I'm wondering if there is any scientific basis for a connection between IBD and depression. I lost all desires, feelings, and sex drive around April 28th. I started crying a lot for no reason and sleeping more. I stopped caring about everyone and everything. Then it wasn't until May 19th that I started having painful, bloody diarrhea. Then yesterday (June 19th), I was told I have either Crohn's or UC.
I'm curious if anyone knows anything about depression that is somehow biologically linked to IBD without having any seemingly psychological link. I seem to cry uncontrollably whenever I hear/read mention of compassion, empathy, or close interpersonal relationships. I can't sense a psychological link between my depression and my IBD.
And how common is depression in those with IBD?
I'm curious if anyone knows anything about depression that is somehow biologically linked to IBD without having any seemingly psychological link. I seem to cry uncontrollably whenever I hear/read mention of compassion, empathy, or close interpersonal relationships. I can't sense a psychological link between my depression and my IBD.
And how common is depression in those with IBD?