Hypothyroidism and impaired thinking

[50rosslyn]

Have you acted out of character, been unable to think rationally due to hypothyroidism?

[Eddie83]

Yes. Aside from brain fog, which inhibits rational thinking, it is known that hypothyroidism contributes to, or causes, some mental illnesses. For instance, google search on "site:hypothyroidmom.com mental illness". Unipolar depression from hypothyroidism is classic.

[50rosslyn in reply to Eddie83]

Thanks, Eddie83. Are you aware of any professionals who have expertise in this precise area of hypothyroidism.

[RedApple Administrator in reply to 50rosslyn]

50rosslyn

Unfortunately there are very few professionals with expertise in any area of hypothyroidism. That's why so many people are suffering so much. The area you're talking about should be common knowledge in the field of psychiatry, but in reaity, the mental health side of thyroid disease is rarely achnowledged at all.

Can you explain more about why you're asking this specific question?

[50rosslyn in reply to RedApple]

Pre hypothyroidism diagnosis and in stressful situations I became delusional for quite a long period - 2 years. Completely out of character.

[RedApple Administrator in reply to 50rosslyn]

Not uncommon. Has this resolved since diagnosis and treatment?

[50rosslyn in reply to RedApple]

Been resolved satisfactorily with levothyroxine.

[RedApple Administrator in reply to 50rosslyn]

Really good to hear this If things start to slide backwards at all, it's a good clue you need your medication dose to be adjusted.

[Allyson1 in reply to 50rosslyn]

I suspect I have a similar experience. I also feel my memory and vocabulary have declined.

[50rosslyn in reply to Allyson1]

Was stress a factor, Allyson1?

[puncturedbicycle in reply to 50rosslyn]

50rosslyn there is a specialism called psychoneuroendocrinology, but in reality these specialists are like hen's teeth and my informal straw poll (aka a quick google) says they seem mostly to be in research, not seeing patients.

[Eddie83 in reply to 50rosslyn]

Never heard of anyone with both expertise in endocrine topics, and mental illness. A google on combinations of words like "mental illness thyroid endocrine psychiatrist" seems to produce hits.

[mcsquirty]

Yes, when my meds are set at the wrong level I feel very depressed, lack confidence and don't want to do anything. Can't concentrate and have lost my sex drive.

Can anyone tell me what the correct range of T3 and T4 is and in simple terms what TSH is?

[RedApple Administrator in reply to mcsquirty]

mcsquirty, Please start a new post of your own with your question about TSH, T4 and T3 and I'm sure you'll receive help. Questions that get tagged on to other people's posts often get missed.

[HEA72]

Yes I can swing from feeling suicidal to being bright and chirpy with a good sense of humour........still working on balancing my hormones, I'm sure once they are in balance I will feel more 'me' again. I cannot wait for that to happen!

[NickP1]

Yep.

Day before my TT, was in Kingscross station, went for a wee, when I came out, I had no idea where I was, what day it was or why I was there...Had similar experiences for the 6months or so before the op..

[Bluecat101]

l thought l was hypo and in end had take job as live-in housekeeper as my brain just wdnt work. Got nowhere with GPs for over 40 years till now. A Healer got me right for 20 years but sadly gone and cant find anoth. A new young Consultant Eno has told me l am low on Cortisol and is doing TEsts. l had to get help as cdnt face downhill again when l was too tired to take my clothes off or even brush teeth