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Anti-social?
Hi Im new to this forum, but so many of the posts sound so familiar. I'm a 43 year old male in the middle of all the doctor searching misdiagnosing etc.My Tsh is 8.9, t4 is 1.0, Micro Antibodies 939
Along with most of the symptoms i have heard described,I also have been experiencing a feeling of social withdrawal.I can't bring myself to talk on the phone or even face to face with people .I've withdrawn into my own tired,sore,foggy world. Ive been on 150 Synthroid for 2 months with little improvement and am looking for a doctor willing to try something else. Is this anti-social feeling common?
Along with most of the symptoms i have heard described,I also have been experiencing a feeling of social withdrawal.I can't bring myself to talk on the phone or even face to face with people .I've withdrawn into my own tired,sore,foggy world. Ive been on 150 Synthroid for 2 months with little improvement and am looking for a doctor willing to try something else. Is this anti-social feeling common?
Custom1, Stellas had a really good post.
Ask your doctor about it too--since it is new for you.
It probably just is being really hypo though.
Take Care.
Ask your doctor about it too--since it is new for you.
It probably just is being really hypo though.
Take Care.
Wow, I never even thought that my anti-social tendencies of late could be related to thyroid trouble. Sometimes I can't even bring myself to answer my children when they ask me a question. It's not that I'm too tired, it's really weird. I feel badly for my family because we used to socialize with friends on a weekly basis and now I find it difficult even to go to church.
Cindy
Cindy
Yep Utah is right and the fight I think for a male is harder. Truely us girls have or "conversation" and can support each other better. While men when faced with a "hormone issue" finds that : 1- quite distrubing "Hormones?? that's for girls." - 2- embarrased at the beginning to talk it over with his social enviroment or doctors 3- denies having a hormone problem at all and 4- quick to believe the first doc that says OK your fine - even through you feel like YUK!! (I'm sure you know what I really mean there.:)
Depending on your needs you may NOT need an endo right away. - but find a doctor that knows thyroid issues and relates to you. This is why I say a man needs to be educated about their issues when it comes to thyroid. Then when you are faced with a "quack" you can "strong arm" them in conversation to make them feel a tad bit intimated that they are not giving proper care to you.
Try being a woman and use that tacktic. They look at you and hit you with PMS - over emotional- and yes sir - even psycotic. I would love to get MY minute notes on some of my past doctor visits. Well............. maybe I wouldn't.
It is tough out there getting a thryroid under control. Just learn what you can. and know the depression is chemical - don't let it get social or you may not pull out.
Post again soon -
need a doc?? go to google "Thyroid Disease - Top Doctor Directory. you WIll find a good one in your area, again maybe not endo - but someone with some brains on thyroid issues.
Depending on your needs you may NOT need an endo right away. - but find a doctor that knows thyroid issues and relates to you. This is why I say a man needs to be educated about their issues when it comes to thyroid. Then when you are faced with a "quack" you can "strong arm" them in conversation to make them feel a tad bit intimated that they are not giving proper care to you.
Try being a woman and use that tacktic. They look at you and hit you with PMS - over emotional- and yes sir - even psycotic. I would love to get MY minute notes on some of my past doctor visits. Well............. maybe I wouldn't.
It is tough out there getting a thryroid under control. Just learn what you can. and know the depression is chemical - don't let it get social or you may not pull out.
Post again soon -
need a doc?? go to google "Thyroid Disease - Top Doctor Directory. you WIll find a good one in your area, again maybe not endo - but someone with some brains on thyroid issues.
Part of the anti-social feeling can be depression and depression and hypothyroidism often go hand-in-hand. Once your thyroid levels are brought back into range; if these feelings don't subside please consider antidepressants. Many (MANY) of us here are on them thanks to that evil little butterfly-shaped gland.
Welcome to the forum
Welcome to the forum
It is not that we are anti-social it is that we find it easier to be alone than try to explain thyroid issues to folks who really don't care or just cannot understand.
I get tired of explaining " yes you can live without a thyroid- no it's not in your leg it's in your neck! " " you're on meds you should be doing fine now" etc.
It can be lonely at times but that's why we come here!
I get tired of explaining " yes you can live without a thyroid- no it's not in your leg it's in your neck! " " you're on meds you should be doing fine now" etc.
It can be lonely at times but that's why we come here!
Thanks for your reply.
Its so reassuring just to have someone say "I know what you are going through" I've been sort of burn out by hearing its something I need to "just get over" You are so right about the "man thing" but it has been an uphill battle finding a doctor who will take the time to treat and not just dismiss. Rural Ohio doesn't seem to be the place to find forward thinking endocrinologists. Ill keep at it, Thanks for the support
Its so reassuring just to have someone say "I know what you are going through" I've been sort of burn out by hearing its something I need to "just get over" You are so right about the "man thing" but it has been an uphill battle finding a doctor who will take the time to treat and not just dismiss. Rural Ohio doesn't seem to be the place to find forward thinking endocrinologists. Ill keep at it, Thanks for the support
Looking back I had this symptom too. I attributed it to needing peace and solitude, but maybe a bit too much. It's good you recognize this and I hope you get things straightened out. Best wishes.
I don't know stella. You seem to always have the right answers and you could encourage the tree outside. LOL No seriously I do believe that .
I know what you mean. I've found social situations hard but the people on here have reassurred me greatly. Maybe some of the posts they've made on my thread Hashimotos symptoms will help you also. I think it isn't uncommon but everyone experiences hypothyroidism in their own way. the thyroid makes chemicals for your whole body so i suppose it is not suprising it can affect any part of your functioning, in this case your mind. Hope this helps and good luck xx
OK glad to meet you.
Recently we just had a discussion on men and thyroid disease. I am a female but men are here. I totally read up on men with the disease and you are a norm to the tea.
First off - you are way Hypothryroid. and your disconnection is a symptom. It hits harder for males, at least I believe that, due to the stereotype of the male gender in general. You bet that anti-social feeling is common both males and female. And I venture to bet, that you are less likely to discuss you situation with your buddies. Right?
On top of having the classic symptoms of your problem, you probably feel like your "out there" now. Right?
I wish I could remember the title of the post we had this discussion on. I am hoping the other males here can enlighten me on that - and copy and paste it to a thread if they find it.
Regardless male or female, get the facts on your disease, read all you can and establish a good rapor with your doctor. Don't be the a-typical man and pretend all is OK - or It will just go away. It won't - and you could head down a miserable road.
It is your condition at the present time that is bringing on this fog head and stuff. Once you move to getting thos TSH levels in place that will subside alot!
I think you will enjoy being a part of this forum - Stick with it !! - along with your doctor appointments.
Recently we just had a discussion on men and thyroid disease. I am a female but men are here. I totally read up on men with the disease and you are a norm to the tea.
First off - you are way Hypothryroid. and your disconnection is a symptom. It hits harder for males, at least I believe that, due to the stereotype of the male gender in general. You bet that anti-social feeling is common both males and female. And I venture to bet, that you are less likely to discuss you situation with your buddies. Right?
On top of having the classic symptoms of your problem, you probably feel like your "out there" now. Right?
I wish I could remember the title of the post we had this discussion on. I am hoping the other males here can enlighten me on that - and copy and paste it to a thread if they find it.
Regardless male or female, get the facts on your disease, read all you can and establish a good rapor with your doctor. Don't be the a-typical man and pretend all is OK - or It will just go away. It won't - and you could head down a miserable road.
It is your condition at the present time that is bringing on this fog head and stuff. Once you move to getting thos TSH levels in place that will subside alot!
I think you will enjoy being a part of this forum - Stick with it !! - along with your doctor appointments.
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