Depression and Sarcoidosis Support

Drepression and Sarcoidosis

With Dr. Kaplin

• Depression and Covid

  • Inflammation and its connection with depression

  • 3 months later 50% struggle with depression

• Hypocrites Studied Depression

  • He believed it was a disease caused by chemical imbalances in the brain.

• Depression

  • 5 of 9 symptoms for more than 2 weeks

  • #1 correlated quality of life indicator

  • Caused by your disease

  • No correlation with genetics

• Depression is treatable

  • Check for hypothyroidism-very treatable, makes sarcoidosis worse

  • Treatments work in both general depression and inflammation depression

  • Need to be on meds for at least 6 months or you will relapse

  • No treatment for depression with negatively affect your brain

  • Every anti-depression med also has anti-inflammatory effects

• Factors to consider when choosing an anti-depression

  • Prior response to medication

  • Family History of response to medication

  • Safety, tolerability, and anticipated side effects

  • Patient Preference

  • Co-occurring psychiatric or general medical conditions

  • Potential drug-drug interactions

  • Half-life

  • Cost (goodrx.com)

• Adjusting to Life with Sarcoidosis

  • Accept

  • Adapt

  • Achieve

• Art of Connecting

  • Forgiveness

  • Gratitude/Compassion

  • Purpose in Life

• Anxiety is connected to Depression

  • Exercise in the morning

  • Biodivergence

  • Sleep well

  • Breathing Exercises

• Sleep is really important 

  • https://www.cbtforinsomnia.com/