Autoimmune Issues and Mood Disorders | Counselor Continuing Education
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The content segments provide a comprehensive overview of the relationship between autoimmune issues and mood disorders. Autoimmune disorders are a group of more than 80 different types of disorders characterized by inflammation, where the immune system attacks healthy tissue. These disorders can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, muscle aches, and psychomotor retardation. Systemic inflammation, a key feature of autoimmune disorders, is also connected to depression and anxiety.
Stress plays a significant role in autoimmune diseases and mood disorders, as it can contribute to flare-ups. Both conditions share symptoms such as fatigue, sleep changes, and increased perceptions of pain. Chronic conditions and autoimmune diseases can also impact mental health, leading to feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
Managing cognitive distortions and keeping daily journals to track symptoms and pain levels can be helpful for individuals with chronic conditions. It is important to focus not only on pain but also on functional distress and impairment caused by the disorder. Strategies to manage fatigue and conserve energy are also crucial.
The content also discusses the relationship between addiction, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), PTSD, and autoimmune issues. Substance abuse can worsen autoimmune flare-ups, while ACEs and untreated PTSD can lead to increased inflammation and autoimmune issues.
Other topics covered include the impact of vitamin D deficiency and the gut microbiome on mental health, the role of cytokines in autoimmune disease flare-ups, the effects of medications on mood and concentration, and the importance of communication with physicians and the regulation of substances that the body cannot effectively produce or regulate on its own.
Overall, the content emphasizes the interconnectedness of inflammation, stress, mental health, and autoimmune issues, and provides strategies and techniques to manage these conditions effectively.
The content segments provide a comprehensive overview of the relationship between autoimmune issues