Personality disorder and thyroid issues.

[Jovb36]

Hi guys, I have posted before because I thought that I may have bipolar but after seeing my phyciatrist today for the first time she believes that I actually have a mixed personality disorder (Borderline/anxious). It is such a relief that after 20 years of being on and off meds and all my ups and downs I can actually put my finger on it and say 'yes, this is what it is!' She also noticed that I had have a goitre in my neck which is a swelling of the thyroid gland. I've had blood tests before but nothing was detected, and a biopsy taken from nodules within the thyroid gland which were not cancerous, however this Dr is convinced that I have an underactive thyroid which needs fixing asap! It would make sense as I'm constantly tired, no energy, overweight, PCOS etc...with all of this also contributing to my low mood. I was wondering if anyone here has been diagnosed with a personality disorder before and if anyone has had thyroid issues that have been undetected...like I'm guessing mine has been for all this time.

Thanks in advance guys xxx

[Goldfish_]

Tiredness and overweighted often go hand in hand, but you are lucky if you have an under active thyroid as that is easily treated. However the fact that previous tests were normal makes this fairly unlikely although worth rechecking if it was some time ago.Psychiatrists are not experts on thyroid disorders.

[Jovb36 in reply to Goldfish_]

No you're absolutely correct, however the tests that I had were around 6 years ago...plus the fact that I have a goitre I think it's a good idea to get it checked out.