Depression

[paulywogg]

Depression

we care about you slay,i know how you feel i was like that yesterday,so bummed out all i could think of was to drink it away,after 1 my mood just got worse so i went to bed,felt better today,dont be sad

[Slaythefear]

Depression

Lavande;1421298 wrote: Glad you are taking care of yourself Slay
What else can you do just for you??

I think that is part of the problem. I've been busy doing things for people lately and not taking care of myself again. It's so easy to fall into that way of being. I warn others about it and then do it myself. It probably pushed me into the depression...stress level to high maybe? So going to veg out in front of the TV after eating and go to sleep early. Thank you!

Poly, you are such a sweetie. Thanks, love. Hugs to all who need one. It's a battle.

Love you all for your help,

Slay:l:h

[ThreeDogNight]

Depression

So glad you are doing a little better. And sorry you seem to be among such selfish people. Hope you check in tomorrow.
Big:l for no.
TDN

[Slaythefear]

Depression

Hello to all you kind people. It's a wonderful thing to witness people caring and taking time for another.

I just logged for a short period to say thank you again and to bring an update. I know how people become concerned just as I do when someone disappears after sad threads. So, yes, checking in TDN.:l

It appears I have a tooth infection in a cracked tooth. Yep, I've been putting it off and now it's worse. I started antibiotics this morning and will see the dentist Thursday morning. Probably lose the tooth and that is why I was avoiding the dentist among other demands. We are back to the lesson of taking care of ourselves!!!! In light of this, my slide into a depressive episode was at least partly triggered by this infection. When you have clinical depression, some of the slightest things can trigger an episode by effecting neuro transmissions. Sure GLAD I poured that second drink out. Best decision I made yesterday!!!


Here's some research some of you may find interesting:

t appears that the anti-social, anxious and depressed behaviors in people who are sick, have a perfectly good scientific explanation ? this emotional chaos is caused by cytokines that have crossed into the brain.

Cytokines are signaling molecules released by the immune system as a response to infection and stress.

Normally, they are too large to pass through the blood-brain barrier, but according to recent studies, they can enter through naturally occurring leaky regions and specialized channels.

And if you add the fact that they can also affect nerves that transmit signals into the brain, then we can conclude that cytokines associated with inflammation can cause depression.

Andrew Miller of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, explained that ?cytokines can interact with virtually every pathway relevant to depression.

?And the idea that inflammation induces behavioral changes makes evolutionary sense too, he says.

?Cytokines are trying to shut your body down so that you can devote your resources to healing.

?But at the same time, a wounded animal is a target so it needs to be hyper-alert in case a predator comes onto the scene.?

Miller came to his conclusion after imaging the brains of patients receiving interferon-alpha (an antiviral drug that releases the inflammatory cytokine) to treat hepatitis C.

The drug activated the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex ? a brain region involved in error detection and conflict monitoring, triggering symptoms similar to highly neurotic people, with obsessive compulsive behavior.

?If you get increased activity in that area of the brain, people tend to be more suspicious and perhaps interpret innocent remarks as threatening,? said Miller.

Other factors that can trigger the release of cytokines besides infections and toxins, are stress and obesity.

It looks like obese people are more likely to be depressed, and the adipose tissue is a potent source of cytokines, concluded the research.

As for stress, it can trigger the immune system and affect the behavior of people who are apparently in good health.

But Naiomi Eisenberger at the University of California in Los Angeles and her colleagues, said that cytokines also have positive effects, like making some people more sensitive to social pain, after being injected with a bacterial toxin that boosts inflammatory cytokines (the IL-6 cytokine seems to especially stimulate activity in brain regions involved in empathy).

This type of findings could lead to new treatments against depression, New Scientist reports.

*Are bodies are, indeed, complicated!!

Love to all,

Slay:l:h

[Starfish1]

Depression

Slay, this is fascinating to me. I have never heard of cytokines. I wonder if there is a natural way to regulate this overabundance of cytokines being released into our brains. Can we somehow reduce our cytokine levels?

[Alcoholic]

Depression

Good research. Slay!

[Slaythefear]

Depression

A bit blah today, but out of the black hole and for that I am EXTREMELY grateful!!!! I can be compared to a snail today. Couldn't find an appropriate emoticon.

[Slaythefear]

Depression

I just got home and my Depression Free Naturally book has arrived. I wish I had time to dig right into it, but I have some things to take care of here and an early dental appointment tomorrow morning. Looking forward to seeing what it has to offer.

So, my mood is improving bit by bit...just tired. I think the antibiotics kicked in and a pair of jeans came with the book from Amazon. Hmmm...I'm thinking should these be for my daughter for Christmas or me? Umm...well...errr...can I be selfish? I love them and they fit nice...ssshhh, she'll never know. Let's keep this between us. :agreed:?

I hope everyone is having a pleasant day and keeping those tentacles from latching on to your brain.

[Alcoholic]

Depression

Keep the jeans, slay!

[FreeFly]

Depression

Glad you're feeling better Slay :l and kudos for being able to fit into the same size jeans as your daughter

[Phin]

Depression

I am having one of those 'hall of hell' days myself. Mine is because of drinking last night and a major battle with my husband.

Right now I feel like a total slug an failure. I am so depressed. I sound like a whiner! I don't even want to hear myself.

[Slaythefear]

Depression

Phin;1422366 wrote: I am having one of those 'hall of hell' days myself. Mine is because of drinking last night and a major battle with my husband.

Right now I feel like a total slug an failure. I am so depressed. I sound like a whiner! I don't even want to hear myself.

Phin, the power is in your hands to make the choice to end your misery. It will take commitment, determination and the desire to do it, but YOU CAN do it!!!! Once you make the choice, log into the newbie's nest. There are beginners like you that you can team up with that understand the battle. Ready? :l

Love,

Slay

[Starfish1]

Depression

Slay- Say What, now??? A pair of jeans just CAME with your book and they just HAPPEN to fit you?? Sounds like a present from the man :coolsanta: HIMSELF to me! Ya better keep 'em! and wear em with pride :l

[Slaythefear]

Depression

Starfish1;1422866 wrote: Slay- Say What, now??? A pair of jeans just CAME with your book and they just HAPPEN to fit you?? Sounds like a present from the man :coolsanta: HIMSELF to me! Ya better keep 'em! and wear em with pride :l

I LIKE YOUR THINKING, STAR!!!! hehehe

I've stashed them with my new shoes...a girls got to do what a girls got to do!!! Big cheeky grin, albeit, a little help from having my tooth pulled this morning. Looks like I'll be getting an implant, so I'M KEEPING THOSE JEANS!!!!! lol

[Starfish1]

Depression

Yep, I got some free beauty samples with some of the makeup I ordered for my girls for Christmas and I have already gotten into it myself. Well heck, they don't need wrinkle reducing cream and I DO!!