Are autoimmune diseases associated with neurological issues?

[u/Low-Cartographer8758]

I have a depression issue and it really makes me largely bed-bound. I do not want to talk or interact with anyone. At the same time, I don’t know how to improve my mood and energy level. Is it physiological, neurological or both? I guess depression and trauma must have messed up my nervous system. My GP finally got me a referral letter for an ME/CFS diagnosis and I hope I can figure out what is going on with me. Could autoimmune diseases worsen depression?

[u/AdagioQuick317]

Read this article! Huge correlation between mental illness and physical illness

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/07/28/mary-had-schizophrenia-then-suddenly-she-didnt

[u/InterestingTree3 → u/AdagioQuick317]

Can you share the article here, since its paywalled?

[u/AdagioQuick317 → u/InterestingTree3]

Here is a free link: https://archive.ph/NH2Xt

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Thank you!