It seems like so many people with MS have some form of depression. As I commented on your above article, I believe mine is situational, due to worrying about the disease itself and how it’s changed my hopes and dreams. I can’t tell if the use of Betaseron is affecting me as well, but I do know that going on a low-dose antidepressant has worked wonders on my anxiety level. I guess the only down side of it is that it makes me want to eat non-stop! My friend, who takes the same one (Lexapro), thinks maybe the drug creates more seretonin receptors in the brain, so anything pleasurable— eating, drinking, and some other hard-core stuff– becomes more pleasurable. Maybe something else to research? He he!

Thanks for stopping by, Lisa.

Jen

There has been research into the connection of different types of depression and inflammatory markers in blood serum. Here one article which touches on that – Depression, Inflammation, and Multiple Sclerosis.

This is a topic near and dear to my heart and I’ve written about it many times on my own blog. Whether it’s situational, organic, or drug-induced, seeking the assistance of a mental health professional is one of the best gifts any MS patient can give themselves.