I've just been reading an interesting scientific theory about the relationship between inflammation and depression. I couldn't understand a lot of the scientific jargon, but got a relative idea.
In a nut shell:
Many physical illnesses, even a simple cold, often leaves a person flat and lethargic. This is often the case with many illnesses, even cancer ........ with patients feeling depressed etc. People with inflammation have suppressed serotonin levels (happy hormones). They're wondering if inflammation therefore is related to depression, and during studies they find there's a link.
The theory is that stress leads to inflammation of the (nerves or something?), something that isn't very obvious, which then leads to a flattening of spirits and tiredness. Prolonged stress, or even acute stress, further leads to a worsening depressive illness and all it's related symptoms.
If anyone wants the web link to read, just private message me. I can't post the link here.
K xx
Sounds interesting. I wonder if artificial sweeteners help with that in some people because I read something last week talking about harmful effects of sweetners and inflammation was definitely one of them.
That sounds interesting too ....... depression seems so much more common these days, so maybe stress or even people having too much sweet things? Something that could lead to imflammation maybe?
I've just tried giving the link to someone who messaged me, and link now takes me through to a registration first. Sorry about that. You can register and read it if you want though ..... what a nuisance!
Could be. Not to mention all of the processed foods, preservatives, etc. Combined with stress, I can see how a lot of people are affected. I would rather suffer from a physical injury than anxiety and depression. It quite literally destroyed my life for seven years. To be honest, I am very lucky to be alive today. It about killed me. I do have my things that I like to eat and drink but, I have been trying to be more healthy and I think that it's paying off.
Hi Kate I decided to take your advice and after speaking to psychology doctor on Wednesday told her I wanted to try and stick with 10 mg of citalopram as for the last 12 weeks Iv been upping the dosage then back down. I have been taking 20mg for 1 1/2 weeks and felt better within myself then had 5 not so good days I weepy. The the last 4 days I feel ok not great but almost feel like Iv lost my emotions is this normal. I don't want to play about with these meds or change I thought since I was having some good days it was maybe starting to work. I still feel some anxiety but it is bareable and I'm noticing that it's not always there any more. I still get the crazy dreams tho I dreamt I was at my own funeral last night so had major anxiety when I woke this morning lol xx
Hi Dawn
Yes I think a good idea to get used to one dose first and let things settle before thinking of upping the dose. Yes you do lose your emotions a bit - the medication calms everything down and gives your body time to relax. You will be up and down for a bit too, and feel some anxiety, but all this slowly eases in time.
Every time I dream, there's always seems to be a toilet involved somewhere ...... no idea why 
Thank you for all your advice and support its only now I'm starting to see that I have improved from where I was. one of the first posts I done was about not being able to stay at home on my own with my kids which I can now do. Your responses have been inspiring as iv learned I'm not the only one to have this illness thanks again for all your kind words.Xx
So glad you've improved. It really helps knowing there's many others with the same illness.
Take care xx