Mould rage – Exposure can affect our nervous system
Chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) is a real & documented condition related to exposure to biotoxins within water damaged buildings (WDB) and mould contaminated environments.
CIRS manufactures a large inflammatory response which has the ability to deplete key neurotransmitters resulting in anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, mood swings, including what is now being commonly referred to as mould rage.
Studies are now finding compelling new evidence that exposure to mould spores causes serious multi-system effects including the dysregulation of behaviour directly implying effects on the central nervous system. Mould induced CIRS in patients has shown documented signs of swelling to components of the brain as well as shrinking or atrophy.
A study found that CIRS induced by mould exposure identified significant atrophy to the caudate nucleus within the participating patients, the caudate nucleus essentially is a deep pair of structures attributing to high level functioning including emotion. A number of patients self-attested to more frequent outbursts of anger & aggression, as well as moderate frustration and confusion.
The caudate nucleus has role in many conditions, including the likes of dementia, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, bipolar disorder, and more. Mycotoxins expelling from surface or airborne mould spores are at the forefront of the development of aggression, behavioural, and psychotic instances experienced by people living in WDB and/or mould contaminated environment.
In light of the ever-evolving development in mould research this article is another reason why an expert investigation/assessment is to be undertaken by a trained professional and not by passed straight to cleaners or remediators who are not fully aware of the treatment of WDB and mould contaminated spaces. These tiny, coloured dots and patterns are doing much more to your health than what you realise.