[538569]

I have Crohn's Disease among a few other illnesses. Crohn's disease is inflammation along the gastrointestinal tract, in my case the small intestines. I have had multiple surgeries. I also suffer from depression. Of course, dealing with the challenges and life changes of a chronic illness can be depressing I found this article about inflammation and anhedonia very interesting:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1120182942.htm

[lowinmood]

thanks for the link, trying to make sense of it, I'm always dubious of things like this

[538569]

I love science and especially neuroscience, so the article was of particular interest to me. Often, when I feel lethargic, I have to stop and think, is this the inflammation of Crohn's Disease or is this depression? Most of the time, it ended up being Crohn's inflammation, but not always. Perhaps, it is sometimes easier for me to believe it is depression because I feel like I might have some control over it and with Crohn's disease other than taking my medicine and living a healthy lifestyle, I have very little control of the course of the disease.