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Posted 9/10/2008 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
This isn't real surprising to me...

http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSCOL46695720080904

Posted 9/10/2008 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
Yep, not surprising. I kinda fall into that category.
Posted 9/10/2008 4:23 PM (GMT 0)
Years ago, the "experts" thought the depression, OCD, anxiety, etc. caused UC. Now we think it's more likely to be the other way around.

I challenge any healthy, "normal" person to live through several months of spewing D and blood every hour for a few months without developing depression and/or anxiety. I mean, hey, the thought that you just could have an "accident" in the middle of your workplace is a little daunting, no?
Posted 9/10/2008 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
A breakthrough indeed...
Posted 9/10/2008 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Yeppers, there have been many days that I have been depressed, which is soooooo unlike me. Especially with just being diagnosised. I thought what kind of life is this, but for today life is good and exciting so I will take this one day!

Totally not surprised w/ the article.

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Posted 9/11/2008 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Yes - take the good days and ENJOY them!

One thing I've learned here - have your pity party too, but make sure to set a limit for it and stick with it :)
Posted 9/11/2008 7:30 AM (GMT 0)
i do NOT fall into that category.
i am not depressed or have any type of anxiety.

it seems that they can link just about anything to IBD since so many people have the darn disease.
rubbish
Posted 9/13/2008 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
I had a doc once who kept telling me that any anti-depressants I take would possibly help with GI problems. She said that our guts contain almost as many nerve receptors as our brain, and these anti-depressants could provide some comfort. I was taking anti-ds prior to dx, been taking them since dx, and I haven't really noticed any difference in how my GI system is functioning. Maybe they'll find anti-depressant that you can take to alleviate GI probs. Tummy prozac anyone?
Posted 9/13/2008 5:10 AM (GMT 0)
I find a little ranting once in a while helps. The other day when I had yet another "accident" I got into my car and then yelled "why can't I get a @#$%^* break in this life." For some reason it made me start laughing at myself. At least I felt better. What else can you do with pants full of poo? (Wow, that sounds like Dr Seuss.)
Posted 9/14/2008 7:36 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for posting that!

As some of you know - I believe that there is a direct causal link between whatever causes UC (at least for some of us) and mood disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

I'm glad to know that experts are looking into these things.

Posted 9/14/2008 11:59 AM (GMT 0)

kazygirl said...
i do NOT fall into that category.
i am not depressed or have any type of anxiety.

it seems that they can link just about anything to IBD since so many people have the darn disease.
rubbish

I dunno, I wouldn't say it's rubbish, I'd just say you're lucky to not have to deal with depression or anxiety on top of your IBD :)
Posted 9/15/2008 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
no no...
i meant rubbish in regards to almost anything and everything we do, have done or taken etc can "possibly" contribute or be linked to this disease.
it's rubbish that they dont really know the cause and pretty much blame everything in one way or another.
"it could be this" "it could be that" blah blah blah..
Posted 9/15/2008 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
I wish they looked at if IBDers had depression before getting IBD...not if we're prone to getting it after we're diagnosed with IBD...that seems almost obvious to me that some would become depressed after dealing with a chronic illness.
Posted 9/16/2008 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
What was interesting to learn is that if one's immune system is out of whack, it will often affect one's mood. Depression isn't surprising with that and all the other reasons.
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