Cytomel makes me emotional

[Sofie007]

I take levo and cytomel, numbers are good. I split my cytomel in 2 and take it after breakfast and in the afternoon. I have noticed that a little bit after I take a dose of Cytomel I start to feel very emotional and often start crying. After the crying I feel better, but this is so strange. Did anyone else have the same experience?

[arTistapple]

Expressing emotions is allegedly helpful. If it’s due to the cytomel, presumably it will settle down again at some point. Maybe just enjoy the relief that tears can often bring.

[Sofie007 in reply to arTistapple]

I agree, but it feels weird. The crying is very intense, uncontrolable. I think it is connected to cortisol being raised by cytomel. I read that crying clears out extra cortisol in the body, so maybe it’s that?

[arTistapple in reply to Sofie007]

Well that would work all round! I have found that at changes of dosage I can be very emotional. Usually when someone does something kind, even on telly.

[Knittergirl3]

I have this same thing going on. Have you figured out why yet? I suspect cortisol but I’m not sure.

[Sofie007 in reply to Knittergirl3]

Hey Knittergirl, yes I also think cortisol. I am figuring it out but not there yet. I am 40 years old, I dont know about you.. but I suspect cytomel pushes our cortisol and also this might result in more perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms like moodswings?I know my progesterone is getting lower. I am less emotional on just levo but i need a bit of cytomel.