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Bijoux_bean22

Updated 1y ago

Understanding Depression with Mast Cell

I an confused about how depression works with Mast cell. Is it like a one time thing, ongoing or just an impending sense of doom?

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mage

2y

Mine has been ongoing for years.
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Bijoux_bean22

2y

Does it spike during reactions?
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LeopoldTheRidiculous

2y

I've never read anything about depression spiking during MCAS flares, but I do know for me, that when I'm an itchy nauseous mess, I am definitely more depressed and unhappy than usual. It makes sense.
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Hypochondriac

2y

Mine is coming with the episodes. Usually not alone
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LeopoldTheRidiculous

2y

Does it seem to be just related to the MCAS? Chronic illness related depression is absolutely a thing, it's one of the most common complications. If you can, find a therapist who has treated this sort of depression before.
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Bijoux_bean22

2y

Thanks, this really helps
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Chronic_In_College

2y

Anxiety is a known MCAS reaction. My depression gets really bad with flares too but to my knowledge that’s due to the mind-body connection rather than a proven symptom of MCAS

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