Thyroid?!

[Tado]

So I’ve always had anxiety and minor depression. Recently I had a mental breakdown from violent intrusive thoughts. I’ve been fearing psychosis and schizophrenia and such. However, someone mentioned getting my thyroid checked. Could this cause such a “flare up”? Could this cause a feeling of loss of reality? I’ve googled a lot but I fear I’ll find something bad and make my OCD worse (my compulsion is googling).

Anyone experience this or familiar with thyroid issues? I guess I had my thyroid checked as a kid but since having my daughter I guess it can be thrown off. Also, no family history of thyroid issues so...

[Delanna]

When I knew I was diagnosed with hypothyrodism was because I felt like whatever I did I was not losing weight. ( lol oh how I wish weight was my only problem nowadays. Now I believe weight does not matter health does)

So when I did the blood test I was right. It might give you just a feeling of low mood and all and impacts your metabolism.

However when I became hyperthyroid it may contribute to more heart palpitations.

Furthermore this should not only be the root cause of anxiety of course as it falls into different spectrum.

[Tado in reply to Delanna]

So you’ve been experienced both hypo & hyperthyroidism?

Yeah, I don’t think it’s the sole cause of my anxiety but I’m wondering if it’s the cause of the sudden increase.

[Delanna in reply to Tado]

I was hypo I took medication I lost weight fast because it impacts metabolism then I lowered my dose I became on the normal range. Then when I expoerenced anxiety I became hyper when I became hyper I decided not to take any medication now I am in a normal range.

Thyroid is a hormone hence it fluctuates and yes it impacts your mood to a certain extent and varys upon each person.

Just get a total blood test .

Ps:psychosim is not what you have or schizophrenia. I have studied psychology. You do not have that

[Tado in reply to Delanna]

I’ve afraid I’m approaching the signs of either. It’s like my OCD went from a 5 to a 20 suddenly.

Okay, I’m going to ask my dr to do one because I have a group of symptoms that I originally thought was all unrelated and now I’m curious if it’s mostly from a thyroid issue.

Are weight gain/loss a very “important” symptom or can you not have any of that and still have thyroid issues? I sound dumb but that seems like one of the super common ones and I don’t think I have that issue.

[Delanna in reply to Tado]

No you do not sound dumb . Questioning your health is vital dear.

Weight gain or loss is a typical symptom but not all people who have hypo are overweight or vice versa etc

Go for ultrasound too to rule out nodules etc

I think your OCD is more situational perhaps. Could you clarify more on that?

[Tado in reply to Delanna]

Yeah, what do you want to know?

[Delanna in reply to Tado]

You say it has increased since when. What triggered? Etc..

[Tado in reply to Delanna]

My anxiety drastically increased during my pregnancy with my daughter, as expected. I previously had a miscarriage plus hormone shift etc. But now, this “flare up” has been the worst EVER! Usually I can pinpoint a reason for the increased anxiety but this has been virtually random. My daughter is 7 months old now so it’s likely not hormones from that still. I’ve transitioned very well into motherhood. I have a better, less stressful job than I did a year ago. Financially, we are stressed from time to time but not a high level.

It all started right before I went on vacation about 2 months ago. I had instructive thoughts that were inappropriate but not overbearing. I went on vacation and everything was awesome. It was the break I needed. I came back to work without any problems. My stress was very low. Then I started talking with my husband about how I’d like to get back on anxiety meds like I was on around 18yo just to help stabilize my mood (I’m 22 now). I just found my depression and anxiety acting up time to time. I was prescribed Zoloft. I have always had a fear of medication and side effects but was really happy to be given medication to help. I took half a pill and panicked. I wanted it out of my body. I felt weird and didn’t want to take it anymore. It was only 25mg so I know it didn’t actually effect me. That was Friday 09/14. And then come Monday I felt like psychosis. My thoughts multiplied and became violent. I felt like I wasn’t in touch with reality. I felt dangerous. And ever since then (over a week) I’ve been crying and fearing life. Nightmares and everything. The medication was fully out of my system by last Sunday so it’s not the medicine. It’s like the most random, intense flare up I’ve ever had. My OCD compulsion of googling has sky rocketed... I’m so lost

[Delanna in reply to Tado]

You took zoloft before you mentioned when you were 18 and for how long right and then you tapered off?

If you truly feel something is wrong . I do advise for blood test perhaps an EEG too

If you afraid taking pills do you think tms whicu is a drug free alternative might help you out?

[Tado in reply to Delanna]

I took Paxil at 18 for about a year and actually had to stop cold turkey because my dr wouldn’t refill it without a physical (whole other story - do t go to the physician anymore).

I’ve never heard of TMS.

[Delanna in reply to Tado]

Here a more detail view of tms:

youtu.be/z2aBf8XzORU(Not working as expected?)

[Katelan24]

Going to the dr is the best thing. I know that when I went and got all the tests it was a life saving change

[Tado in reply to Katelan24]

What we’re your symptoms, if you don’t mind me asking.

[Katelan24 in reply to Tado]

I suffer from severe anxiety disorder. I attempted suicide. Went to the hospital in the icu for 5 days then sent to a locked down facility with wonderful people to take some time be safe having friends and being able to get on medication or change medication and you get away from all stresses in life to just focus on yourself. It was amazing and I would love to go back.. but I’m aloud counseling as much as I want and I don’t have to pay anything. It was a life changing experience and I’m so happy I got to go to that place. I checked myself in and it was nice

[Tado in reply to Katelan24]

So your main sign of a thyroid issue was your anxiety?

[Katelan24 in reply to Tado]

I didn’t have thyroid issues. But the dr can always help you figure out what’s wrong. Sometimes it’s your levels that are off on anything so go get some blood work

[Tado in reply to Katelan24]

Oh, okay. Thank you!

[Hidden]

Hi Tado...so sorry to hear about these issues you've been dealing with. I can relate. Unfortunately, having a mental disorder, anxiety, depression, ocd,(all of which I have), does not preclude us from also having health problems. I have a rare endocrine disease, have had it since my early 20s, and I'm now 63. This disease affects my thyroid. I take meds, it fluctuates, aggravates my moods.

My advice would b..get your thyroid checked BUT GO TO AN ENDOCRINOLOGIST FOR IT!!! Regular docs read the results differently than specialists. GB!!!

[Tado in reply to Hidden]

I’m sorry to hear you have to deal with that but thank you for the suggestion! I’ve always felt like I’ve had hormonal issues (period related, miscarriage etc) so I’ve thought about going to an endo. More specifically before I have anymore children.

[Hidden]

Yeah, it's a wise decision Tado. As long as you have insurance that will cover it, because they're not cheap. I like mine, I have Medicaid so it's covered, but he's stumped by me. I used to go to Philadelphia before I got divorced. They're really excellent in the big cities. But I'm sure any endocrinologist will be able to help you. And it will help your anxiety to have the answers. I wish u the best!!! Please stay in touch!

[Tado in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much! My insurance is decent so it shouldn’t be too bad. I think it’s definitely worth checking.