Restless legs, depression, insulin resistance and insomnia share genes

[[me...]]

I thought this article was rather interesting:

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/sleep-problem-connected-genes_us_5873db0be4b099cdb0febc4e?xs7nwxcrca8ctmx6r

 

I've always felt that insomniacs were very prone to depression. It will be interesting if they can figure out what those genes actually do. Curious how many of you have these issues?

[[te...]]

Fascinating Meowie, thanks for posting.

 

I definitely have a history of depression + anxiety. And, there is no doubt it is genetic. My mom's side has the depression and my dad's side has the anxiety - and I apparently was lucky enough to inherit both. My parents are weird sleepers, too. My mom will wake up a lot at night, sometimes will be awake for awhile - my dad swears he only needs 5 hours a night but I know he sleeps more b/c he falls asleep watching TV!

 

Super interested in how technology might be involved in genetic testing in the future. I know they have it now for some psych meds, but would be great if it could be used to help people, and even in a preventative way rather than waiting til the sh*t hits the fan. Maybe implementing things that are more natural rather than medicating people later.

[[Ch...]]

Well, if I had to pick one, I guess I'm grateful for restless legs rather than obesity or schizophrenia.