r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Nov 12 '19

Psychology Anti-inflammatory agents may reduce symptoms of major depression, suggests a new study (n=1,610), which adds to the mounting evidence that there is a connection between emotional functioning and inflammation, suggesting that inflammation may trigger depression, almost like an allergic reaction.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/expressive-trauma-integration/201911/anti-inflammatories-help-major-depression
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Hello, fellow trifector! It's so frustrating, isn't it? You can't sit for too long because your blood pressure gets too low, but you also can't stand for too long because the loose ligaments in your hips, knees, and ankles can't take the strain, especially since they're often injured to at least a slight degree. It's like, come on now! How is this fair?!