Having anxiety I believe caused by thyroidectomy and not on the right hormone balance.

[leftbehind]

I just joined this community, I am in the UK thyroid community. I have a lot of anxiety about the doctors that I go to and get expelled from their clinics three times now. Before I had the Graves disease, and had my thyroid removed, I was a very positive person who accomplished many things in my life. Since I had my thyroid out I am full of anxiety, almost panic attacks. I have started with a new GP and already he has told me if I don't follow his instructions I might sue him for malpractice! I have a feeling this came from the previous doctor because they are all friends in this small area and the other doctor was inappropriate, and refuse to address a high blood pressure issue, then I found out the thyroid medication I was taking, NP thyroid, was recalled because it was a hundred and 15% higher in T3 than it was supposed to be. What a mess. The old doctor has not said in one word to me about the recall, and that it affected me by making me hyper-thyroid, or I should say over-medicated, and my levels went way high then I had an incident of very high blood pressure that he did not address, and instead expelled me from his clinic. Now my new doctor is acting paranoid about malpractice...so I really think is that they talk to each other and now I am labeled! it seems like all I think about now everyday is micro thinking how my body feels today and what my blood pressure is. Too much anxiety. Then I think about how I can get on with my life, then I go, oh wait, Covid-19 is here, so there are so many things I can't do! I cry a lot because I am so overwhelmed and I'm afraid to go to my new doctor.I have anxiety because I feel that I have to lie and trick the labs to fulfill the new doctor's expectations, even though I know he's relying on the TSH level which if he gets what he wants there I will be hypo and sick. Also my adult daughter has accused me of having many kinds of personality disorders, changed her phone number, and said I shouldn't call unless it's an emergency. On top of that I've lost two best friends because they love Trump more than they value our friendship. And on top of that, Covid-19 it's spreading in the United States and where we were having some businesses reopening locally in Seattle area, because people don't wear masks or socially distance oh, we're having to close those businesses down again so there's absolutely nothing to do and no progress is being made in fact we're going backwards. Actually the whole world is having an anxiety attack! Every morning I say GET OUT OF BED AND DO THIS DAY! Sometimes I just take my dog and my mask and walk around all day. Now there are many more people out and they are not wearing masks, or socially distancing. Whereas the governor's just made it mandatory to wear a mask outside or in any store, people just ignore it. It's horrible and frightening to see them not giving a darn. So now even walking in the parks is getting unsafe because these people are swarming all over like nothing's going on! It's so depressing and anxiety-producing. I'm glad to join your group, I just saw the link on the thyroid group.

[Ambien1711]

Hi, leftbehind. It's a shame the chaos surrounding us. I am in the US, in FL. Most ppl here are following directions (in my area) (Orlando) However cases are rising here steadily in the whole state. The Orange County Mayor has made masks mandatory here for all public places. I'm guessing it's not the same there?

I can't imagine loving politics more than your friends or family! And it sounds like even though you were on the other side, you were still willing to be their friend. How sad that is. I will not share my political beliefs here, but I can definitely tell you that they are in the wrong for terminating the friendship over that.

I personally am always willing to try to understand the other side of my beliefs (any, political or other) and where ppl might be coming from and others' point of view. And am always willing to be friends with ppl on the other side of me. Everyone has a good reason for what they believe and I always try to understand their underlying reasons.

I am sorry for the loss of friendship-a hard thing to go through when things are already so tough. I am here. You have gained a friend. ; )

Also-about the thyroid-I have suspected it as I have all the symptoms but read in mags that docs don't do the right test on it that detects it? IDK.

I know (based on knowing the symptoms) that it can make your life hell! Well I am glad you are finding support here! ; )

BTW your lil doggie is Adorbs! ; )