@kare1
I am also an introvert INTP. I think maybe we keep too much inside of us which doesn't help depression. It's difficult to have our life turned upside down in what seems like an overnight change. I went from covid to vertigo to the beginning of my PMR symptoms starting June 2025. Initially I was diagnosed with a pinched nerve for the pain in my shoulders. I was sent for X-rays and referred to a pain management specialist due to arthritis, spondylosis and stenosis in my cervical spine. When the pain began in my hips, thighs etc, I was referred to a neurosurgeon. MRI of both cervical and lumbar spine confirmed the issues seen on the X-rays but ultimately were determined to be inconsistent with the pain I had. I was referred to a rheumatologist and after extensive blood work I had a PMR diagnosis. From there I was referred to a hematologist/oncologist for the remaining unexplained high blood markers. I have a PET scan tomorrow and a bone marrow biopsy Wednesday. Viruses and stress are responsible for many subsequent illnesses as they can be triggers. I don't think you would have evaded PMR if you hadn't relocated but that move could have affected the timing. Accepting what we cannot change helps to reduce our stress and allows us to enjoy our daily life instead of dwelling on the why me. As an over thinker I have to work hard at that.