Hypothyroid can it cause depression???

[beva32]

I am on thyroxine 0.75 and I have been suffering from panic attacks that have been getting worse and more serious to me. I am overcome with fear and have trouble functioning can this be caused by hypothyroid? Please help. Thanks!

[Jennifer1987]

YES!!!!! Its can be caused by being hypot!!! Im suffering from anxiety and depression since september 08.... there is a lot of information on the web on the subject.. Iv read in many places that hypothyroidism is often misdiagnosed for being depression!! Your not alone and Im sure you will get alot of comments about it! google hypothyroidism and depression..

[beva32]

Thanks alot! I thought I was going crazy. I slept most of the day today I am just feeling terrible.

[Jennifer1987]

Your not the only one! Im being driven out of my mind!!! The anxiety is the worst symptom for me...Driving me insane! Iv got this constant worry and obsessive thinking think going on the las 3 months! Im on thyroid meds 6 weeks!

[Applecore]

I have been suffering with depression anxiety for over a  year. It is better as my thryoid got more normal.  I am not normal in the fear, anxiety and worry catagory though.  I am having my blood checked tomorrow in anticipation of my endo appointment.  I am hoping it shows up in my blood as I don't know what else could be causing this.  I take medication for depression anxiety and something else called risperadol which my psychiartrist calls thought glue.   It helps to keep your thoughts together.  It definitely works.  I am encouraging myself in the word of God.  He says that many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord God delivers me out of them all.  He has definitely done that in the past and I am looking forward to him taking this away also.  In the mean time I just read a great quote.  While you are waitin on the big solution, look for the smaller surprises He has for you.   Hope this helps and you will be better, it just takes time.   love linda

[barrettsark]

I also an in the same boat.  Since Oct.  Just hit me like that.  Your not going crazy.  And this is a great place to get the help you need to get through this.  Everyone here is great.  I had never had anxiety before this and let me tell you it have been a long few months.  Some days are good and some are bad.  I've been told that it takes time to get your thyroid regulated and then some to get better.  Write when ever you need.  

[Jennifer1987]

Ya, I agree with barrettsark, it takes time, you just have to have faith. It hit me the same way as barrettsark, woke up one morning feeling like a sack of nerves and having horrible thoughts!!! Sometimes I cry thinking about it, when it all gets on top of me, No-one understands one bit, unless they are going through it! Thats why I come on here, it helps! Doesn't make me feel like Im CRAZY or going insane!

[beva32]

Thank you all so much. I have been going through this for about three days now and I tried to talk to my husband and his responce was Oh great now depression we dont need that! I fellt so hurt and upset cause I thought I could talk to him about how I felt so afraid and alone and like Jennifer said the terrifying and horrible thoughts are making feel like I am living in a dream. I cant be alone I feel so scared. I just want to feel comfort and at ease. I have an appointment to get results for my biopsy FNA and I plan on telling my doctor how I feel. In the meantime I have been joining prayer forums those seem to help me get to sleep at night. I also feel great that I am not alone and I am not going crazy! Although I still feel like I am. So Thank you all so very much I will be writting to you all everyday I consider you friends now. When I talk to other people about it they look at me like Im nuts. So I hope you all can keep me sane, We can help eachother.

[Cynnieb4]

Oh your so not alone. I have been worrying about this since my condition in may of this year. NON stop. Never suicidal. Hate being alone worried about everything. I hate eating alone, you don't even want to no some of my thoughts. I am talking to someone soon about this. But it is linked to hypo t. So if you have time search depression and thyroid. Yours may have to with it being to low. Mine is from being untreated for so long. Were all different. I hope you talk to your doctor tho about this. But we can help you out for sure.

[ajgsyracuse]

you are not alone.  my best advice is walk, walk, walk.  no matter what the weather, get some music or a great friend and walk.  it is extremely therapeutic.  many times i'm crying the first lap and laughing by the last.  

[beva32]

I had a bad day today. I felt so scared and I dont know why I think I am scared of the world ending (crazy huh)!!! I cant watch the news cause I panic to the point of getting  "the runs" I dont what to do. And to top things off my appt. to get my FNA results got cancelled so now I have to wait till tomorrow to get the results from another doctor because mine is gone til next week!! I dont wanna talk to another doctor about how I am feeling?!?! I feel like my heart is pounding out of my chest and I havent been able to eat my appetite is gone I feel nauseous and flat out scared. I cant function I need something to ease my mind I tried to pray but I cant. I couldnt even help my kids with their homework I couldnt do my own homework!! What is happening to me!! Please help me someone!!

[pregnantmom]

Once I got on Synthroid instead of thyroxine, I felt a lot better.  I wonder if you're on too much medication, too.

[Smilerdeb]

I get the anxiety and panic feelings at BOTH ends of the scale...Hyper and Hypo.
Good Luck with your test results tomorrow.
Let us know how you go.

[Jennifer1987]

I felt that way at the start..Couldn't even lie still in the bed..I usually ended up pacing the room till the early hours! I still cant watch tv! No point cause I know I wont follow what on it! I think being hypo you lose your appitite I did threr for about 2 weeks! Ate hardly nothing..Stil wont eat dinner.. Hang in there. and keep posting!

[beva32]

Hey friends, I saw the replacement doctor today and I am cancer free thank God! I sobbed like a baby so the doctor asked me if I was ok I told him i was suffering from panic attacks and lots of anxiety. So he put me on Atavan 3x a day Lexapro daily and Ambien CR to help me sleep. So Any input on these meds will help thanks! You guys have been great!