Someone posted an article recently about the correlation between introverts and depression. I don't think I'm depressed, but I tend to have the "blahs" quite a bit, mainly because I don't feel well. Why don't I feel well? Because of autoimmune issues. (I have Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Vitiligo, Reynaud's Phenomenon and peripheral nerve damage). That started me thinking about a possible link between introversion and autoimmune disorders. So I googled that, and found a bunch of articles talking about such a correlation. I haven't had a chance to go through them all, but one compared the 16 Myers Briggs personality types with the instance of autoimmune disorders and concluded that more extroverted people have stronger immune systems. Truly fascinating. So my question is... how many of my introvert friends here have autoimmune issues? [instinctualwellbeing.com]
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Very informative, complex issue with some chicken vs egg component, autoimmune disease can definitely make you depressed and there is much to be discovered about emotional well being and how it affects the body . More research is needed I have some psoriasis and arthritis
bobwjr
Level 10
Feb 16, 2020
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I don't know about any link between autoimmune disorders and introversion, but there may be a link between autoimmune disorders and depression. I don't have any references on hand but I believe this is something researchers are looking at. In any case it seems inflammation is always the enemy.
I have Hashimotos and probably more. Not all figured out yet.
itsmedammit
Level 8
Feb 12, 2020
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Those autoimmune disorders usually don't travel alone. If you have one, you tend to have more.
@TheoryNumber3 Yeah, unfortunately I know.
My autoimmune issue is Hashimotos Thyroiditis.
Haemish1
Level 8
Feb 12, 2020
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I thought I replied to you earlier, but I can't find my response. I was saying that I'm sorry to hear that. My niece developed Hashimoto's during the late stages of her pregnancy, but it was related to that and resolved itself. Are there different strains of Hashimoto's? And how does it affect you?
@TheoryNumber3
Basically, Hashimotos is white blood cells attacking the thyroid gland.
Every cell in the body has a receptor for thyroid hormone, which is a control/regulatory hormone.
Common symptoms are weight gain, feeling cold, brain fog, dry skin, hair loss and of course depression and anxiety.
Most of my symptoms are mild, and with replacement hormone and diet modification aren’t bad.
My daughter missed the second semester of her sophomore year in college, before she was diagnosed.
Even now that she’s being treated, and her thyroid numbers are “in range” she’s still having some issues. It often takes time and and a variety of approaches to treat it, and complete remission seems not to be very common.
It’s a condition much more common in women and does have a genetic component.
@Haemish1 I'm very sorry you and your daughter have to deal with that.
i don't so i can't help you
TheDoubter
Level 9
Feb 12, 2020
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You're lucky 
I’m guessing you as well don’t visit these chat rooms particularly this one. 
Lady-DebianLinux
Level 7
Feb 12, 2020
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You are correct. I've never seen it occupied. No surprise there An Introvert Chat Room is oxymoronic.
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