Anxiety/Panic Attacks

[PJ570]

I recently was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. When does the panic/anxiety attacks go away? I did not have them until 2 months ago. Do the panic attacks go away when the thyroid level is regulated?  Please respond if you are experiencing or had experienced these problems. Thanks for any help.

[Jo_Stafford]

Hi

I've suffered with anxiety/panic attacks all the time I have been on thyroid meds (2.5 years now).  I have recently been diagnosed with Vit D deficiency and have been taking Vit D3 supplements.  Since then, my anxiety has reduced and I no longer feel depressed - and my nails have started growing (they were brittle and flakey before).  The docs are just discovering how important Vit D is and that it supports the thyroid gland as well as many other functions.   I would ask your doc/endo for a Vit D blood test.... I hope this is the missing piece of the jigsaw for me....fingers crossed.  Best wishes Jo

[Smilerdeb]

I have had both anxiety and panic attacks when both HYPER and HYPO.
Usually it is where the TSH is unstable and the FT3 is high.
I have had it with my TSH at 5.0 and had it when my TSH at 1.39.
When the thyroid levels balance out , they will most surely subside.
I found a great cd called 'Mindfulness For Beginners' by John Kabat Zimm.
It is a breathing technique and after using it and practising the 'technique', I conquered Agoraphobia after 26 years when I had tried everything else.
Remember...fear FUELS fear.......so let the panic attack 'ride over you'.
As crazy as it may sound......dont try stopping it, let it come.
If you can learn the breathing technique then the attack doesnt last as long and isnt so severe although it does take practise.
Good luck with both the panic attacks and thyroid levels
Hugs x

[simsewma]

i used to wonder y i felt the way i did. im always feeling panicy and anxiety in class or when i drive. i thought that would go away just because its new to me, i didnt think it had to do with my hypothyroid. plus i cant sleep now i know y.

[ChitChatNine]

Thanks for the advice from the above posters .................. AND please ask your Dr to do a full blood workup to rule out clinical reasons as you further explore what's going on.  Please seea bout Vit D levels, too.  VenoraMoonwind has been a longtime member here on thyroid ... and sick and tired gives really good advice too.  

C~

[PJ570]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I am trying to hang in there. What do you mean by T4 normal. I only had a TSH test done.  You will be in my prayers as well and I will try your suggestion of stress relievers.

[sick and tired 47]

Hi! I am SO sorry you have this... I know exactly how you feel. I am starting to feel better the longer I am on my synthyroid and T4 more normal. It is a horrible feeling....I do
accupunture, biofeedback, relaxation and natural stress remedies. It helped me alot. I wish you luck and a prayer that this will pass quickly. Hang in there... it DOES get better, remember this is only temporary.