Depression and Celiac Disease

Depression is a condition which affects about 15% of the population. Women are more likely to be affected than men (1). It is quite common for people who have been diagnosed as having Coeliac Disease to find themselves feeling depressed and anxious (2, 3). For many, there is a link between food and a sense of control over their lives. Celiacs are faced with something over which they feel no control. A diagnosis of celiac disease, the restriction the new diet places upon you, and a sense of isolation created because you feel you are not able …read more