Around the Holidays for ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Patients
Is Depression Part Of Your ME/CFS?
Many ME/CFS patients have been misdiagnosed with depression before they are finally given the proper diagnosis of ME/CFS. I know I was told by doctors, even after my CFS diagnosis, that I was just "depressed" and needed to … [Read more...] about Is Depression Part Of Your ME/CFS?
Alternative Treatments for Depression, Anxiety & Stress
I was reading an online article from Dr. Richard Podell, who is a clinical professor at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, on alterantive treatments for depression, anxiety and stress. Dr. Podell is a specialist in … [Read more...] about Alternative Treatments for Depression, Anxiety & Stress
Factors Associated with Depression Among Individuals with ME/CFS
Objectives: Most previous research regarding chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and depression has relied on clinical samples. The current research determined the prevalence and correlates of depression among individuals with CFS … [Read more...] about Factors Associated with Depression Among Individuals with ME/CFS
How Biological Abnormalities Separate ME/CFS From Depression
"Chronic fatigue syndrome [ME/CFS] and depression share symptoms and may coexist - but thanks to new efforts spearheaded by the CDC, skilled clinicians can more easily tell them apart." Katherine M. Erdman, MPAS, … [Read more...] about How Biological Abnormalities Separate ME/CFS From Depression
NIH Depression Drug Trial Now Recruiting
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is now recruiting male and female patients ages 18 to 75 with chronic and/or recurrent major depression, for a trial titled Combining Medications to Enhance Depression Outcomes … [Read more...] about NIH Depression Drug Trial Now Recruiting
Protein From HHV-6 Linked to ME/CFS & Depression
Kazuhiro Kondo, MD, PhD, of the Jikei University Medical School in Tokyo, has found through research that there is a HHV-6 (herpesvirus-6) protein present in ME/CFS patients that is not in normal healthy people. This may … [Read more...] about Protein From HHV-6 Linked to ME/CFS & Depression